CBS Retreat '09

August 26-27, we had our leadership retreat for Community Bible Study. The setting in Buena Vista at the Young Life facility, Trail West, is spectacular with Mt. Princeton as the backdrop - you all wish you were in this small group on the deck, don't you?!
The scrapbookers were in their element as we put together our family prayer cards.
One of the highlights was the Mari-Mar Syndrome skit that my friend Becky Stephens put together. I was the psychiatrist trying to help Mary and Martha as they argued over whose ministry was more important. It was a great kick-off for the year as we study the Gospel of Luke!

Hike to Hartenstein Lake

My friends, Jeanette Turner and Donnis Pallaoro patiently hiked w/ me up to this serene lake at treeline. The 13,000 ft. mountain that is the backdrop is Turner Peak - that's why I kept having Jeanette pose :) - she's very patient. Nearby, to the north, is Mt. Yale, a 14-er and in the distance, to the east, is Mt. Princeton, also a 14-er. The weather threatened the whole time but the Lord kept a window of sunshine over us almost the entire time - we never had to put our jackets on!

Saturday was a finally a hot summer day w/ no rain! First thing in the a.m. I looked out the kitchen window to see our kitty dancing with this deer! They were quite curious about each other. I'd seen the cats go nose to nose w/ deer in the garden before but not captured the moment.
Later that day, Brady came up to play w/ us while his parents went tubing. We had our own water fun!

Brady's Parade

Brady was in his first parade - Littleton's Western Welcome Week parade. MetroBrokers Realty was well represented by Alisa's female family members but Brady and his little cousin, John Matthew, stole the show!

Wedding Shower for Melody Lake!

Melody Lake is marrying Kyle Thibedeau on Sept. 5, so we threw a shower for her. She and her sister, Katrina, have been like sisters to Charissa and they look like sisters! Charissa had interviewed Kyle and then quizzed Melody on the info. When she missed an answer, she had to put another piece of bubble gum in her mouth - she looked like a chipmunk! It was great fun.