Aloha

I am packed and ready to go to Hawaii. Jenni and I are headed on a much needed girls getaway. Sorry this one has no pictures, those will come later. We are traveling to Maui for 4 days/nights and I am not sure if I will have internet access. I will post pictures when I get back for sure. Happy Spring Break Everyone! Aloha!

Poor Coley

With her bandages

Cone

With some of her toys

Coley had surgery today to remove her dewclaws because they keep getting ripped and pulled when she plays. She came home with a cone around her head and her front paws all bandaged. She was very happy to see me with kisses and tail wagging. She only whined when it was time for her medicine. She has been so good not to touch or lick her bandages yet. This type of surgery is difficult for dogs her age (7 years) and recovery is hard. Please pray for her quick healing. Thank you. 

Biking on the Trail

Here are some pictures of Jenni and I biking on the Santa Fe Trail off Woodmen road in Coloardo Springs. We decided to get on some bikes before we head to Maui and bike down the mountain there on Monday. We had a blast riding before sunset. Jenni sent pictures on her phone to family. 

Cutler Trail

 

Here are some pictures I came across that show Ted, Coley, and I on my favorite hiking trail in Colorado Springs, Cutler Trail. It has beautiful views of the mountains and the city below. In the middle right picture you can see the Broadmoor if you look closely. We had a great time driving up Goldcamp road and hiking with Cole. Ted is safely in Iraq now and we pray for his safe and quick return back to Colorado Springs in September. 

Ted's Two Weeks Home in Colorado

View of Pikes Peak behind the Garden

Taking a walk through the Garden
Climbing the rocks in the Garden

Well we had a great time just hangin out and spending time together. Here are some pictures from his trip home. 

Tourist in our own town

 

Here are some pictures of Ted's first week back. We decided to be tourists in our own town and see what is here. We, of course, went to the Garden of the Gods (one of Ted's favorite places here). We also went to a Ghost Town Museum that I have never been to. It had old carriages and things used when Colorado Springs was first starting. One of the coolest things was to see the room they had set up to show what it looked like when the family doctor came to visit the sick people in the house. One of the pictures above is a sign that was shown in the room. We also saw the friendly deer as we drove around town and they were gracious enough to pose for a picture or two. The picture of me by the snowy tree was taken right outside our condo. I LOVE the snow! Happy Valentines Day! 

This Time Last Year...

Well, about this time last year, Ted and I spent Valentine's Weekend in Yosemite enjoying the scenery, wildlife, and each other's company. Just a little trek down memory lane...

(And, I figured out how to make a collage!!!! I think if you click on it, it will enlarge all of the pictures!)

 

Coley in the snow

See how happy she is! :)

Here is a video of Coley playing in the snow a couple of weeks ago. She had a blast! We had a big snowfall that day and went up on the hill by our house. It was the powdery kind of white fluffy snow.  She would catch her "squirrel" in the air and then bring it back for more. 

Hitting the slopes on New Years!!

Laura catching the snowflakes on New Year's Day

Me skiing!

One of the amazing views!

Me and Laura ready to take the mountain

Another of the spectacular views

What cute snow bunnies...

My Cousin Laura, Aunt Abby, and I decided to spend New Years in Breckenridge hitting the slopes. We skied for 2 days straight and spent the evenings shopping and eating out in the town. We had so much fun! Check out the cute snow bunnies!;)

Merry Christmas!!!

Well I know its late, but Merry Christmas!! I spent the holiday in Tulsa with my family while Ted was in Iraq. It was a busy trip full of shopping, friends and family. Here are some photos from the trip. Just click on the photo and it will take you to a website with lots of photos. Enjoy!

Christmas 08 in Tulsa