Sol.

Sol, Soleil, Sole ... Sun!  It's one of my favorite things about Colorado.  Over 300 days a year of it in our backyard.

Yesterday we ate OUTSIDE for lunch in downtown Denver. And today I ran in short sleeves!  It's the end of December, and this is not Florida, and we ate outside, simply fabulous. The sun out here is so warm, 45 can feel like 70, no lie.  IMHO, a bluebird day in Colorado is like nothing else. 

Here's a pic of Lucy enjoying some rays!

Christmas Day Powder, Colorado style.

It just doesn't get any better than this, folks. Bluebird day, tons of never-been-tracked fresh powder, and my sweetie there to do some turns with me...

Merry Christmas everyone, and Thank You, Mother Nature for all that white stuff!!

Rome, James!

We all know I'm happiest when I have a trip planned, especially if I'll need my passport!  We are likely headed to Africa later next year for our longer 2 week trip - but we've just booked a short week in Rome in January!   Pompeii has long been on my list of places to see, and it's a day trip from Rome.  Our B&B is in the city center and we plan on walking A LOT and seeing all of the historical buildings - coleseum, pantheon, etc.  We'll also hop on a few trains for some day trips out of the city - Tivoli, Florence, and maybe other historical sites closeby. 

Needless to say, I'm looking forward to it.  With this being Tom's busiest time of the year, he's literally been working 7 days a week, and many, many hours a day.  So, this will be great timing for him to relax and for us to spend some time together after the holiday rush.

I'm also VERY excited to report that I have silver medallion status on Delta next year - first time ever.  All those trips home and abroad paid off - when combined with our AmEx points.  Score.  Hopefully it'll get us/me a few upgrades when travelling this year!

Merry Christmas everyone!  We will be headed up to the slopes for the day, then over to a friends' house for the evening. 

Here's hoping you find yourself surrounded by family and friends!

Timber!

This is what Tom awoke to today. Not the best morning greeting to have. It must have just gotten a bit off balance and then...wham!  A first (and hopefully last) for us. 

Thick blinds and seizure meds...

...are what their neighbors need. On the eve of hanging our Christmas lights, I now know what NOT to do. This is actually a house just down the street from us, I snuck this video while driving by tonight...oh...my...gosh.   Can you even imagine living across from them?