.... after Palin had left!

Hank Williams sang at Palins rally. We got to be up close and personal. Dana and me having a great time!!!

Palin Speaks in Colorado Springs....

Hank Williams sang and then we heard Palin speak. She did very well.... so much excitement in the crowd.

In Line at 5:45 AM... Waiting for Palin!!!!

Other than the fact it was in the upper 30's and are toes were falling off.... we were there bright and early, 5:45 AM, so that we could see Gov. Palin speak here in Colorado Springs.

Rock Climbing Videos.... click to watch!

Rock Climbing.... go boys go!

Ben (co-worker) and his friends, Jeff and Will, took Brandon to Red Rocks for his first ever rock climb. Don't worry Cheryl, these 3 are experienced climbers. Ian, Nicky and Alex came to watch and support Brandon. Thanks Everyone!!!!

14,110 feet.... drive to the top of Pikes Peak.

Brandon and I got up at 8:30AM and headed out west towards Pikes Peak. It takes about an hour to go to the top and a little more than an hour to get back down. It was really a perfect day, little cold at the top, but clear skys.

Coors Beer Tour in Golden, CO

Brandon, Jeff, Derek and I drove up to Golden to enjoy a nice free tour of real Colorado "gold". I think the best part of the tour is that you get 3 free beers! Mmmmm! Love Colorado.

Lazy Saturday Afternoon....

After the zoo we went back to our place and ate fried chicken and spuds.... then for a play on the playgound.

Afternoon at the Zoo

Ian, Nicky, Alex, Jeff, Cammie and Brandon spent Saturday afternoon at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs.

Brandon prepares for his drivers test...

Brandon took the Jeep out for a long drive around COS.... pumped gas... and tried parallel parking. Good day.

Brandon arrives in Colorado...

Brandon arrived and we met Derek for breakfast. We went to this groovey place called Snooze.... the pancakes were HUGE!!!