Mornin', y'all! How y'all doin'? I'm fine as frog's hair split four ways! If I's any better, I'd be twins!
OK, I'll try to control myself and use good English and grammar. Don't hate me if I fall back into my hick self... :) I write like I talk... what can I say.
We've been out of town the last few days - went to Denver to see our Kiwi Kids (guess I'll always think of them that way...actually, I should call them gypsies or vagabonds cuz no telling where they're going to land after their stint in Denver...) Josh and Lindsey picked us up from the airport and we had such fun with them on Saturday!
We drove around Denver (first time we'd actually been IN Denver proper) and we drove through the mountains and went to Georgetown, which is a cute little Victorian-type mountain village. It was so cute, and we did some window-shopping and TONS of visiting. Later that evening, we went to Landry's Seafood. Mass quantities of crab-artichoke-spinach dip, crawfish etouffee, shrimp fettuccine, steak, fried shrimp/fish were consumed. We fairly WADDLED out the door.
Here,
Josh is working one of those horseshoe puzzles and Lindsey is waiting
to see if he really can do it! And HE DOES! (He used to have one... I
wonder if he told her?)
This guy is trying to shovel his car out of the snow...
Speaking of snow. Colorado got it's first and biggest snowstorm of the year while we were there. Yep, that's right! Came a blizzard on Sunday, and we were trapped in the hotel all day long!!! 12-24 inches all over the Denver area. I'm telling you, THIS MOMMA was UPSET thinking I wasn't going to see my kids again before we left on Monday!!! There were many tears shed and much nashing of teeth and stomping of feet and whining going on in room 219.
Never fear - My brave son put on his snow armor and came to his momma's rescue!!! He waited til after the snow plows had made their rounds many times over late in the afternoon and he came to see us at the hotel! We did not want them to get out and drive but he did anyway. He just called and said, "I'll be there in two minutes!"
Boy howdy - was this Momma HAPPY!!!!! Jumpin up and down happy!!! I was all smiles after we got that call!!! More hugs and kisses and some visiting and then we urged him to go home before the roads were covered up again. Those snow plows ran all night long. The kids had to go to work just like everybody else Monday morning. They are getting used to being Colorado residents and dealing with snow and driving...
It IS quite beautiful Monday morning here and you can see the mountains in the distance. See how much Denver got?
Excuse me, I love Colorado and it's SO beautiful - been there several times - but I COULD NOT LIVE WHERE IT SNOWS ALL THE TIME. You cain't take the "Texas" outta this girl. Give me the heat and humidity any day! (Ask me again if I still think that in August...)
We went on to the airport on Monday - slow taxi ride which cost us $90 (had to pick myself up off the floor of the car) but we knew that'd probably happen. I was watching that meter. tick-tick-tick... The driver was a nice lady but she talked the entire time. "Hey Lady - could you just step on it a little bit???" She was being careful and I appreciated that, but there WERE cars going faster than us. Then we spent the entire day in Denver International Airport with all the Sunday customers that didn't get to fly because of the bad weather. Lots of cancelled flights and delays. Our flight to DFW was delayed over an hour. Guess I should count myself lucky. We were SO GLAD to see that beautiful Dallas skyline after we got our car and headed home to East Texas!
Now I've saved the best photo for last... It's either a Colossal "FAIL" or...
I HAVE A HALO! (and Tony doesn't)
YOU BE THE JUDGE !!!!
13 comments:
Glad you had a lovely visit with your kids and got to experience a Colorado snow storm. Great pictures. And I would go crazy stuck in a hotel room too. I would want to get out and explore or shop or something. Of course, hubby would be content to sleep and surf the tv as we only have 3 channels. Love your halo!
Hi Vickie, So glad our snow didn't ruin your visit. I was up in the mountains over the weekend and Sunday it snowed quite heavily. We've only been here 5 yrs but are somewhat used to the white stuff. Of course, I probably wouldn't have driven down to Denver if I didn't need to. Glad you had such a fun visit.
Noreen
He's basking in your glow!
So that's where you've been...to Colorado! What fun to see the Kiwi-Colorado Kids. And I appreciated all the talk about hugging and kissing, too. I haven't had a hug from my son in over two years. It must be true about that absence makes the heart grow fonder. I think I'm going to be changing this "no hug" policy that some folks have going on and I won't care either!
I'm so glad your visit went well. Your halo suits you dahling!
Like you say...Denver need more snow!!! Better they get snow for their water than to have to take it from the farmers.
Cities come first...then farmers.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com
Of course you have a halo! I know you were happy to get your hands on those kids. Glad you didn't have to fly to New Zealand, tho the weather would have been much nicer I think! Wow Co is beautiful. We keep talking about taking a trip out there again, but our kids don't live there! :D
Debbie
Glad you had a great visit, even if it was a cold one!
*haha* I won't say a word about that last picture, Vickie... are you sure it wasn't a streak of lightning? *GIGGLE*
The snow is beautiful and the town is too... but I'm with you~ I wouldn't want to live there! So glad your son was able to come to the rescue!!
And $90 for a taxi ride? HOLY MOLY!!
Cute kids!! Glad you were able to have a nice visit, but wow.. the timing...! We were next in line for that blizzard-party thing.. it definitely packed a punch. Yep it did. Cute pic of you two! -Tammy
I'm with you, pretty scenery, but the snow is pesky. Not too keen on digging out the car --- we did that for three years in Germany and it was enough to remember for a lifetime.
And, I hear the angels "AHHHHHHH" in their choir voice!
Lana
so I vote yes on the halo for you - it is your reflected glory?hehehe
I lived in Colorado twice - and ya know - I wouldn't do it again - especially in a smaller resort town (we owned a B&B in central Colorado) Texans were not highly regarded by "locals". I am NOT a cold weather person - been there done that and don't like it - I'm so ready for some 80 degree days! love your postings you write like we Texas gals talk!
Beautiful pictures!! Glad y'all got to go!! We're excited about our trip up there, too!! Love you guys!! Love that we're family!! :)
LOL! I definitely think it is a halo, Vickie. ;) So glad you were able to visit with your son and his bride. I know these visits are precious. Your girls look great in your header, BTW. blessings ~ tanna
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