steamboat bed and breakfast weekend

Had a great time at a fabulous place - the Alpine Rose Bed and Breakfast.

the bed and breakfast

sightseeing

relaxing

sidewalk repair marking

I thought this sidewalk repair marking looked like a lizard.

city park pool

Things I've learned today.  It sounds cool under water when you float.  I love the lazy river.  Especially when I close my eyes.  It's chilly in the shade when you're wet.  Fun day at City Park Pool.

mighty ducks marathon

Looking forward to continuing the Mighty Ducks marathon tonight with the family.

utility box

Various painted utility boxes around town.  I think they're pretty.

fish ring

I usually don't wear big rings, but this is so cute.  Do you wear the fish pointing toward you, or pointing out toward the general public?

voting tent

In a twist on the traditional voting booth, the county courthouse had a big tent housing the ballot drop-off box.  Very cute.

approved necklace

My trendy new necklace.  Much longer than shows in the photo.  Even the cool teenage daughter approves.

salt

Movie day!  Saw "Salt" with Angelina Jolie.  I liked the first half, but it got confusing (which was part of the point, I think) and after a while I just didn't care anymore who was on whose side.  I just wanted it to be over ;)

christmas gifts

Started a few papercrafting projects for Christmas gifts.  Pleased that I'm planning ahead :)

monarchy kick

I seem to be on a British monarchy kick.  After my recent viewings of Elizabeth I (the virgin queen) and II (the golden years); and The Young Victoria - tonight's lineup includes The Queen and The Other Boelyn Girl.  God Save The Queen!

with chocolate chunks

A little taste of Cincinnati.  With big chocolate chunks.  From your grocer's freezer.

battle of wills

Having a battle of wills with the dog over the issue of her willingness to take her hormone pill ;)

you would think they would be bigger

And to think I complained about the high cost of prescriptions.  Still meeting my deductible, and this one is $478.  Yeah, almost a half a grand.  Cheaper than being hospitalized, I guess.  Gotta be close to that deductible.

floor care

Too much time on my hands when I turn to vacuuming and steam cleaning.  Yikes!

shadow box

Finally got the shadow box contents arranged.  One of the frame corners is pulling apart, so I'll have to ask the house craftsman to help fix it and hang it.  Can't believe it's been around three months since the half marathon!

Just me and the dog today.  Time for movies!  Think I have enough to last me the weekend?

cheyenne frontier days

Cheyenne Frontier Days.  Rodeo and Sugarland Concert (with Danny Gokey!)

perfume bonus

Ordered some stuff online from my friendly avon lady, including a set of two really cute empire waist tops.  The box arrived yesterday, and it was fairly small.  I thought they must have really folded those things up!  The contents revealed no tops, but the addition of a box of perfume spray.  Hmmm, I thought.  This is interesting.  The pack slips said they shipped the tops and the other things I had ordered.  No mention of perfume.  I called today, and they apologized.  They will be sending out the tops.  BUT - I get to keep the perfume (which sells for $34 in the latest sales brochure).  And I really like the stuff.  Was even considering buying some.  Bonus for me!

speed sensor

I am the proud recipient of a brand new vehicle speed sensor.  Not much to look at, but it should prevent the "check engine" and "overdrive off" lights from coming on when the car gets too hot.