April Snow Showers

After a very dry, hot March, 

we finally got a bit more snow this week.

Not much, but every drop of moisture

is needed, even it if does mean 

pulling our winter coats back out of the closet.

Today it's warming back up,

with lots of sunshine, 

and gorgeous Spring blooming everywhere!

Winter Hiking

It was a fabulously sunny day here, 

so I was determined to get outside.

I'm pretty sure everyone else in Boulder 

had the same idea...

people were everywhere, and the trails were packed.

I decided on a trail without too much

elevation gain since I was expecting a little 

mud & slush.

Turns out that was a good idea! 

There was a ton of mud & slush, 

making it much more challenging,

but the views & fresh air were worth it.

I spy...

So it turns out that 

Eldorado Canyon State Park

is a rock climbing park, 

and even in mid-January, 

there were plenty of climbers making

their ascent.

It became a game for me to spot them

in the tiny crevices of the giant rock faces, 

and then I loved seeing the families

out teaching their kids to climb.

Can you find all the climbers?

Go to my Flickr set

to see all the 

Eldorado Canyon pics!

Eldorado Canyon State Park

Just about 15 minutes from our house

is a lovely state park.

We spent a few hours there Saturday morning.

Z, of course, found places to run, 

while I hiked a couple of trails &

followed the creek

for some photos.

PS. Have you ever seen a black squirrel?? I was amazed!

Frozen

 The weather has been warming up

lately and melting the snow

during the day.

Then the melted water freezes again overnight...

In remembrance.

This morning was grey & cold

with the promise of snow

rolling in over the Front Range, 

seemingly mirroring my own

state of mind.

As I walked along the paths

by the Boulder Reservoir, 

my thoughts turned

to my family in NC.

This afternoon they buried my

Pop Pop, 

and I was saddened not to be

there with them to celebrate his life.

Being out in the brisk fresh air, though, 

I was reminded that even in the 

grey midwinter, we are surrounded

by beauty & life, 

and I am thankful.

By the morning light.

A few more snow shots for you

from my walk this morning.

You can find the rest right here!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/quaidie/