Cabin

  We had yet another great weekend at the cabin last weekend.  I don't think we have ever had a bad weekend up there.  We got up there Friday evening.  The moon was so beautiful that night and we had a great time just taking it in. 
   On Saturday morning, we headed out for a ride bright and early.  Joey stayed back at the cabin with Graceyn.  It worked out perfectly because I ran part of the way on the way up, and then ran part of the way on the way back.  I will never get tired of running up there!  We went on a long ride up a trail that is only open in the month of August.  It was breathtakingly beautiful.  Since it is not a heavy traveled trail, there were wildflowers everywhere.  My dad pointed out a columbine which Ashlyn had never seen before.  I got to give her a brief lesson on columbines.  The rest of the ride we were "hunting" for columbines and would point them out as we saw them.  We had a really nice time.
     It rained some Saturday afternoon, but we still managed to squeeze in some games with the bean bag toss.  We all watched a movie Saturday night together. It was such a nice, laid back weekend which I know was much needed by all!  Our weekends at the cabin this summer are quickly becoming numbered, but we are going to try to squeeze in a few more trips. 

There is a clearing in front of the cabin that deer just love to walk through especially at dusk.  It is the neatest thing to just sit outside and watch them. 

Cuddle time before bed.

Gazing at the moon and loving one another.

We don't have the right lens to capture the moon correctly, but it was huge and very bright. 

Checking out the chipmunks.

Always such hungry little guys.

Gracie hanging out by the chipmunks. 

Her dog's ear was quite tasty

They loved her like usual

One of the magnificent views we enjoyed on our ride.  You can't tell in the pictures, but we were up really high.  I think just around timber line. 

We love the outdoors!!!

Sometimes they love each other

Papa and the kids

They really liked running up this hill.

This was one of our best columbine finds.  Ashlyn was thrilled to see so many together.  She just had to get out and take a picture. 

On the way back, we went up to an old mine, called the Molly Murphy Mine.  I just love Colorado history and love how much mining evidence still exists up there. 

My dad said this used to be the mining office.  Its amazing how well some of these buildings have withstood the test of time. 

Dawson discovered his Papa's helmet and thought it was the best toy ever!

Seriously so much love there!

Sister cuddles

Our bean bag game

Our little kitty girl