Lilly's performance at Aunt Bee and Uncle Geoff's:
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Twin Lakes
Holly and I spent this weekend in Twin Lakes (Leadville) CO. The cabin was in the shadow of 5 14ers. Incredible views from our front door:
Mt. Massive, Mt. Elbert
Mt. Oxford, Mt. Belford, La Plata
On Saturday we went for a big ride to get ready for the Triple Bypass. We rode from Twin Lakes, over Independence Pass, to Aspen and back. The ride was 80 miles with over 7,000 feet of climbing. All of the ride was above 8,000 feet.
This was one of the best rides I've ever done. The climb from Aspen over the pass alone was worth the trip. Climbing 4,000 feet takes you from lush, green, warm Aspen to the snow fields and 40 degrees of Independence Pass. Holly was fighting a stomach problem and a little vertigo. It was really tough but she made it all on her own. Pretty inspiring.
Here are a couple pictures of the top. It is crazy to think this road was plowed open only three weeks ago.
Us at the top. 12,093 feet.
Holly coming up the Twin Lakes side.
Mt. Massive, Mt. Elbert
Mt. Oxford, Mt. Belford, La Plata
On Saturday we went for a big ride to get ready for the Triple Bypass. We rode from Twin Lakes, over Independence Pass, to Aspen and back. The ride was 80 miles with over 7,000 feet of climbing. All of the ride was above 8,000 feet.
This was one of the best rides I've ever done. The climb from Aspen over the pass alone was worth the trip. Climbing 4,000 feet takes you from lush, green, warm Aspen to the snow fields and 40 degrees of Independence Pass. Holly was fighting a stomach problem and a little vertigo. It was really tough but she made it all on her own. Pretty inspiring.
Here are a couple pictures of the top. It is crazy to think this road was plowed open only three weeks ago.
Us at the top. 12,093 feet.
Holly coming up the Twin Lakes side.
Friday, June 10, 2011
New Landscaping
This past week the landscapers finished up our backyard. They did a fantastic job and we already love spending time out there. We've been fortunate to have the perfect weather for eating dinner outside. The lights at night are very nice. The patio furniture was a Costco purchase. The tabletop is slate and weighs 200 lbs! Quite a chore for Holly and I to lift it into place.
Below are a few pictures.
The glass bird Lilly gave Holly for Mothers' Day
Our new patio and furniture.
Another view of the patio
Closeup of table and chairs
From another angle
Boo likes it under the new table
At night
Second night picture
Below are a few pictures.
The glass bird Lilly gave Holly for Mothers' Day
Our new patio and furniture.
Another view of the patio
Closeup of table and chairs
From another angle
Boo likes it under the new table
At night
Second night picture
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Washington DC
Memorial Day weekend we went to our niece Kalie's high school graduation in Front Royal, VA. Congratulations Kalie!
We also used the time to do some sightseeing in DC. Seeing the buildings lit at night was a highlight for me.
Abraham Lincoln
Lilly, Holly and ducks at the WWII Memorial
World War II Memorial
White House (front)
Back of the White House
It was "Rolling Thunder" weekend
Korean War Memorial
Russ in front of the Lincoln Memorial
Lilly in front of Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Washington Memorial and Capitol in the background
Lincoln Memorial
Capitol at night
We also used the time to do some sightseeing in DC. Seeing the buildings lit at night was a highlight for me.
Abraham Lincoln
Lilly, Holly and ducks at the WWII Memorial
World War II Memorial
White House (front)
Back of the White House
It was "Rolling Thunder" weekend
Korean War Memorial
Russ in front of the Lincoln Memorial
Lilly in front of Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Washington Memorial and Capitol in the background
Lincoln Memorial
Capitol at night
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