What a way to spend Saturday

Driving is an adventure in the snow

Lesleigh got a quick photo of the truck wheels with chains as we drove by on route up the mountains

It was off to the mountains on Saturday this past weekend to enjoy the fresh powder falling at the ski resorts. We chose to go to Breckenridge because they have had the largest snow falls over the past week, and we were not disappointed in our choice, with about a foot in fresh powder who can ask for more. The drive up was a little slippery but once we were there it was winter wonderland. Lesleigh and I got to go up early and managed to get 9 solid runs in before heading off for lunch. The powder was so deep that in parts we were knee deep on the sides of the groomed areas. Well another awesome experience enjoyed and now safely back in Denver.

Photo of me heading up in the Gondola to the slopes

View from inside the Gondola

Lesleigh and me on the chair going up the mountain slopes

View of the chair ahead of us on the ride

65 inch base of pure powder what a paradise to ski

Lesleigh making angel wings in the snow, having so much fun.

A quick wave from Lesleigh before heading down another fantastic run 

Winter in Colorado 2010

After what was a magnificent Fall in 2010 we have started our winter, and as expected we have had great snow falls at the resorts in the mountains about an hour west of where we live. That being said, we have yet to have our first snow at the house. The weather reports constantly threaten snow any day now but it has yet to happen. The lakes are dry and the so is the air. The upside is that we are still able to play tennis outdoors and we have not had a need to wear jackets outdoors yet. Halloween was a lot of fun this year and we got dressed up with masks and had the place decorated. I took a photo of the scary character that Lesleigh made and placed outside the front door.

Now just a week away from Christmas the neighborhood looks fantastic and everyone really has gone to a lot of effort to decorate their houses with lights and christmas decor in the yards. At night it is like visiting a wonderland. Down town Littleton had the lights parade and the street is well lit.  I took a few photo's to give sneak preview of what the shops look like at night. We also headed into the hills about 20 minutes west of the house and got a snap of the frozen lake.

Other news is that I am confident I will have work into Jan of 2011 and want to wish all my family and friends a very festive Christmas, safe travels where ever you may go, and a fantastic start to 2011. May the new year bring you adventure, fun and success in all you do!

Halloween Character outside our front door

Cob webs hanging from the roof to decorate the house

Littleton Downtown Main Street at night

Business buildings put up lighting for the festive season

These two antique stores do a great job of illuminating their stores over the holidays.

As you can see the lakes are now frozen but we are yet to get our first real snow falls.

Sunset at our house with the christmas lights flashing on the front porch

Sunset this week was breath taking and for a short while we even got to see Northern lights with the sky reflecting off the snow up in the mountains painting the sky with pink, green and turquoise colors. 

Spectacular Fall in Colorado 2010

It has been a very special few months these past three months. I got to spend some great time with my parents on their first visit to the US, and I am still hunting for a good job. The past three months I got to travel to San Francisco, Monterey Bay, Orlando and Disney World, Vail, Beaver Creek, Pikes Peak, Mt Evans, played golf at Arrow Head, Raccoon Creek, Willis, The Meadows and Ute Creek. Played league tennis in the summer and twilight leagues and now in the indoor center on Sunday nights.

I guess I am in the best shape I have been for the past ten years and feel full of energy and need to get a good job. I have sent out more resume's than I care to remember and am working hard on the networking piece but nothing concrete in the pipeline just yet. I wont give up until I succeed.

We had an awesome summer with near perfect weather and now as it winds down through the fall, we get to see the trees put on a show of magnificent colour, the grass growth slows and the temperatures are cooler by a few degrees each week. Colorado is fantastic and a first rate place to have the privilege of living in.

On top of the Pikes Peak mountain, 14100-ft with my mum and dad. Snow fell here the night before.

In Vail with the folks and it is summer with great weather and green ski slopes behind us. 

The Vail village where we spent some time enjoying meals and a few beverages.

Beaver Creek another 5 star ski village 

Lesleigh bumps into Einstein in Vail.

Lesleigh and I at the 14000 ft mark with Colorado drifting for miles in the distance

The folks on top of Pikes Peak

It is the last week in September and on the top of Mt Evans we got a good dusting with snow flakes and a bitter chill. What a day.

Half way down the mountain it was sunshine and a perfect Spring day.

Then in Half Moon Bay just South West of San Francisco we stayed on the local Links course and the views were breath taking.

The half moon bay harbor had a nice brew pub for us to enjoy some good beer and watch a sunset or two.

My mom and I at the famous Golden Gate bridge. It was windy but still a great day out.

The folks on a tram in Down Town San Francisco.

The Pebble beach golf course. This is green 17 and in good condition. We got to walk a fair amount of this course and it has tiny greens to play into, so unless your short game is up to scratch then give this one a miss.

A classic photo standing on the 5th tee box, beach and boats in the background, I was keen to play.

The tree that has become the signature for the Pebble Beach course and part of the drive along 17 mile drive.

Back in San Francisco Bay we took a boat ride and this photo revels the golden gate bridge in the distance breaking through a cloud of mist that was flowing into the bay with Alcatraz in the foreground.

This shot was taken on the cliffs of the 1, which runs on the California coast line, and a day with perfect weather.

Back in Colorado we headed into the mountains and got to see the tree changing in the start of fall. It looks like volcano lava the colors are so rich.

The hill sides are full of bright yellow, gold and a touch of red against the evergreens.

Then it was off to Disney world and we got to go to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and the Hollywood Studios. Here she is Mini mouse.

I even got to stand in line and get my picture taken with Belle, the princess, and she was that pretty too.

Sunset from our timeshare lodge in Orlando.

Back in our Littleton neighborhood, we took a walk down to the river and the fall colors speak for themselves.

Another blue sky with mid 70 temperatures. Who could want any more?

Vail Colorado - summer 2010

Welcome to Vail Village and a view from the Eagles Nest Gondola of the village we stayed in for a long weekend of luxury and bliss during mid summer 2010.It has been so well designed to give you that Swiss Village feel, very European and very well maintained.

This photo is up on the slopes and was taken for Terri, note that even black diamond slopes require Ouzo for confidence.

The wild flowers in summer are beautiful even though they are truly only here for three months of the year. Here are a couple of photos that we got to take on our hike to the peak of the mountain. We had a little rain and then miniature  hail on the hike to the top, but it is Colorado and the weather can change up several times without notification, especially at elevation.

The wooden building in the pic to the right is where we got to sit and admire the view whilst sipping away at a few great cold beers. Life can be tough up in the mountains!