So we motored the MINI up to Evergreen in May to house-sit for some friends…They thought we would enjoy their view of Mt Evans…They wanted their felines Polly n Vlad to have some company…We enjoyed the wildlife that wandered by in the morningSome great hikes with more good views.Lots of deer. we also saw elk, a couple foxes along with lots of chipmunks and squirrels.Wildflowers blooming like these lovely pasque flowers.The weather got warm enough to enjoy the patio and sunset view.A couple interesting storms and sunsets made it a very pleasant stay. Thanks for the opportunity.
Snowshoeing in Winter Park area. Over the hills and through Peaceful, Quiet forests with fresh fallen snow along the Frasier River.Another hike from The Red Gate in the old Idlewilde Ski area with views of Rocky Mountain National Park.We loved the sunshine and the hot tub reward afterwards.Perfection.
In front of the PeletonFun optical illusion. Waiting for the time Trial in Vail.Tejay Van Garderen is last to ride in USA Procycling Challenge Vail Time Trial. We found a great little shaded spot we could watch a little hill climb and a turn. Still deaf from the cow bells…Who are those fans waiting at the podium for the riders to be bused back from the finish climb to Vail?Denver Criterium on Sunday from the curb by the Denver Art Museum. The riders do five loops around downtown.Feeling the speed as the riders go by…
My nephew is getting married. Family is in town and I am dressed up ready to go! Mom and I worked all day yesterday on the bouquets so we are ready to relax and enjoy ourselves.The bridal party with the bouquetsFuture photographerThe florists – what a project! I attempted to grow the flowers but reality was a different story. We bought most and then in-filled with flowers grown from my volunteering connections.The rehearsal dinner was a wonderful outdoor BBQ. A rare shot of the official photographer.The Roys had not been together in quite a while.
Standing near an amazing and large opuntia cactus at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – a very nice break for us from family on a rather cool February day.What a little paradise!Beautiful blooms soften the spines.These are large trees that dominate the island of CubaThis Chapungu sculpture was one of my favorites when it was at the Denver Botanic Gardens. These Zimbabwe Stone Sculptures are quite magnificent. There is a permanent home to some of them in Loveland, Colorado at the Chapungu Sculpture Park.
Not enough snow for snowshoeing but we enjoyed winter hiking in this beautiful park.Hiking up to Mills LakeAmazing ice formations on the lake.Vance Kirkland-esque ice formations at dawn on our round window at home.
