Double Dipping ?

Last night, in Amarillo 'falling back'

meant an extra hour!

Fabulous!

Today, we were up early and headed here.

As we crossed the state line,

I turned my watch back an hour.

Wow, two hours ahead in one day!

Double Dipping?

Loving it!

Evening on the front deck.

Warm inside!

Fall to Winter?

Last evening was beautiful!

We enjoyed the chimenea fire.

And the trees.

Today we headed to Espanola.

The Rio Grande is lined in color!

Back in our little neck of the woods,

we enjoyed the evening with

hot dogs in the living room,

the Cowboy game, :(

a warm fire

and the first snow of the season!

mmm... hmmm!

Getting even

As always,

we do not allow our retreat guests to

help with food prep or clean up,

not even carry a plate to the kitchen...

period.

This morning when we got up,

this is what we found. 

With lights and sidekicks removed,

the tables were folded

and stacked aside.

The chairs were folded

and ready to store.

Clearly, this sweet group

 was helping us with the cleanup!

Or...

maybe... 

it was done...

to arrange

 more comfortable seating 

to watch a movie.

Either way, it sure made our day easier!

Thank you

and, we appreciate you! 

Goodbye, sweet friends!

We look forward to your next visit! 

Records, Relaxing and Reading!

It's official.

A record has been set.

Three puzzles were completed

this weekend.

There was a lot of rest,

relaxing and reading.

The Multi Talented Group

They arrived this afternoon

and started right to work!

Stamping tiles - very cute! 

Working puzzles -

very challenging!

Also, scrapbooking, reading

and following the Ranger's WIN!

Autumn Continues

Honestly, I thought that

the beauty would be gone,

the trees done with color

and looking quite bare

without many leaves left.

After all, there is

snow on the higher mountains!

It is visible from Las Vegas.

But I was wrong!

The gold, though not so brilliant

continues to flow!

The Aspens are at their peak!

The cool evenings

bring a warm dip in the hot tub,

a relaxing time by the chimenea

and a dependence on the rock fireplace.

My favorite warm spot

is in our bed

under the elecric blanket!

Mmmmmmm...

good night!

Relaxed, Rested and Renewed

As I was leaving,

this tall, beautiful Aspen

caught my attention.

It stands behind the cabin

and is not really noticed.

Except today.

Those yellow leaves are oustanding

against the blue, mountain morning sky!

Amarillo by Morning!

Love this Saturday morning surprise!