This was just an ordinary ORU lunch, at least that is what we expected. We didn't know the place we had chosen was gutted and being renovated. We still had a good lunch at a place we had gone to other times. Now we are looking forward to a new Yours Truly in Hudson.

I love nature walks, however I don't remember ever taking one while the trees were bare of their leaves. It was interesting to see the scenery in Vail in April even though we were not there. I'm thankful our kids got some good pictures for us. The Aspen trees are attractive to me even when they are bare. I love the white bark. And one evergreen did a lot for this photo. Then Oliver came through with his bright red jacket and really livened things up well. As much I liked these pictures, some others they took of a stream were really beautiful!

Its been another hot day in the neighborhood. I understand it has cooled down a bit in Colorado. They've had the hot days as well. But the mountains give the state a very varied climate. Just last month our 'kids' were in Vail. This layout today is of Beth and her son Caleb with the beautiful snow behind them and the bright sun in their eyes.

I think I've told the whole story on the layout. Thanks to photoshop, we are able to get group pictures when there is no photographer available. It works, it is fun. What more could we want, besides having the 'children' near us all the time.

It is sad living so far from our grandchildren. The soccer season is over for Oliver and we didn't get to see him play at all. I am so blessed though to get pictures. I got several more and will make another layout later. Oliver is on your left. They have found a good way to keep his hair out of his way while he plays. Congratulations to the team and their coach.

Here is another picture from the Gaylord Rockies visit in April. There were lots of pictures taken, thankfully. It was a very pleasant getaway. This one is special to me, since it shows a whole family pose with no question as to where they were.