Monday, February 25, 2013

Mountain Friends

Oh Happy Day, we should be thankful for each new day!
 
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We had such a wonderful time up in the mountains this weekend; this was our first sighting of Elk, a bit sweeter because lately when we've gone up to the park, we haven't seen any.
 
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This big guy and his friends were right across the street from our condo-isn't he magnificent?
 
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Hey there big fella.
 
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Love this guys face!  We had a wonderful family time together; only eight of us were able to go snow shoeing but everyone did try; it is just too tough and cold for the littles. I've got photos of the gang for tomorrow.  We had wonderful dinners and played lots of games in the evenings. Saturday evening the snow began to fall and it continued through last night; we headed home mid-morning yesterday, thankful we left early because the roads were pretty dicey.  We found that our home had received 6-8" of new snow, so had to shovel immediately.  I expected it would still be snowing this morning, but the sky is blue and the sun is out.  Colorado got hit pretty bad with the latest storm; we sure need the moisture though.  I hope you had a wonderful weekend and will have a spring in your step today & joy in your heart.
Warm Winter Hugs,
Noreen & Hunter

18 comments:

Beth said...

I loved seeing your photos. It always brings back great memories of our travels to Estes Park (we stay at The Woodlands, if you ever need a fantastic place to stay). Also in season (they close over the winter), I highly recommend The Sundeck restaurant for fresh trout.
We also got 6" of snow and we expect more tomorrow. Have a wonderful week!
Beth

Marissa said...

What a beautiful Elk!!
Glad you had a great time with your family!! making memories is awesome!! have a blessed day :)

Kris said...

Those Elk are lovely!!! Glad you had such a nice weekend!!!
: ) xo KRis

Robyn said...

Sounds like you had a really really nice weekend. I love the photos.. I have never seen Elk so close up. They are beautiful!

Debbie said...

WOW the elk are truly beautiful! Sounds like you had a wonderful family time...Sounds like many people got lots of snow this week-end! We had lots of sunshine... Enjoy your day!

Golden Woofs! SUGAR said...

Woof! Woof! I wonder if they enjoyed the new SNOW. A lot of SNOW ... hope you guys are alright. We saw lots of accidents on TV. The SNOW is headed our way. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

Berts Blog said...

Oh I am so looking forward to your snow showing pictures too. It is great you got to spend time with loved ones and to see the beautiful elk. I love them just shy of my love of Moose. both incredible creatures. cAn you imagine carrying that big antler around on your head through the winter, making your way through trees and forest terrain. What magnificence.

Love
Bert

Terry and Linda said...

The elk seem to live everywhere in Estes Park...even right on the street will all the people.
Linda
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KSO said...

Beautiful wildlife pictures! Happy Monday!

Cindy said...

Wow what great photos of the Elk. Sounds like you and your family had a lovely time and what sweet memories you making.

Thanks for stopping by and welcoming me back to the blogworld, I'm glad to be back.

Blessings,
Cindy

pam said...

So glad you had such a fun weekend. I guess our daughter had about 9 inches where she lives. We just got 14 and now tonight we may get 20 more.....OY. But it is pretty when you're home and safe. I love the pictures of the elk scattered in the open...not hiding in the trees. Antlers are so fun!

GOOSE said...

the elk are beautiful. And I am so happy to hear that you and your family had a wonderful time. Sounds like a perfect weekend.
Blessings,
Goose

Murphy said...

We are really thankful for a blue sky day after being in the smog for so long. Glad you had a wonderful weekend. Did Hunter pet the elk - LOL!!

Your Pals,

Murphy & Stanley
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Cranberry Morning said...

Those elk are magnificent creatures! What an amazing Creator we have.

Had to stop in and see your Hunter too. Thank you for stopping in at Cranberry Morning today. Wouldn't it be fun to see both Hunter and Bridger on our deck in the snow. :-)

NCmountainwoman said...

Love the elk herd. And so glad you beat the storm.

Jeanne Pursell said...

The elk are beautiful! Glad to hear you had a good visit with your family. Hope Hunter was ok while you were gone!! xo Jeanne

Kathy ... aka Nana said...

Sounds like you all had such a wonderful weekend ... can't wait to see more pictures. I loved seeing all the elk when we were in Estes Park.

Wish we had gotten some of that snow ... just rain here (and a lot of it).

The Army of Four said...

How beautiful!!!
KZK