It's a Beautiful Day for a Hike

This Saturday morning, the boys and I headed down to Castlewood Canyon State Park to meet my friend Jenn and her family for a wonderful hike. Jenn and I went to DU graduate school together. We hadn't seen each other for almost eight years and now in eight months, we have seen each other twice (this weekend and when we were in San Diego in October). Although we only got to catch up for a couple of hours, it is always great to catch up in person with old friends - years melt away in minutes. Although I love Denver, it makes me sad to think about all of the friends we have had that have left Denver. Jenn is just one of many these friends.
The hike proved to be the perfect way to catch up and have the kids be entertained too. T-man was a bit challenging between the wining and falling down, but he had a good time. As per usual, the boys didn't want to get out of the house, but once we did, it was great. And we got to see a rattlesnake, a lizard, and play around the stream. All that and catching up with an old friend. I'd say that is a pretty good way to kick off the weekend.