The twins have taken their first steps into the world of theatre. Last night the whole family watched DCC's first grade stage production of Pirasaurs, "a ragtag team of seasoned pirate dinosaurs looking for adventure and treasure!" What a hoot! More photos are here.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Pumpkin Carving Day
It was pumpkin carving day at the Compound. All the photos are here.
Drama queen. |
Nana and Matteo whipped up some pumpkin spice cupcakes using the pumpkin "stock" Matt made from a few pumpkins that gave their all. |
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Glen Eyrie Castle
Some of the most interesting things end up being in your own back yard. Glen Eyrie Castle is one of those things. Lynn and Jamie did a little 1-night staycation there and thoroughly enjoyed it. Did the High Tea, took the tour, and lived for one night at the top of the castle in a magical room. Also did one short hike of many hikes available from the property (for guests or with permit), short to long, easy to moderate. And stumbled onto some wildlife as well. Lots more photos are here.
Lots more photos from our trip are here.
At the entrance (far left) to Glen Eyrie Castle, a family residence built by General William Jackson Palmer. |
High Tea |
Stylin' hats were available for the ladies. |
We got to pick out our own tea cups. And among the choices was Noritake "Marywood" - our wedding china! I took that one. Lynn went for a Lenox red-flower pattern very similar to my Mom's. |
Glen Eyrie is just to the north of Garden of the Gods, and the geology is just as magnificent. Loved this lighter-colored, harder rock layer dipping from the back/upper area down toward the castle grounds. |
Two very old eagles' nests. First bald eagles, then golden eagles, and now Red-tail Hawks inhabit these structures. The eagles have long since left. |
The view from our room at the top of the tower. |
View of the castle from Dawson Trotman's grave. Mr. Trotman was the founder of The Navigators which purchased the castle property in 1953 and has been managing and operating it ever since as a conference and meeting facility and, to some degree, a regular bed and breakfast. This version of the residence was completed in 1909. There were two earlier versions, both wooden structures, one modest and one large. |
Upon advice from our tour guide at the castle, we visited the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum downtown. Wonderful history museum, and we learned even more about General Palmer. |
In addition to founding Colorado Springs, General Palmer also founded the Denver & Rio Grande Railway (D&RG). This photo and the above photo are in the Pioneers Museum. |
Monday, October 15, 2018
Change Day for Ronald McDonald House Charities
It's Change Day today at McDonald's restaurants to support their Ronald McDonald House program. Here are two Tracy posts:
"Today Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is having their #DayofChange. While out running your errands drop your change in the RMH boxes (they always have them at McDonalds). This charity means so much to our family. We have had to stay two different times at RMH once in Reno and once at a Ronald McDonald House in Stanford and fingers crossed we will get in at the Stanford house for our third time in December (checkup). When you are away from home during stressful medical ordeals having a place like the RMH is amazing (and saves us from going into debt just to get our kids the medical care they need). Please consider throwing your change to them. They are seriously our home away from home. Every penny counts, please donate. #forRMHC #KeepingFamiliesClose #RMHC"
"Have you dropped your change into a Ronald McDonald House (RMH) box today? Here is a picture of Nana and David at the RMH in Reno 6 years ago. Jonathan and Mommy were in the hospital and having the RMH for Nana and David meant we could all stay close, while Jonathan recovered. #KeepingFamaliesClose #RMHC #DayOfChange #forRMHC Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)"
"Today Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is having their #DayofChange. While out running your errands drop your change in the RMH boxes (they always have them at McDonalds). This charity means so much to our family. We have had to stay two different times at RMH once in Reno and once at a Ronald McDonald House in Stanford and fingers crossed we will get in at the Stanford house for our third time in December (checkup). When you are away from home during stressful medical ordeals having a place like the RMH is amazing (and saves us from going into debt just to get our kids the medical care they need). Please consider throwing your change to them. They are seriously our home away from home. Every penny counts, please donate. #forRMHC #KeepingFamiliesClose #RMHC"
"Have you dropped your change into a Ronald McDonald House (RMH) box today? Here is a picture of Nana and David at the RMH in Reno 6 years ago. Jonathan and Mommy were in the hospital and having the RMH for Nana and David meant we could all stay close, while Jonathan recovered. #KeepingFamaliesClose #RMHC #DayOfChange #forRMHC Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)"
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Pumpkins at the Mining Museum
Who'd 'a' thought the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (just down the street from us) would have a pumpkin patch?! And a pretty fun one at that! All the photos are here.
Apple cider press |
Our newest Quilter: Matteo
Matteo joined the ranks of the Compound Quilters over the last couple days! He wanted to make a quilt for someone (shhhhhh, it's a surprise), so he got Lynn to teach him some new skills... Railroad theme, of course.
Update: Nana, "Matteo's teacher just had a baby and Matteo wanted to make a quilt for her. He went through my stash, picked a train theme, picked a pattern, and made his first quilt! He was a great student, he worked carefully, followed instructions, and never gave up! My fantastic quilting friend quilted it with a train pattern!"
Update: Nana, "Matteo's teacher just had a baby and Matteo wanted to make a quilt for her. He went through my stash, picked a train theme, picked a pattern, and made his first quilt! He was a great student, he worked carefully, followed instructions, and never gave up! My fantastic quilting friend quilted it with a train pattern!"
Laying it up. |
Sewing it up. |
Holding it up. |
Here and There
A plethora of moments recently...
Go Dog Go |
This is where Tracy parked after deciding not to park in the handicap spot without Jonny. |
Nana, "Oh, was I watching Lexi?" |
Snow on the lounge chairs at the pool. |
David and AJ go at it using the Revolutionary War chess set, which we generally refer to as the Hamilton chess set. AJ's beaten Papa a few times now. |
Seen between the Broadmoor hotel and the Golden Bee. |
One morning before school. |
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