Family Traits

I don't know if I have ever been anywhere, that I didn't pick up a rock or shell to bring home with me. I come by that honestly. The rocks in this fireplace on Happy's house were gathered in the same manor. My husband and I still do this today. The lawmen don't really like it, but sneaking just makes it more fun.

Verna Leigh

I don't know that I have ever heard anyone say that name out loud. She has been my Aunt Happy, my entire life. I didn't get much time with her this trip, but she is HOME. When I'm with her, I'm HOME. For those that are out of the loop... She's my daddy's sister. She was married to my mom's brother.

Aunt Happy's Roux

Waiting patiently for a slice of apple. Poor ole Roux. His insulin shoot got blown that morning, so he spent most of the day drinking water. I'm sure he was better the next day... What a blessing that dog has been.

I don't know why I haven't planned a vacation to SantaFe. Judy and Don used to live there, but I was so young that I don't really remember that. But I would love to spend enough time there to really feel like I've seen it.
Perhaps a week there would be enough. Something about Northern New Mexico. It is almost a spiritual experience.

We stopped for lunch at The Shed. The salad I had was wonderful.

Molas Pass

My hubby and me on Molas Pass.

Silverton, Colorado

If you've ever been to Silverton, you've probably seen these trucks. I think I have taken photos of them every time I've been. They are on the side street that leads up to the little ski area. It's easy to envision Silverton as it was. Today it is colorful and full of folks traveling the million dollar highway. If you haven't made that drive.... well you really need to.

Grand Mesa

On our drive from Montrose to Carbondale, we stopped at a little orchard/vineyard. We bought some fresh peaches and tasted a few wines. The place was beautiful. I would like to return to Montrose and visit my cousin Mark. We missed him this trip.