On Sunday we decided to forego morning church and instead head to the mountains for a family day. We picked up my Dad to go along for the ride, and to guide us to a good spot to see the aspen's and enjoy the Colorado scenery.
Heading to the mountains for a "Sunday" drive was something we did a lot as kids and my Dad knows all the great places to go. And since he can no longer drive, I figured he would appreciate getting out of the house. How he misses "taking off" for a day of riding. I think riding his motorcycle is probably the thing he misses most about losing his sight, and I can't imagine how difficult that must be.
So we headed out hwy 50 past the Happy Apple Farm, {I wish we could have stopped for apples and pumpkins, but not enough time. boo!}and out just a little past Florence. It's a pretty boring, and not so scenic drive until you actually get to the mountains, but then it's just pure ahhhhhh. Beautiful aspen trees everywhere.
We made a stop at Bishop's castle, boy that is an interesting site to see. Anti-government signs and all!And in my opinion it's an eye sore AND a liability. I can't believe I let my children go up the steep steps with gaping hand rails into these wrought iron balconies. All while I stood on the ground freaking out. I was dizzy just looking up. I get such bad vertigo that I surely would have fallen off the side and possibly taken one of my children with me. Besides, isn't it the Dad's job to do this kind of thing anyhow?
We also found this beautiful lake surrounded by aspens. . . .the girls were excited to get out of the car and enjoy "nature" as they put it, and I was more than happy to take advantage of the photo opp! Here are a few of the pics, can't beat this scenery.
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