Fall is in the Air

We headed up to Conifer on Sunday to find any proof of fall.

 

Although it is still early in the season, the landscape was still beautiful.

And yes, we did find some "fall". (Bare with me. I went a little camera crazy but I couldn't resist.

Goin' for a little hike...

with a bag a to collect our treasures.

And what do you know? We even found a playground!

Calf stretches.

All great days must come to an end.  Great way to spend time with the family.

Mountain Getaway

Two weekends ago we headed up to Estes Park for the night with friends. Sort of summer's last hurrah before school started up for both girls.

 Nature is seriously the best playground.

 I think the kids could have played at the creeks with sticks and rocks for most of the day.

 There is something so peaceful about being in the mountains. Ahh....

 We all hopped in a gondola and went up the mountain. Here is the view going up,

 inside, 

 and back down.

That big white building way in the distance is the Stanley Hotel (The hotel the movie The Shining was written about.)

Always good to get away a bit to gain a little perspective and truly appreciate what we have. Now back to the grind. :)