Thanksgiving in Denver

We were lucky to only have to travel by plane 2 hours to see the whole Braunohler family for Thanksgiving this year. Lauren, Tommy, and their loving dog, Yogi Bear, live in south Denver.

Cold buns, warm hearts, can't lose

Marveling at Uncle Peter's recent jui jitsu competition video

This was Chris's brother's outfit, Thanksgiving 1971.

Robert Henry and Zeal Henry

Walking to breakfast

The Denver Children's Museum 

The two sisters, each carrying a cousin!

Rock City

We just learned about Rock City, a sandstone climbing area near Mt. Diablo. 

We went straightaway. The boys were in total bliss.

Avery took the job of protecting Zeal very seriously.

These are called "Wind Caves." Rain mixes with carbon dioxide and breaks down the quartz sandstone. Many were part of a larger network, all connected inside.

Lunching in a cave:

How 'bout Halloween

We were lucky to have Lauren and Tommy here for Halloween weekend! 

Here are some highlights:

Erika and baby Maya, the chick

So realistic. Our neighbor had a hard time placing what was different about Tommy.

Chris was told by an elderly lady that he made a "sexy nun!"

This looks like it could be a home alarm system ad. "Thieves come in all shapes and sizes. So protect your home with ADT today!"

Adolescent Owl with Auntie Owl

By far, the spookiest house in the hood

Avery spent over an hour eagerly greeting trick-or-treaters at our door (as an elf ready for bed)