Garden of the Gods and Pretty Views

On Saturday everyone got up to go to Pike's Peak. Well everyone except some of us. Terry, Bella and I stayed behind to watch a big game on t.v. You know that little tournament that was going on. The World Cup! Our Nacogdoches boy, Clint Dempsey, and our USA Men's National team had a big game. Unfortunately that was the day and game we lost to get kicked out of the tournament. It was a sad day and I think I would have had a much better time on Pike's Peak. On a good note everytime Bella sees soccer she says "GOOOOOO SA!" She leaves out the "U" but we know what she means.

When everyone gathered back at the house we decided to go to Garden of the Gods. Bella was very impressed with the "biggo rocks". I was impressed as well. I had been there when I was in middle school but that was a LONG time ago.

Bella was sportin' her red, white, and blue in support of our boys in South Africa. She was also carrying her princess.

Apparently when you go to Garden of the Gods you have to take a picture holding up the rock. I thought Bella did an excellent job of playing the part! Obviously someone in the picture was not playing along. I wonder who that was.....

Mom and Dad. They look really excited. I promise they really were!

Sittin' on a biggo rock!

Back at the house my Aunt and Uncle had these wooden ducks sitting on the fireplace. Bella thought these were the BEST! She carried them around and played with them. Lined them up. Put the baby duck on the big ducks back. And gave out lots of kisses to the ducks. She really liked the ducks!

Beautiful view from the back door at sunset.

When we saw how beautiful the sun looked we decided to venture out to the "rocks" on the property. Mind you it was 9:00 p.m. and the sun was just setting and it was about 50 degrees. Did I mention the weather was glorious on this trip!

I love that we are wearing jackets in late June!

Tiffany and I out on the "rocks" with Pike's Peak right over my head.

Terry and I again.

Dad and I.

We got back to a fire in the fireplace.......in JUNE!

The wildlife out there is awesome. This little fox came right up on the porch and watched us. I'm pretty sure it felt like the paparazzi was after it because we all ran to the windows with our cameras and starting taking pictures. It just stood there and stared at us. Probably thinking food would be nice since he is standing there so nicely for us to take his picture.

The next morning I woke up and look who was sitting outside the back door. Cute little Mr. Fox.

Again he just sat there and let me take his picture. Oh and don't be fooled. I was not out there with him. I was standing on the inside of the glass door to get these shots.

One thing is for sure this is a beautiful place!