Fall in the Rockies

September 27th, 2008 -

I could have loaded all 150 pictures we took in the last 24 hours, the views were spectacular. Joey and I left after work on Friday and drove to Granby, CO. We left Granby Saturday morning after eating breakfast at Carrie's Corner Cafe, a breakfast MUST, if you ever land in Granby for a night. Carrie will be your server and the table at the back of the room comes every saturday for a 10am brunch and always orders burritos and brings their own Bloody Marys. Oh, and that group is probably about my grandparents age. We then took off to Grand Lake, through the Rocky Mountain National Park and out into Estes Park. You have to catch the Aspen trees just right, they are only a brilliant yellow for about 2 weeks. I think we got lucky this year. I was stunned at how beautiful the were. Here are a few pics from our mini trip.

Rocky Mountain National Park


Splotches of yellow on a side of the mountain


Abby enjoying the drive


Look close and you will see a mountain lake. It actually was snowing, flurries, at the top of the park.


Now this is what she calls HEAVEN!


First time I saw Elk


This spot was amazing!!! The yellow just popped right out at you.


Abby enjoying her freedom


I love the bark on Aspens, they look like ashes.


Abs and me enjoying the day.


Grand Lake, CO



Granby, CO


Granby, CO



Willow Creek Lake

Isn't this what you are supposed to do when you turn 30???

GOLF!! Well, maybe it has nothing to do with the upcoming birthday, but I am trying to pick up golf. We went yesterday and purchased a set of starter clubs for me and this is some video of my first hits with my NEW CLUBS! Granted I don't start out great, but that "practice swing" helped a lot with the others that followed. I am really excited about this sport.
ps. I have fixed that issue with coming up on my front toe since this video was shot ;-) Little things make a difference...