Paige, Will and Reed arrived last week for the 2nd annual Elphingstone visit (with Scott joining us five days later). We started off with the annual golfball hunt before unpacking and unveiling 
the new Wii (which was a big hit). Mike took the boys fishing where they both caught a big rainbow trout 
on Friday and on Monday they both made bird houses for their backyard in Dallas (notice Reed's goggles; safety before fashion!). The boys disscected owl pellets and discovered lots of rodent and bird bones and skulls at Rigdway State Park. We did hikes in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison (2mi) and at Bear Creek Falls (4.5mi with 1000' gain in elevation) in Telluride. They ran into a number of families from the Park Cities...guess it turns out that Telluride is a big 
destination for those from Dallas looking to escape 100+ August days - can't say I blame them. Between the Olympics, Wii and our own outings, sports and nature were a big part of the last week. We were sad to see them drive off but we will be in Dallas in a few weeks which made it easier. They will be enjoying more Colorado Rockies in Crested Butte and we are getting ready for Valerie's visit on Friday!
the new Wii (which was a big hit). Mike took the boys fishing where they both caught a big rainbow trout 
on Friday and on Monday they both made bird houses for their backyard in Dallas (notice Reed's goggles; safety before fashion!). The boys disscected owl pellets and discovered lots of rodent and bird bones and skulls at Rigdway State Park. We did hikes in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison (2mi) and at Bear Creek Falls (4.5mi with 1000' gain in elevation) in Telluride. They ran into a number of families from the Park Cities...guess it turns out that Telluride is a big 
destination for those from Dallas looking to escape 100+ August days - can't say I blame them. Between the Olympics, Wii and our own outings, sports and nature were a big part of the last week. We were sad to see them drive off but we will be in Dallas in a few weeks which made it easier. They will be enjoying more Colorado Rockies in Crested Butte and we are getting ready for Valerie's visit on Friday!
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