Sunday, September 30, 2007

Angel & Tiki find Ethan's baby blankets


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We spent the afternoon cleaning out the storeroom in the garage - first time since we moved in over 12 years ago! We discovered a box of well- used and loved children's books (some from my childhood from 1944), a box of special children's toys, a clown lamp, and a big carefully sealed box of baby linens and clothes. After we spread them out on the couch the cats quickly discovered that the blankets made a soft bed. We thoroughly washed the baby clothes, so Ava can try out some of her father's early duds. The knitted blankets are from her great-grandmothers, family members and family friends. The red and blue dancing dolls on the left were hand made and given to us by our dear friend, Mary Ellen Coon. We hung them on the wall over Ethan's crib.

Friday, September 28, 2007

Kitty Cuties

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Stealing catfood


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Given the chance, Angel will claw open the bag and feast inside.

Tiki and Angel


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Both cats prefer to eat out of the catfood bin than the cat bowls. Go figure.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

SEPTEMBER DALLAS TRIP

Cuties


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Grandma A is honing her baby skills for Ava's arrival.

Beffa and Michael


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We had a sumptous brunch with Beth and Gary Saturday morning and Dustin brought Michael by for a visit. Lowry was at Kindermusik.

Bradford Hotel Suite on Caruth Haven


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Lorn arranged for us to have a nice room overlooking the interior courtyard and pool at a special Edgemere rate. We plan to stay here with our family at Thanksgiving.

Etha sings the family birthday song.


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A enjoys playing her own composition.

A gives a new Lorn Cross to Etha


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The origional one was lost in the move to Edgemere. Etha placed the new one on the shelf by the door.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Angel's 'boot'


Angel's 'boot', originally uploaded by THOS.

Beautiful Angel has fully recovered from his serious GI problems with impacted grass balls, but his shaved front paw (from the IV) is a reminder of how sick he was for over a week. Our dear friend and home/cat/plant-sitter Steve did not make many points with Angel giving him the antibiotic while we were on vacation, but they both survived. Angel has been unusually friendly with us since our return home.

Evening light


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The new birdhouse glows in the early fall sunset.

Tiki snores


Tiki snores, originally uploaded by THOS.

Our cats were very happy to have us home, following us around the house and yard and sleeping on the bed. Tiki loves to sleep on the thick carpet in the sunlight.

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Our Summer Vacation In Northern Colorado

We spent eight lovely days staying in a comfortable cabin near Drake, CO right on the Big Thompson River. We hiked, explored Rocky Mountain National Park, took pictures, read books, enjoyed afternoon thunder storms, checked out the YMCA of the Rockies retreat center near Estes Park, shopped an arts and crafts fair, talked to wild animals, drove high Alpine roads, and mostly just relaxed. It was a much needed vacation from our usually busy schedules and responsibilities.

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Sunset west of Austin


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We had to vector around this baby.

37,000' altitude thunderhead over West Texas


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Near Allen's Park on Route 7


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On the Peak to Peak Highway

Going by Long's Peak Trail Head


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That's a road cut.


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On our way out of town


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DIA, here we come.

Identical triplets


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Out for a ride

Some beautiful things here


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I bought something special for Curt.

Checking the merchandise


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Town founder


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Arts and crafts fair in town park

Entrance to town of Estes Park


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Final Day In Estes Park


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A bowl surrounded by incredible peaks, the valley is filled with condos, parks, restaurants and boutiques. The town library was modern and had WIFI.

Long view


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He's a beauty!


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Giving us the eye

Herd at Moriane Park


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One bull and 9 cows


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Elk on the move

Moriane Park


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What has she spotted?

Morning meditation


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Knitting a baby blanket


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Front porch


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Road to cabin


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A's favorite bush


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All along the Big Thompson River

Mother and baby


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They ignored us.

Why did the elk cross the road?


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They have the right-of-way

Road back home


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Rocky Mountain High


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Traffic jam


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The winter is brutal on this road, requiring 3 months of repair each summer.

High altitude park


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Cirque


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Top of Fall River

Alpine Visitors Ceneter


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Way above the tree line at 11,000+ feet altitude

Tiny plants


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The road back down


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Shelf roads and switchbacks

Taking pix of the Alluvial Fan


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From the Alpine Visitors Center on Trail Ridge Road at 12,3000 feet. This is the highest paved highway in the US. Looking down on Horseshoe Park

Delicate flora


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A used her macro feature to capture this close-up.

Tiny plants


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Only a 6-week growning season up here

Tundra plants


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Up the old road


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Near the top.

Old Fall River Road


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The origional road over the pass.

Start of Trail Ridge Drive


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