Captain's Blog

The otters are often hilarious, but this time they put on a show. The snow leopard is definitely Laura's fav. :) And then I've NEVER gotten this close to one of the grey wolves. They look cute, far away, but when they're this close...  it's a little unnerving (not gonna lie).

So, here are the pics for the Feb 1 snowdays... not topping the NE's accumulation, but close! Roxie pretty much stays under blankets during these days. Here was Laura, clearing the 1st wave. But by night, and the next day, you couldn't tell... That night's sunset was awesome. Welcome to Colorado... where the Sun comes out to burn it all off! But this time, it didn't melt so fast.  Laura went back at it. This was a few days later, but... Wow!

Time for some light-snow hiking! He just sat as we walked around him... And found his real worry -- Coyote tracks!    Red Tail Hawk, overhead! And a gorgeous buck who posed for us. Then snuggle time, before... The BLIZZARD hits!  Yep, that's our deck. What's funny is that tomorrow will be high 40s and sunny-gorgeous. "Welcome to Colorado!" they keep saying. :)

Here we are, about to head up to Pikes Peak on the Cog Railway. The Indiana Studleys Big Horn Sheep! It's a long ride... But the views are Gorgeous! Like being on top of the world. And here's us! More pics at Garden of the Gods As brother George is inspired to climb! Aww... mommy and daughter. :) George, Steph and nephew Owen Aunt and nephew Dad trying to convince Owen to... do something. Laura and George....  yeah, I dunno. The Fam at the Air Force Academy And the day after, it snowed on the Peak. :)