Telluride

The 36th annual Telluride bluegrass festival kicked off last Thursday. The weather was typical of the mountains....you never know what you're gonna get. But when the sun was shining the magic of Telluride surfaced and the dancin' began!

The loaded down Volkswagon embarked on its 2nd annual bluegrass adventure last Friday. Sarah drove, Mary was co-captain and I sat in back with the kids. The ride was pleasant and as we climbed in elevation the temp kept dropping. We stayed in the mountain village with our incredible hosts, Dale & Joenette. Thanks guys! The gondola ride amused myself and the kids and was the perfect mode of transportation. It got us to and from town in style flying high amongst the treetops.

The unparalleled cast of musicians amused and awed us for two strtaight days. Rain or shine the music kept on. Great music and great company!

Summer Camp

Last week Camden went to summer camp. It was his first time out in the community and away from his family. The first day was met with tears until he got in the car to go. All smiles after that. The theme was frogs and fairies. He came home with frog facts, felted stuffed frogs, fairy dust(found on the morning walk), etc... He loved it! Lila and I were able to go feed the ducks and get ice cream, just the two of us. It was facinating to see both of my children in a new light.

Roses

June has felt a little like, um well...April. The rains have been consistant. And suprisingly the temp. has not even reached the 90's. In fact, we have been basking in the 70's. Our house has an abundance of beautiful older growth. The result has been a bumper crop of roses.

Camden is 4

May birthdays are the best! Camden and his family and friends celebrated with cake and sunshine. We hit the pinata. We searched for treasures in straw. We had bag races. We rode bikes. And skateboards. Ain't life grand. Thank you for all of the Birthday wishes from near and far. On a personal note I cannot believe I have four year old.

Warming up

Hello, hello. We are overdue for an update so let me cue everyone in. G.J is officially warming up and even though I spend most my time in the mountains I do enjoy the warm weekends. Sarah and the kids run the house or should I say, run the farm. Buddy is the latest addition to the family. Buddy is a"doegie" an orphan calf that harasses us night and day. Creative name....I know, but it just fits! When the calf is not calling, it's the baby chicks. Six of them to be exact. Six little chicks that do absolutely nothing. Camden claimed the two yellow one's. They go by the name's "mac" & "cheese".

I hope everyone is well and we would love to hear from you. Summer is coming soon and Telluride Bluegrass is just around the corner. Mark your calendars!

Mexico

Pictures from Playa del Carmen to Tulum and all those little places in between.