One More Cup Of CoffeeIt's the little things that happen every day that build up a good soul and a happy heart. This morning, we went out for coffee while the realtor showed our rental house that's up for sale. We swung by the local ski shop to have Olin sized up for snowboarding boots. While we were there, a pair of infant-sized mittens caught our eye. A glimmering gray of Orcas and Sperm Whales pulled us to the mitten rack and had Olin's name all over them. She loves whales. We stepped next door into the quaint coffee shop and soothed our scratchy throats with a Costa Rican blend cup of joe. This is why it's called a Cup of Joe for the curious minded. Don't Think Twice, It's AlrightWe drove back to the house and met up with our neighbors to take a morning hike. It was nice to have both fams out in the woods for some fresh air together. Collin and I took turns pulling the Burley up an icy climb with Olin in tow. Some snow and ice lay hidden in the shade of the woods from last week's melting snow. It's always nice to go for a hike and hunt out the white stuff. The dogs lapped us all back and forth chasing their own breath. I stopped to catch my own a few times as the chill air ran in through my nose and iced my lungs on the exit. It was a great reminder of feeling alive with two healthy working lungs and a set of legs to climb. The Times They Are A Changin'It is so nice to make friends who have a daughter the same age as Olin! And they are always down to get outside and adventure with us. I asked our friend the night before to join us on a hike, and with zero hesitation, she said, "Let's do it!" It was a perfect way to start the day for us and the pups! Mr. Tambourine ManBlowin' in the WindIt's a great day for Bob Dylan songs on Solar Radio. There is truly no better way to start the day than with a workout that comes from enjoying a walk in the woods. It's an extra special day when the whole fam can join and even better with friends. Now to relax and sip hot cocoa in anticipation of snow in the forecast for tomorrow. ❄️❄️❄️
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We welcomed our 2nd snow last week with over 14 inches of powdery fluff. Olin and I reveled outside building a snowman, strolling around with the Burley We-Ski, and practicing balance on her snowboard. Thank goodness for the Solo trailer, because I was able to steal a few laps right in our backyard and jump logs in the snow-covered driveway. I made sure we got outside every day before the snow melted. I am so thankful we have the trailer to be able to get outside, even on the chilly days, and share the stuff we love with Olin! Here is a video from our first Burley winter hike with Olin in the single digits up at Roan Mountain! I can't wait to pull her behind on snowshoe hikes this year and skijouring dates!!!
Dobby and Taco ran circles around us in the snow. They were stoked about our new white yard.
Halloween 2018!
It has been a very relaxing end to October with homemade pies and snowfall. We celebrated Day of the Dead to welcome in November and remember our loved ones who have passed away.
Adventures exist every day, you just have to go out and seek them. We took a drive out to Eagle Nest about 15 minutes from Angel Fire. We went thrifting and picked Olin up some old Disney VHS tapes which she absolutely loves, along with a pair of Smith Youth Goggles for a solid buck! Score! We drove to the end of Eagle Nest to embrace getting out of the house and ended up in the parking lot of the Enchanted Circle Gateway Museum where we met Lisa. She taught us how to properly toss a tomahawk into a chunk of wood. Lisa made our day, and she helped Olin spell her name with crayons by a crackling wooden fire. I was captivated by the large 3-ring binder of hiking trails in the greater Northern New Mexico area. The museum was a hidden gem, and we were pumped to have stumbled across it. You never know what diamonds are hidden in your backyard! Go 'splore!
After a couple inches of snow over the weekend, I threw Olin on my back and we headed off to explore a new trail a few miles down the road. It was in the high 30s as we bundled up for an early morning hike with the loyal Taco. I decided to take turns bringing the dogs on hikes, so we can double up on their training and exercise.
With the van parked for winter, our family is still in a transition phase as we explore the mountains and trails in our new hometown of Angel Fire, New Mexico. We are settling in with just barely enough time to prepare for the long winter months ahead.
We took a drive into Cimarron Canyon on our chase for the infamous Clear Creek Falls trail. September is prime time hunting season! With the hike being on Wildlife Game & Fish lands, we jumped at the opportunity to explore the canyon this week where all hunting was on a mandated break. The Aspens are nearing their peak of sunshine yellows, so it was a beautiful time to get outside!
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