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Jun, 13We Went Caaamping
This past weekend we went camping at Green Mountain Reservior, near Silverthorn, CO and it sure does live up to it’s name. We camped, fished and took the boat out on the lake.
I loved that this stream came right through our campsite. I have to admit, Ron and I both had nightmares the first night of us getting flooded out, but all was good after that. The sound of the stream constantly flowing made me so happy.
Ron caught a 12 inch trout the first day, but glady released it back into the wild lake because he knows my love for animals. I grew up fishing, but can’t do it anymore. I cry when they are caught and swollow the hook. This little fellow was hooked in his lip, so it was easy to let him go. Ron only keeps them if they can’t be saved. I’m so happy that this little guy could be released – isn’t he the cutest?!
I stuck to the caterpillers and butterflies…
I had to share this picture. I was using my iPhone as a mirror (like any modern gal would), when Ron quickly snapped a photo. I love it! We returned on Sunday to spend Father’s Day with my pops. It was a lovely weekend and we hope to take the pups next time. How about you, any summer camping trips planned?
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Sep, 12The Leaves are Changing
This Saturday will mark the official first day of Fall (even though Starbucks and I have been celebrating since September 1st), haha. This past weekend Ron and I drove up through Kenosha Pass on our way to a fundraiser in Como, Colorado. The drive was breathtaking, as usual. If you’ve never been to the mountains in Colorado while the leaves are changing, you should definitely add it to you Bucket List. The Aspens change from a bright green to a shimmery-golden color that seems to engulf the hills and mountains. Lovely.
You have to love the photo that Ron took of me (above)… what a face, huh?! I’m sharing this photo because I started out smiling, all cute-like, of course (wink), when just as he snapped it, I spotted a hawk! I was trying to figure out if it was a red-tailed hawk or a brown hawk. So, I guess that’s what my thinking face looks like… and I think it was a brown hawk.
The little town of Como is so quiet and sweet. There couldn’t have been more than 20 homes – most are empty. They did get the road re-paved and they do have a cute little Mountain Man Gallery, so maybe they are growing? I could see Ron and I with a little cabin there, just for mini vacations. heeheehee
The fundraiser was a lot of fun, too, and we ate way too much! The strawberry cheesecake was may favorite part… other than all of the money raised of course! Hahaha
For just being a mini road trip, it turned out to be a great one! I just love Colorado and all that it has to offer. Do you have any mini Fall trips scheduled? ♥R
