Thanksgiving in Denver 2010

Diane & Jim invited me to join them on a roadtrip to Denver to spend Thanksgiving with Cassandra, Mike and family. It was a wonderful time with some sightseeing besides. We went to the Air Force Academy and saw the beautiful cathedral. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera in the car but Diane took pictures so hopefully, she will post some on her blog. The weather was great...quite warm in fact. We also celebrated Jim's 65th birthday. Here is a tiny movie of our Thanksgiving!

Sitting with Santa

While visiting Denver, we happened across Santa and decided to ask him for some Christmas gifts. He was a jolly old chap and didn't mind us sitting with him. Diane, Michele (Jim's sister) and I had fun as you can see. ;-)

First Heavy Snow of the Looooong Winter Season

Yes, this is what I woke up to today, November 13th.....lots and lots of snow.....and it's still coming down. I went out and used my loooong handled shovel (about 16 feet long) to bring the snow down off the roof close to the gutters. That meant I had to bring it in through the garage through the kitchen (I managed to knock over a few knick knacks on the way but no damage was done) and out the front door so I didn't have to tramp through all that high snow on the sidewalk. The heavy wet snow tends to freeze and clog up the gutters so thought I better do that (even though it hasn't stopped snowing yet) as our Association has someone come and clear the driveway and walk....didn't want to have to shovel what I cleared off the roof after they have left Yes, let THEM have all the fun of shoveling and this way I know my Association dues are put to good use! The way it's coming down I'll probably have to get out there again. :-(

Yesterday

Diane and I enjoyed getting together with Jenny, Kathy, Payton & Jim in Cottage Grove. Here are a couple of pictures of the cousins and 3 generations.