Winter 2017 Update

Diego dressed as Santa

As you would expect, winter in Denver is full of things to do, although we are not the best about getting out and doing things.  We like taking walks on a crisp, blue-sky day or going to one of the many plays and musicals offered at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Christmas was quiet. Erin and Johann had decided to wait until the inauguration to get out of DC and to come visit with us, although they did send us a picture of Diego, their cat, in his Christmas Santa outfit.  Diego probably didn't enjoy it nearly as much as we did--but Erin says he was a good sport about it.

Erin and Johann celebrating

Speaking of Johann and Erin, they celebrated their second anniversary being together.  This picture is of them at a friend's wedding in December; they look like they could be posing for Washingtonian ad.  Tres elegant!

Women's March in Denver

When Erin and Johann did come for their visit the last week in January, we were able to participate  (at least for a little while) in the Women's March. Despite the title, there were lots of families and men.

It was so exciting and uplifting to see so many people out in the street and talking about issues. We think the Pussy Hats were a nice touch. We can only hope that the energy will continue.

Support Muslim Neighbors Gathering in Denver

Later in February, we were fortunate to participate in another march and demonstration, this time to support our Muslim neighbors.  We were so surprised and delighted with the turn-out, close to 10,000 they said.

Again, like the Women's March earlier, people were upbeat and positive; it was just a great day to be alive.

Charlie and his Mom in his classroom

Charlie is more than half way thru his first year of public school--pre-K at Edison Elementary School, which is his neighborhood school.

One of our good friends at Brooks Tower, Myrna, told us that she went to Edison as young girl back in the forties. 

Although the classrooms are very up to date, the entrance still reminds you of going into the elementary school that many of us remember from our childhoods.

Charlie's Birthday Celebration at School

On January 29th, we, along with Bryn, visited Charlie to help him celebrate his 5th birthday.  He and his Mom made Batman cupcakes to share with his class.  

He was very proud to distribute one to each of his classmates as well as his teacher, Miss Brown, and the class assistant, Miss Clarissa. 

Each came with a Star Wars napkin.  There are probably not many things cuter than a class of five year olds.

Bryn and Larry, Ski Bums

Once in January and again in February Bryn and Larry took a day off and trekked up to Winter Park for a day of skiing.

It usually takes less than an hour and half to get there; but getting thru the mountain passes can be tricky if it is snowy or icy.

Despite a record breaking mild January and February, with very little snow in the city, there was plenty in the mountains, and they had a great time on the slopes.

Charlie teaching Mom some moves

This winter, Bryn enrolled Charlie in an introductory Tae Kwan Doh class, and he took to it like a duck to water.

He was so excited when he got his gee and put it on the first time.

He enjoys demonstrating the latest moves that he has learned, and after a month, he passed his first test and moved up to be a Tiger Yellow Belt.  (Thanks to our good friend, Ashely Brown, who sat thru the seemingly endless exam--it takes a long time to test 40 or 50 youngsters.)

Tae Kwan Doh really is well suited to Charlie and it really helps him master all of the kinetic energy he always seems to have.

Our sweet guy with his favorite game, Sorry.

On the first day of March we said goodbye to Charlie and his mom and flew to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico where we will be spending the next three months.

We love coming back to San Miguel, but it is hard to leave. Charlie and Bryn are practicing their Sorry skills, so it will be a challenge when we get back.

This post has been awhile getting published but look for our next post soon!