Yesterday in school, class was to play "math games". Owen asked to draw instead. He saw a picture, and using a hexagon form, made this.
Isn't he amazing?
11 years ago
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Music
Owen got a trumpet today. Oh my. Now I understand how much my parents suffered while we were learning our instruments... (although I can't imagine the flute was all that bad - I didn't start a noisy brass instrument til I was at least able to become proficient quickly!)
We had to try it out right away. The whole family got in on it-
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Labor Day Camping - September 2009
Labor Day weekend was spent at lovely Ruedi Reservoir in the very center of Colorado, with trips to the Frying Pan River (John), Glenwood Springs Hot Springs (me and kids), and Hanging Lake.
Friday started out with an amazing full moon, rising through the mist and fog.
Five in the bed and the little one said "Roll over, Roll over!"
And NO, they didn't all sleep in my tent!
Saturday John went fishing on the Frying Pan River (Gold Medal waters for anyone who knows about that kind of thing) and a group of us went hiking.
Hoped to make it up to Eagle Lake - those high altitude lakes are great payoffs for a difficult hike - but it wasn't meant to be. The hike was more difficult than hoped for - pretty rocky, and kids were tired ;-p Found a sweet creek to eat lunch and play.
Started back, and all went well. We were peeking over our shoulders at the dark cloud behind us, but weren't too worried.
The aspens were in a decline - a culmination of many years of drought. Whole sections were dead. It is a documented problem - called SAD - for Sudden Aspen Decline. Still beautiful with all of the white trunks.
Hit a serious thunderstorm halfway back to the cars - thunder, lightning, and all - and we got drenched. And it was COLD. I didn't have my car with me, so forgot to pack our ponchos. Luckily, our ride was a bit forgetful, and DIDN'T loose her keys way back at the creek, but left them in the car - so we had a ride back to camp! (Thank the lucky stars, or the full moon?)
Back at camp, climbing in healthy aspen trees:
Owen has been working on some whittling projects - they are always interesting!
Brave warriors designing their gear:
Owen's final outfit:
Sunday a few of us made our way down to Glenwood Springs Hot Springs pool. The highlight was the slides, although the rest of the pool was fun.
Monday - Labor Day - the packing up day, the going home day. Also the pack-as-big-and-strenuous-a-hike-in-as-we-can day. The hike was a pretty strenuous hike, 1.25 miles straight uphill, very rocky. Although I was impressed with the sheer number of people who did make it up there - I guess they know the payoff is good!
We saw this nice little snake at the picnic area:
Fossil rock? Bird footprints, I think!
Friday started out with an amazing full moon, rising through the mist and fog.
Five in the bed and the little one said "Roll over, Roll over!"
And NO, they didn't all sleep in my tent!
Saturday John went fishing on the Frying Pan River (Gold Medal waters for anyone who knows about that kind of thing) and a group of us went hiking.
Hoped to make it up to Eagle Lake - those high altitude lakes are great payoffs for a difficult hike - but it wasn't meant to be. The hike was more difficult than hoped for - pretty rocky, and kids were tired ;-p Found a sweet creek to eat lunch and play.
Started back, and all went well. We were peeking over our shoulders at the dark cloud behind us, but weren't too worried.
The aspens were in a decline - a culmination of many years of drought. Whole sections were dead. It is a documented problem - called SAD - for Sudden Aspen Decline. Still beautiful with all of the white trunks.
Hit a serious thunderstorm halfway back to the cars - thunder, lightning, and all - and we got drenched. And it was COLD. I didn't have my car with me, so forgot to pack our ponchos. Luckily, our ride was a bit forgetful, and DIDN'T loose her keys way back at the creek, but left them in the car - so we had a ride back to camp! (Thank the lucky stars, or the full moon?)
Back at camp, climbing in healthy aspen trees:
Owen has been working on some whittling projects - they are always interesting!
Brave warriors designing their gear:
Owen's final outfit:
Yum, camp cooking!
Sunday a few of us made our way down to Glenwood Springs Hot Springs pool. The highlight was the slides, although the rest of the pool was fun.
Monday - Labor Day - the packing up day, the going home day. Also the pack-as-big-and-strenuous-a-hike-in-as-we-can day. The hike was a pretty strenuous hike, 1.25 miles straight uphill, very rocky. Although I was impressed with the sheer number of people who did make it up there - I guess they know the payoff is good!
We saw this nice little snake at the picnic area:
Fossil rock? Bird footprints, I think!
Wow, are we tired!!!!!!
We acknowledged each distance marker sign. Owen cheered us each past!
This spot was most definitely fairyland:
I called this one the bus stop. This area used to be a resort, so there were a few structures left over.
My pictures no where near do justice to Hanging Lake. It looks like a tropical oasis, with aqua green clear water and gorgeous waterfalls over dark green moss.
A wide log happened to fall right across the center of the lake, making for numerous photo opportunities!
The view from above the waterfalls:
On top of the waterfalls:
A wide log happened to fall right across the center of the lake, making for numerous photo opportunities!
I will show many photos so maybe you will glean a bit of it's beauty from them:
Behind the waterfall - brrrr!
Our family on the log:
Our family on the log:
The view from above the waterfalls:
On top of the waterfalls:
And where does all of this water come from? Why, a hole in the rocks! Seriously - it is called Spouting Rock. A LOT of water came through that small hole.
Lots of water.
Friends:
Stepping stones, on the way back down.
Sliding in the dirt on your butt is always great fun......
Seriously terror-inducing steepness!
Ah, the flat ground and the way to home!
Lots of water.
Even the moms got wet in it-
The view from behind: 
A special yellow columbine that grows specifically in that area:
A special yellow columbine that grows specifically in that area:
Friends:
Stepping stones, on the way back down.
Sliding in the dirt on your butt is always great fun......
Seriously terror-inducing steepness!
Ah, the flat ground and the way to home!
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