Jennifer's Photo Blog

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

If I had a boat, part two

If I had a boat, I would also have six stitches in my finger.

August 2013

Although our trip to California was relatively problem-free, it was still a long day of sitting and waiting. By the time we reached my parents' house in Altadena, we were all ready to go for a walk in Eaton Canyon.

It was still daylight when we reached the trail head.

As we descended into the canyon, I spotted a group of horses and riders on the fire road. I was a little bit jealous but mostly happy to see them there.

We crossed the canyon and headed toward the bridge.

By this time, the sun had set.

It was pitch black by the time we reached our destination!

It was so dark, in fact, that we missed the little trail that leads up to the top of my parents' street. No one wanted to backtrack or go bushwhacking in the dark, so we followed the main trail to the Nature Center...

and walked home on the street!

August 2013

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Westward ho!

Last August, the kids and I flew out to California to visit my parents. We had so much fun that we decided to do it again, and this time we took Seth.

Our flight to Los Angeles was delayed due to mechanical issues. Normally this would be a bad thing, but it gave us time to go visit my friend, Cathy.

She works in one of the towers at Denver International Airport.

The view from the tower is spectacular...

and it's even better from the catwalk!

This one would have stayed out there all day.

Even for someone like me who is not particularly interested in airplanes....

this was an enjoyable way to spend the morning!

Eventually, however, we had to return to the terminal. We were flying on buddy passes and the flight was full, but somehow we all managed to board the plane. Hurray!