Sleepy Head Monster

If you have never seen the sandman strike, take a look! It's hilarious!

Going ....

Going ....

GONE!

Fall Colors in Colorado!

Sunday we took a drive into the mountains and for the most part, all we saw were pine trees and a lot of land that had been a victim of fire. But we did get to see some Aspen yellow at about 10, 000 ft. It's not as pretty as Maine, but there were mixed splashes of color and green pine. Still pretty to see and we got to spend some good family time together. Here are some pictures from our adventure.

Our Trip to Diana's Pumpkin Patch in Canon City!

Crime Scene?

Nope. Snooze scene.

Sandman strikes again. Don't we all wish we could fall asleep this easily?

Double Mommy-Daughter Date

We had been planning this Double Mommy-Daughter Date with Amanda Brown and Marley and it finally came! We started out at Mimi's for some yummy dinner and then it was off to Color Me Mine! We dressed in our PJs because we got 50% off the studio fee and really, we just needed an excuse to wear them! Marley had a gift card to use from her birthday and both the girls painted Tiana Boxes. It was getting a little late and Olivia was a little punchy, but overall, we had a GREAT time! I also painted a halloween Pumpkin Candy Dish - but it'll look much cuter once the glaze and firing is done! I can't wait to see it!

Olivia's Tiana Box and my Pumpkin Candy Dish - pre-glazing and firing stage.

Olivia and Marley.

Amanda Brown, Marley and Olivia (the silly child who is laughing her head off!)

Olivia painting.

Such concentration.

Marley working hard.

What fun!

Cave of the Winds

The last day of the visit, we decided to visit Cave of the Winds. Gary has been dying to go, but we haven't had the time nor the inclination. Lots of stalactites and stalagmites and twists and turns and ups and downs. They've touriste-ified it to make it easier to walk around with paved paths and stairs, but it was really neat to see! Here are some pictures, but the order is backwards. Enjoy!

Adios!

Silly Daddy!

Mr. Racoon.

The original entrance. It was sealed off to keep out wild animals and teenagers.

The longest stalactite.

The only spot we were allowed to touch in the cave. The oils in our hands stop the growth.

The founder's favorite quote. Hell, if I could only remember his name....

Cute Daddy and Cute Colvin.

Mommy and Colvin.

On the original tours, they used to encourage tourists to break off a piece to take it home. Little did they know that it takes 1000 years to grow an inch (or some crazy amount)!

Nancy and Olivia.

Shin-splitting stairs of doom.

Pretty.

Inside the cave.

Duck! Don't hit your head.

This is really cool! I've been waiting all year to come see it!

Water running on the walls.

Entrance to the cave (and the last wall you are allowed to touch).

Pretty Birds. :) Silly, they're not real.

Panning for gold.

The family.

Daddy wanted to discover a cave too. He picked that one over there! He'll have to climb it another day. ;)

View from the Visitor's Center. Don't look down!

Our Junior Explorer.