Trek to Martin's Cove 2009

Paul and I were so fortunate to be able to attend our Stake's trek this year. Laura, was attending trek as well, so we were able to get some cute and candid pictures of her. Paul and I helped with events. Paul, played one of the U.S. Army members who pulled all of the men and boys out of the Trek for the Mormon Batallion. It was awe inspiring to be in Martin's Cove and stand in the Sweetwater River. You can not visit this place and go away untouched. Hope you enjoyed some of our memories.....

Our "Peltz" mini reunion was a BLAST!

I had so much fun having some of my family here. My brother, Stephen and his wife, Beth, came from North Carolina and my sister, Mary Lynne, came from California. We were also so lucky to have my niece, Carolina and her sweet son, Reed, come too. We had a lot of fun showing them our new home of Colorado. I miss them already. :(

My brother, Stephen, doing what he does best...photography. :) I love these pictures at the park behind our home.

This picture was taken during a sunset above our home in Highlands Ranch, Co. My sister, Mary Lynne, my niece, Caroline and her son Reed.

Fun in the California Sun!

Laura and I had a delightful time in California. We were able to see our good friends from Almaden Country School, spend time at the beach with Cortland and enjoy the company of my siter and her family as well as some of my nephews and their families. I love Colorado, but I wish I could bottle up all of the for mentioned things and bring them all here!The California trip was a great mother and daughter time!

Front Door Funnel Cloud View!!!

Our friends were leaving our home and we went out the door to wave goodbye to them, when we saw a funnel cloud forming on the hill behind our home. This was huge and you could hear it, but it never touched down. They say they never do up here on the hill, but it was exciting to have a close-up and personal view of the funnel forming. About 5 minutes later it started raining in buckets full. The weather here in Colorado is dramatic to say the least. WHEW!!!

A Bear Sighting in Highlands Ranch!!!!!

We live in suburbia and not in the middle of the wilderness, but yesterday, a warning went out that there was a bear sighting near a park about a mile from us. We live at the edge of Highlands Ranch and this park is toward the middle. He must have come from our way and then crossed roads and neighborhoods via the green belt that runs throughout Highlands Ranch. The bear didn't hurt anyone. He seemed to be hungry and a little shy. Wow, our open spaces here have a alot of wildlife, including elk, deer, pronghorn, coyotes, eagles, bobcats......and now bears.

FROM SNOW TO HOT SUN in TWO DAYS!!!

We had a storm hit us on Friday and Saturday that dropped 3 1/2 feet. As you guessed, Paul was in Heaven. Yesterday, Sunday, was sunny and today is so warm and toasty. I am loving the wonderful weather changes here. We can hardly believe that we had that much snow, but as proof I decided to post this video.

Backyard Snowboarding

Laura never skips an opportunity. Today she suited up and did a little boarding in our backyard. Shelby was out there to race her to the end of her run.

Our Hands on an acient Mayan carving.