It was a perfect weekend. The weather was gorgeous, and Isaac is adorable. Got to spend all day Saturday with him, and we had a blast. Evidently we just missed 2 feet of snow on Monday, but by Friday it was all but gone.
Saw lots of wildlife including a beautiful fox (didn't have my camera handy) and a herd of 10 deer who meandered through our yard (did have my camera.) In fact on Monday morning as I was dusting and vacuuming the house, I looked up to see a deer looking in the window at me! Then she stamped her foot at me, trying to get me to go away. Pretty cheeky!Did not run while I was up there. Too hard to breathe just walking! We walked a little on Saturday, but my husband was carrying Isaac in a backpack so we didn't go too far. On Sunday, though, after the kids left we walked 6.55 miles. I am counting the fact that we descended 400 feet, and then had to walk back uphill those same 400 feet (8100 feet to 8500 feet) as running and figuring the altitude climb surely is worth the .45 miles to make 7! In fact, with all the uphill and down hill our total ascent was 1700 feet! I sure was out of breath! I was surprised, too, my thighs felt very "mushy"and by 5 miles felt the "bonk." I think, if I'm going to be able to hike in the mountains like we'd like, I'll have to start cross training on the stair master.
Fortunately, I bought a Camelback "Alterra" water belt as I sure got thirsty -- all that breathing through my mouth in the dry air! It's pretty nice, and I recommend it to anyone who is doing long mileage without available water stops. It fits against the small of your back and holds 24 oz. You drink through a tube that clips on the front of the belt. Wish we had brought a power bar or something to eat, though.
I didn't get any exercise in yesterday -- unless you count lugging the carry-on through the Denver and Houston airports -- but did do 4 miles today so I'm back on track.
I have missed you guys and am glad I am here this Saturday for the Cannonball Run and the additional miles. I'll be trading altitude for humidity, and I am not sure which is worse!
7 comments:
He is too cute! Glad you are back and look forward to seeing you Saturday - thanks for posting all of the pics!
Never thought I would say it, but I think I would take the humidity any day! Glad you got back safely and had a nice time!
I don't know which is worse, but humidity is pretty terrible!
Great picture and precious child!! I know you are proud and loved your visit.
I saw that water thing at Academy Sports yesterday and wondered if I would look stupid with it on my back sucking on a straw. I get SO thirsty though it may be worth it!
Look forward to seeing you Saturday!
Jana
Look at that grandbaby!! We sure have missed you! See ya on Saturday!!
Such a precious baby!! And, can I go hang out in Colorado at your house and just enjoy the view!!! What a spectactular setting you have there. How do you bear to leave all that beautiful mountain scenery and come home to muggy Mississippi. I will look for you on Saturday in Raymond. I imagine you still have stars in your eyes from your fun visit with precious baby and wonderful Colorado.
What a nice looking young man there. And what beautiful scenery! I love Colorado and would live there in a second!!! It looks like you had a wonderful time. And I'm glad you posted that picture because I do know your face. I guess I just hadn't seen it in a long time. Can't wait to re-see you Saturday!
I'll take altitude and mountains any day over humidity. Lookit that adorable little man!
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