New Starts

School starts. She's in 4th grade! And Matteo got his driver's license! Look out, World, here they come.

Nana and Papa go to Golden, CO

Their planned trip to California got nixed at the last minute (covid, of all things!), so they made up for it a little bit with a quick jaunt to Golden, CO. The main attraction was attending a show at Miner's Alley Performing Arts Center in Golden. We saw School of Rock. Bravo! Very impressed with the caliber of the facility, the staging, the actors, the music, the whole shebang. Most impressive where the youth actors in the class/band who actually played the instruments themselves. They really were a rock band! The trip also included a run up to Lookout Mountain which is just west of Golden/Denver along I-70 as you climb up into the Rockies. There they visited the Buffalo Bill Museum, the Boettcher Mansion, and the Mother Cabrini Shrine (for more about her and the movie, go to Jamie's TorahTalks.info). All the trip's photos are here.

Miner's Alley Performing Arts Center

Clear Creek activity.

In the History Museum along the Creek.

We took the tour over 40 years ago.
Had to stop in and say Hi!

The Chapel at the Cabrini Shrine

Meditation Walk at the Cabrini Shrine

Front room of the Boettcher Mansion

At the Buffalo Bill Museum

Golden, CO from Lookout Mountain

Curtains

Colorado Springs Conservatory's show Curtains opened tonight with Antonio playing Harv Fremont. It's the culmination of a 4-week intensive workshop (8 hours every weekday) ultimately leading to this production. Antonio was the youngest of the group (14-18) and had a fantastic time. Here are some pics from the show (Papa shot their production photos at final dress).

Lost Island Mini Golf

Nana and Papa took the three youngest to Lost Island Mini Golf today. And, of course, had a great time. We actually bought two 18-hole rounds, but ended up saving round 2 for another day (doesn't expire!).  Lots of vertical in this course making it uniquely interesting.

Some One Offs

Here are some random events lately:

Matteo completed installing a 2-stroke
engine on his bike. Now it's breaking in...

The twins do some paper
airplane work.

New puzzle!

Advertising for the
show Antonio's in.

Delivery to Centennial

Nana and Papa drove Nana's "old" bicycle up to Centennial (southside of Denver area) so it could catch a ride to Kansas City. It's new home will be with Aunt Vickie. On the way back we had lunch at Pegasus, a favorite spot in Castle Rock. Note: watch out for Sunday morning eateries in Old Castle Rock area - many are not open until 11-ish.

Fina's Birthday

Fina's roommates went all out with decorations at their pad. And then, of course, Spaghetti Carbonara, Ceasar Salad, and Cheesecake for dinner! And check out the beautiful flowers Nana found. By the time she was done, there were bouquets all over the house.