Saving the World, One Graham Cracker at a Time

'Till next time Superman.

The Last Weekend of Summer

It is still super hot here in Denver, 93 degrees today. In anticipation of fall's arrival this week, we were determined to find a cider mill. At long last an orchard with cider and donuts materialized. Not quite the Michigan cider mill experience, but fun none the less! We had one last summer day of playing in the Rocky Mountains- wading in a stream, hiking up the trails, and picnicking for dinner.

Autumn Approaching

The days are getting noticeably shorter and the colors are starting to change. I do love the fall, and can't wait for an end to the 90 degree temps here. Bring on the cooler weather!

Back in the Saddle Again

At the request of friends and relatives far flung and also those close to home, I am back to updating the blog. I shall endeavor to be more regular in my postings. My deepest apologies for the long delay in updates. Does the excuse "it's been a really crazy year" seem appropriate?!

Here is the latest news updated to the Labor Day 2010. I am hoping to get around to posting a recap of the last few months of 2009 and the first 8 months of 2010 sometime soon.

Thanks for your patience!

Caribou

We took the kids up to the only ghost town in the Front Range area that we can access sans a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Caribou Colorado is a former mining town just above Nederland in Boulder County at approximately 10,000ft. The town burnt to the ground in 1879 and most of the residents left around 1910 after the silver mine ran dry. At it's heyday, Caribou had approximately 200 buildings and a network of busy streets with 3000 residents. Today, there are only a few stone foundations, one dilapidated wooden structure, and the walls of a couple of stone buildings.

The kids had a blast running around the ruins and searching for the remnants of a bygone era in the grass of the meadow. Lots of old square nails to be found, but no long lost treasures sadly. And no ghostly spirits either. Oh well, maybe in the next ghost town.

Exploring a Ghost Town

Eleanor singing while picking her way through the ruins.

In the doorway of the last remaining building in Caribou.

A very pensive Will.

Nick posing for photo. Rare occurrence these days.

Little missy, singing again.

Yet another posed photo, and with an almost smile. Must be my lucky day!

All three checking out a building via the window.

No, we haven't had a fourth. That is a random child joining in on the right.