Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Beaver Brooke Just Before The Storm

Relishing some mountain air between the thunderstorms... and then the heavens opened with lightning and hail just after Tobs and I made it back to the trailhead. Yikes!











Brian Knows the Key to My Heart!

Brian Turns Thirty


 Our friends Bryn and James. Bryn made us a top notch brunch to kick off celebrating Brian's birthday!



















Monday, April 4, 2011

Spring Break 2011 - Santa Fe, NM

Mom, Dad, Brian and I road tripped to Santa Fe, NM for Spring Break this year and camped out at the Santa Fe KOA Kampground. This campground is the same one that Brian and I stayed at for a friend's wedding a few years back, so it was fun to experience a repeat visit but with new adventures.


Passing by Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs



Bishop's Castle - Southwest of Pueblo, CO. The first scheduled stop of the vacation, and totally worth visiting! Walking through a hand built castle is pretty darn cool!







This bug sculpture was one of my favorite features of the castle. So unique!


He was a little over the top with government propaganda.


The main great room was absolutely beautiful with all the windows, stained glass, wrought iron, wood paneling, and masonry. 100% hand crafted! Incredible. I love this poem below, random, but beautiful.










Every home should have a moat and a fire breathing dragon, right?






















Camel Rock, go figure.






Yes, I'm knitting...problem??
 Checking out the scenic overlook on our way to Los Alamos.

































The Long House Cliff Dwelling



















 Watching guys molding/blowing glass into sculptures at the Jackalope Mart



 Downtown Santa Fe








 Our last night in Santa Fe, we made yummy salads with s'mores for dessert! I love fires and s'mores!