Weekend Getaway in Colorado Springs

I missed the coffin races in Manitou Springs, Saturday, October 30th.  That was a bummer.  I had been looking forward to this event, and it will be the second year I was unable to attend.  So, what did I do.  My son and I grabbed our cameras and became tourists in our own little city of Colorado Springs.

Old Glory, mom, son and shadows

The beauty of Garden of the Gods

Manitou Springs, CO

Downtown, Colorado Springs

Statue of General William Palmer, founder of Colorado Springs

Ahh . . . home . . . after a long day of galavanting, it sure was great to come home.  I know we will go out again and be spontaneous photographers.  There is so much to see, even in the familiar.

Halloween 2010

I purchased this cute ceramic ghost from a little shop in Littleton, Colorado. 



Simple display;nothing fancy, just fun.





My son dressed up as a redneck dracula.  Mullet wig and vampire tooth. 





THE LOOT!!!



Cyrstal Reservoir

The drive up to Crytal Lake Reservoir

What a beautiful October afternoon.

I LOVE COLORADO

Thank you Father for the glorious colors you give us.

Sergio's Anniversary

My husband getting ready to let go of his balloon for our son Sergio.  He died a year ago on September 10, 2009. 

Letting go.

Helium in the Sky

We'll see you again Sergio in Our Father's House

My Workplace No More



This was my little office in my home.  I recently lost my job, but all will be well.  God is good and will provide.  I cannot say that I am not a little concerned, but trust in the Almighty is where the real test lies. 

Isn't this Mary Englebreit ornament sweet.  

This is the view I had from my little office.  It was nice getting up early in the morning and seeing God's beauty that surrounded my back room.  I will miss working, especially working from home.  It was a blessing for my family and me;  there were some pretty hard trials.  I thank the Lord for His provision and His blessings upon me and my family.  Who knows maybe I can find another job working from home, that would be wonderful.

Thank you Lord for the desire of my heart to make a living from home.  I will await your next adventure for my life.  



Tejon Street

This is downtown Colorado Springs at night.  This picture was taken on a Saturday night driving down Tejon Street.

Farmer's Market in Old Colorado City

Ah, the Farmer's Market in Old Colorado City.  It is a Summer ritual I try not to miss.  The Farmer's Market starts in early June and this year will go until late October.  That is exciting news.  It is great to see the vendors displaying their beautiful goods.  

These macaroons are the BEST, they are my husband's favorite. CUCURU Gallery Cafe supplies them at the Farmer's Market.  They are generously sized and are very delicious!

These colorful cherries come from Palisade, Colorado

Mr. Gonzales has been selling his wife's tamales for years at the Farmer's Market come rain or shine. 

This is Frank and Cindy (Father and daughter team) for SCHMIDT APIARIES. I met these wonderful people several years ago at the Farmer's Market and I stock up on their honey, because local honey is best.  The SCHMIDT APIARIES is family owned. 

My son loves buying the honey sticks from the SCHMIDT APIARIES; unfortunately he doesn't share much. 

 

Come by the Farmer's Market in Old Colorado City on Saturday's 7 am - 1 pm

thru October 30, 2010