The Cowpokes

We had a great time tonight. We trick or treated at a few neighbors' houses, and then went to church for a Trunk or Treat. Emma and McGinnis were cowpokes.

A side view of Mac's chaps!

What in the world is that?? And can I make it dance again??

Happy Halloween!

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Sprague Lake

Every time we go to Rocky Mountain National Park, we have to stop off at the Sprague Lake trail. It's not much of a hike--more of a stroll around a beautiful lake with a breathtaking view of Hallett's Peak. The kids love it because they can run, throw rocks in the water, see the ducks, and watch the fish lazing in the shallow stream. Enjoy!

Grand Lake, Colorado

When we go to Estes Park, we always like to try to cross over the mountains on Trail Ridge Road to get to the other side and the town of Grand Lake. We didn't see any moose this time, but we still had fun. Grand Lake is more of a village than anything, and in the winter, they have lots of snow mobiling. They have a truly "Grand" Lake and have lots of those beautiful polished wooden boats, too. If you ever get the chance to visit, it's a beautiful place! We ate lunch there and spent the afternoon strolling the street and playing at the playground. Robert and Jennifer were with us there too.

I can slide!!

Emma, McGinnis, and Grumpy walking on the 'sidewalk'.

Emma

Emma at the wonderful park in downtown Grand Lake!

Mac and Jennifer

A relaxing ice cream break

More, please!

Dancing on the sidewalk again!

Our beautiful girl!

I am a big boy-- I can play, too!

McGinnis

Emma and Robert

Just hanging around!

Cub Lake

Emma hiked 5.6 miles from the Cub Lake Trailhead to Cub Lake and back! She was so proud of herself, but the next day, she said she would only go on a hike if it was short. Crazy girl. We went hiking with Robert, Jennifer, and Grammie.

The group with Grammie snapping the picture.

The beginning of the hike.... Amazing scenery!

McGinnis had the best seat in the house! He rode in a carrier on Robert's back and loved every minute of it. Of course, hiking to the top of really big rocks and playing in the woods is every boy's dream!

The boys in our bunch....

Split Rock -- this was actually a pretty steep climb from the trail, and Emma did that too!

What a poser!

McGinnis would have loved to get the caterpillar off of Robert's glove!

And, Emma did get the caterpillar!

More of God's handiwork.

The crazy chipmunks at the lake clearly picnic often with hikers. They were not shy at all.

Elk wading in a big mud lake.

We made it!!

Estes Park

Here are a few pictures from Estes Park. More pictures to follow of our hike and our trip over Trail Ridge to Grand Lake.

Yee Haw!

Emma just loved this pink cowgirl hat while we were in Estes Park. She knew right away that she wanted the hat to be a souvenir of our trip. She likes it so much, that she has changed her mind from being Tinkerbell for Halloween to a cowgirl. Now I must get to work on that costume!