Showing posts with label Rocky Mountain National Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rocky Mountain National Park. Show all posts

Monday, September 28, 2015

OUT AND ABOUT THIS WEEKEND

 We took the chance to get out of town for the weekend -- headed to northern Colorado.  Even though I was born and raised in southern Colorado where my heart lives; we did go to college in northern Colorado and actually lived there for 10 years.  So, we also do have a soft spot for that beautiful area of Colorado. 
This weekend, Bob met our son for a short trip to Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park.  They were hoping to see the aspen in all of their fall glory; but even though the park was full of people hoping to see the same, there were only spots of color.

 A little too early, I guess, but it was a good time for a father/son day.
They dropped me off in Longmont, Colorado so I could attend Quilt-A-Fair for the day.  The event has been sponsored by Colorado Quilting Council for many years as their prime fundraiser with vendors and lots of quilts to see.  
 I hadn't been for several years, so it was great fun to see old friends and to be inspired.
After meeting back up, Mike headed to his home; and Bob and I went to Denver to spend the night.  We have a favorite hotel with a steak place close by -- yum, yum -- we split a dinner of prime rib (and still had more than enough).

Sunday was spent antiquing and junk hunting.  
What did I buy?  Brown transferware, of course, -- a chamber pot and two soup bowls.  
  Brown transferware looks wonderful combined with Fall colors!

Fun weekend, but always nice to be home again.

I'm joining in with the following:
Smiling Sally for Blue Monday
The Dedicated House for Make It Pretty Monday
Coastal Charm for Tuesday Show and Share
Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Have a Daily Cup for Share Your Cup Thursday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday