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Maroon Bells with Ranger

This has been an incredibly gorgeous fall. We drove up to the Maroon Bells at least 9 times since the colors started changing.

Here is Courtney and Ranger on the trail going up around the lake.

We always take a picnic and it's definitely a slice of heaven

Ranger's First Jeep Trip

Ranger is getting so big. We decided to jeep up Aspen Mountain on our 33rd anniversary. Here's Ranger enjoying the fresh air.

It was a beautiful summer day in late August and coincided with the mountain bike race that went up all four mountains. Lance Armstrong got second. We passed some of the last ones and cheered them on. What a feat!

Ranger can't wait for his next jeep trip.

Ranger is Patiently Waiting for the Cyclists

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the USA Pro Challenge Bike Race that not only finished in Aspen but then went out of Aspen the next day.

It was so much fun seeing all the best cyclists in the world off the Tour de France.

The streets in Aspen were blocked off, so it was like a 2-day street party.

Lots of great energy.

Ranger is looking forward to his next cool event.

Kia meets Little Ranger

Ranger has his daily walks around town. Socializing is a good thing for puppies.

Here, he's just met Kia and thinks he's just like a big Teddy Bear.

Speaking of bears, we have two bears in our neighborhood. They're all over town, too.

Ranger loves Sammy

Sammy is the office dog at my daughter, Courtney's office at the Blues Jeans Bar.

As you can see, he's huge.

Ranger loves to play with Sammy and thinks they're about the same size!

Sammy is quite the sport and lets Ranger bite his ears (among other antics).

Summer is passing Quickly

Yes, time is passing by ever so quickly.

Don bought this cookoo clock in Switzerland this spring and it not only cookoos but all the little people move around.

The good news is that it goes to sleep in the dark so we're not awakened by the sound!

Ranger chilllin on the Gondola up Aspen Mt

Ranger and I have been going up Aspen Mountain for storytelling. Here he is chillin' on the Gondola going up Aspen Mt.

He has a great nap on the way up and gets off just fine but so far, we've been challenged getting him to "load up" at the bottom and top. Not even does he get coaxed by a cookie treat.

The story time has gone very well with wonderful families. Ranger behaves as well as 4 month-old can!!

Girls and Ranger

How darling are these girls with Ranger? After writing all morning and working on their books, we took a break in our week-long writing class to have fun in the playground.

Ranger came along to entertain the group--or was it the opposite situation? Loved this photo of 3 of the girls having a blast with Ranger. I don't know who tired whom out first!!

Kids Writing at the Bells

                                                           Loved this photo of the kids!

Teaching a Writing Camp

I had the best week teaching a writing and illustration camp for 9-11 year olds for the Aspen Art Museum.

Here is just one of the photos of our terrific week. The kids were so fun and spent the week writing and illustrating their books, playing and going on excursions.

We are off the Saltspring Island for a week of relaxation and kayaking!!

Farmer's Market, Aspen

We had a booth last Saturday at the Farmer's Market. We met a ton of fun kids and parents.

Ranger, Son of Fraser made a 2-hour appearance and played with over 50 doggies and loved every minute of it until he couldn't keep his eyes open for one more second.

Puppy Love

Ranger is so much fun. Watch out for his upcoming U Tube video.

He's bigger, stronger, more curious, eats more, stays awake longer....

However, this heat makes him sleep and sleep....

How we love our puppies.

Ranger the Bold

Ranger is getting bolder by the day. He can now walk up and down our steep stairs and he sure knows where his food is kept.

We will be at the Farmer's Market in Aspen next Saturday, June 30th. Stop by.

Ranger is growing by the Second!

Ranger is now 10 weeks old but now thinks he's a teenager. He no longer listens. And he chews on everything so yesterday, I had to spray the entire house with Bitter Apple!!

He's such a dear and we love him. He no longer takes long naps so that I can read a few chapters of my novel.... He needs a lot more exercise.

I put a bell around his neck because he keeps disappearing!

More later....

Ranger, Son of Fraser

We picked up our new baby, Ranger.

He is not only adorable, but well behaved, has tons of energy and then crashes big time.

We've been introducing him around town and he's very social.

Keep posted for Ranger's developments.

Second Grade School Visit

Had a great visit at the Aspen Elementary School on Friday. I love teaching kids about writing and publishing books.

Here are two girls who stayed and chatted with me about publishing!

Off to Europe so .....

Easter

I love holidays and even though Easter was a couple of weeks ago, here is my cute little place setting. We had some good friends over for dinner that night with a honey baked ham, yummy potatoes, salad, grilled asparagus and homemade cookies for dessert.

Let's see--since the end of ski season last weekend, it has snowed, rained, hailed, sleeted and lo and behold, the sun is shining again today.

Career Day

I have the honor each year (along with many other wonderful women in town), to participate in the 8th grade Women to Girls Career Day.

This year the event was held at The Gant and we had about 70 girls participating. I love this event and wish we had had something similar when I was growing up. It really introduces these young adults to so many different careers and opportunities.

My girls were polite, enthusiastic and I enjoyed their questions.

Room To Read Event

Room to Read is a wonderful organization and I'm proud to be a part of the Aspen branch.

Last Saturday, we had the apres-ski event at the Limelight Lodge in Aspen and it was a big success!

I love this photo.

The $ raised helps to build libraries in different countries. Vietnam and Cambodia were the countries selected for this year.