Here are a few more pictures from the hike up to Palmer Lakes......Snow angels are still fun to make....except try doing it with two dogs trying to pounce all over you covered in snow!!!

I finally got the wheels on my car and all is well once again. The dogs and I finally got out for a MUCH needed hike. We went just a few miles north of here to Palmer Colorado. Maggie and I had hiked up there last year but during the summer.....this time there is about a foot of snow....and now I know why mostly everyone else i saw was wearing snowshoes or cross country skis......But the dogs just had a blast...that is until it started to get quite a bit colder and the snow was icing up on their paws...especially poor maggie....so I ended up carrying her the last mile or so....It wasnt her fault the temp dropped so quickly....I was comfortable all dressed in wool....It was so nice just hearing nothing except a few birds and the crunch of snow under my feet.....The lakes were all frozen over but the view from the top of the mountains was unbelievable. I would like to get up to rocky mountain national park next week...but first i think i may have to invest in some snowshoes.....!

Thought you all would like to see my "new lowrider" !!! Those little f 'n peckerheads.....must have thought i was from west virginia and wanted a yard ornament!

Well a big congratulations to Dennis, he finally got his big elk, a 300+ class bull, taken in southeastern colorado just a few days ago! I know it looks like he may have had this bull tied to a tree, but i know for a fact he traveled about 2 miles on foot to get him....well, so i've heard...LOL. Really Dennis, I am really happy and excited for you...I know how tuff it is to even see elk...as I have found out in MY mountains....LOL.....Cant wait to taste those tenderloins....Dennis also got his mule deer on the same hunt...WAY TO GO!!!!!

The weather here has been beautiful. All the snow fell up in the mountains and the palm trees are looking exceptionally pretty this time of year....I guess my brother will be moving here now....Gary you always did say that when there were palm trees in colorado........lol. The Peak got a little more snow this morning and looked cold today...the snow was just blowing off the top. The girls and i took another hike....i just cant tire them out...maggie has become more active and playful again with zip around....Time sure is flying by...maggie is 4 years old already!