PROJECT 365 PICTURE OF THE DAY 9/8/11

Looking out the front door this morning, I noticed these amazing clouds. I called everyone out to check them out. The picture doesn't quite do it justice, but those top clouds looked like ocean waves crashing into the beach...Colorado's version of the ocean over the mountains, I guess.

PROJECT 365 PICTURE OF THE DAY 9/7/11

I hadn't been to Snooze before but had always looked forward to checking it out. Whata great name for a breakfast spot. I met Pat Potter, our next door neighbor from English Sparrow Trail, for breakfast. We try to get together when we can, but hadn't for over a year. It was a great time to catch up and my hashbrowns with carmelized onions, spinach and avacado was very good. Looking forward to meeting her there again in October.

PROJECT 365 PICTURE OF THE DAY 9/6/11

Nick and his tennis partner, Cole (at least his partner for now as the roster is not completely set) get ready to play their doubles match with some hints from Coach Hanson. They played really well and WON! Up until they won, the team was 3-3 and their match would either win or lose the entire team match. They played well and pulled it out with some great moves. 7-5, 6-2.

PROJECT 365 PICTURE OF THE DAY 9/5/11

Happy Labor Day! Todd and Chris headed out on the backcountry trails behind our house, and 8 miles later, they feel they had explored quite a lot of the "road less traveled." They found 3 horned toad (I keep calling them horny toads and it drives Chris crazy ;) ) . Can't believe the summer is coming to an end, however, we have broken the record of hottest August ever. Ready for some cooler temps...like 75 degrees and sunshine...I would be happy with that weather way into November.

PROJECT 365 PICTURE OF THE DAY 9/4/11

Today, we, with more than 30 other "Carlson Connection" family members joined together at Grammama and Harvey's new "home" at Sunrise for a family gathering. She hadn't seen the boys in a while so she could hardly believe how much they had grown and in fact, didn't recognize Zach at first. What I did notice is that a lot of Grammama's spunk had returned and she was so so happy to have everyone there. So glad it was such a special time for her. She told me "I'm not going to forget this day" and I'm glad she has something to reflect back onto. I think she and Harvey have made a graceful adjustment to this new life...especially Grammama. Love that my boys really know their great grandmother.

PROJECT 365 PICTURE OF THE DAY 9/3/11

Lots of outside home improvements on our house this including the back patio, new paint, fresh coat of red paint on the doors and new black shutters...really love it.

PROJECT 365 PICTURE OF THE DAY 9/3/11

Very fun to meet up with Annie, Nelson and Greg for our Farmer friend lunch. Ever since we started planning our first mini-reunion it has been fun to meet for lunch when we can and catch up and talk about "old times." This time, there were some funny stories and I was laughing so hard, I was crying. That's what I'm talkin' about...fun times.