Dmitri does not read this blog. That's why I am totally safe putting up a photo of the Christmas present I bought for him today. I'd give it to him right away, but he hasn't figured out how to hold stuff very well yet.
Today was the final full day of my parents' visit. We went up to Rocky Mountain National Park during the day, and down to Boulder for the Stampede and dinner this evening. This wasn't the first time we went up to Estes and beyond with them, but the last time we did it, neither of our daughters had started school yet. It has been a while. We went up Fall River Road, the narrow, one-way, improved dirt road that goes straight to the visitor center at the top, and then down Trail Ridge to get home. The aspens were starting to turn at higher altitudes, so we got to see early color. We saw elk, moose, and a marmot, but no big horn sheep this time. While up at the visitor center, I picked out a stuffed elk for Dmitri, so he can have some toys of his own that aren't just hand-me-downs. But I'm going to hold it for a few months, so he can figure out how to hold and shake a toy first. I'm sure Val will help him unwrap it this Christmas, as he won't have a clue how to do that this year.
My dad said he really enjoyed the pep rally in Boulder. He walked along with the college kids down the mall, getting high fives from football players, and hollering with the cheerleaders. Now if only his enthusiasm would translate into a win by the team tomorrow, that would be something. Maybe it will be a good thing that they'll be on the road by kickoff. But hey, dad, if you want to listen on your way down the highway, it will probably be on AM radio, 850KOA. Don't expect miracles.
This was a very good trip overall. We are all glad they came out this week. It would be cool if we lived closer for more frequent visits, but this one was worth the wait.
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