2011


We stayed busy getting around to see people and pretty places. It was somber too as Chris' dear mother passed away in September surrounded by the family.

Over Memorial Day, Chris visited Illinois to see the family and also celebrate nephew David's high school graduation.

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Our yearly visit to Grand Lake for our anniversary was a fun weekend.

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Chris' sister Mary Alice swung by Colorado Springs during her Colorado visit.

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The flowers were awesome in Colorado this summer. This is in the Sawatch Range.

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Outside Aspen, Colorado.

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We visited IL in August to see the family. We also checked out Ravina for a Lord of the Rings concert with Rose and David.

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We haven't backpacked as much as we used to but did make it out for a weekend. We checked out West Elk Wilderness for a nice loop.

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An interesting formation called the Castles provided the backdrop for a stellar campsite.

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After 25 years, Sharon met up with her high school friends Vicki, Dee, Sharon and Autumn.

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A gathering of the Kennedy clan at Sharon's cousin Trinita's wedding in Des Moines.

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The Jacob family together at Mary Lou's funeral.

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In October, the fall colors were pretty.

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Thanksgiving at Bill and Vickii's. And that looks like Mom and Dad's spirits overseeing the meal at the head of the table.

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In mid December we spent a weekend in Tucson. Saguaro National Park is really nice this time of year.

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There is also the impressive Biosphere 2 complex that has intrigued Sharon for a long time. Very intesting science taking place here.

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