"Snow Tubing in the Rockies"

What a beautiful day it was for enjoying the Colorado outdoors. Temperature was in the 50's and it was a perfect day for experiencing snow tubing on historic Howelson Hill in Fraser, Colorado.

If you think snow tubing is only for kids, please think again! There I was, going down a 100 yard plus hill with heart pounding and snow flying. At the end of each run, tubers were conveniently pulled back up the hill with a rope tow. Here are a few photos taken of our special day!

"Spider man on the Ceiling"

This afternoon, my son brought us to a gym to experience indoor rock climbing. While not climbing myself, several great photos were captured of the grand kids climbing, and even a good shot of my son on the ceiling, just like spider man. From what I could observe rock climbing is great for cardiovascular health, muscle strength and flexibility.

"GREENSuper Food"

My nutritional find for this month is GREENSuper Food which provides "amazing energy and amazing health." This delicious chocolate drink helps one to achieve their recommended 5 to 9 daily servings of fruits and vegtables each day. There are 30 servings in the 8.5 oz container. This supplement natually detoxifies and boosts the immune system. It is also a complete raw food with powerful phytonutrients. There are also more organic whole leaf greens per gram than other green superfoods-not from juice.

"Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream at the Crushery"

This evening we had opportunity to try liquid nitrogen ice cream here in Denver at at a local creamery called 'The Crushery', which offered a choice of over 10,000 flavors including vegan, sugar free, yogurt and shakes made to order. Part of process and the charm was the adding of liquid nitrogen,which made a quick freeze of the ice cream. For me, vanilla ice cream with carmel syrup, pistachio, sea salt and toffee really hit the spot.

"Red Rocks of Morrison"

Looking out from my son's deck reveals many of the beautiful and prominent red rocks just west of Denver. The Red Rocks of this area represent a unique transition between the Great Plains and the Rocky mountains.

Besides a beautiful Red Rock Amphitheater in the area, the Red Rocks provide many ways for both locals and tourists to enjoy amazing Colorado. There you will find miles of hiking paths, biking trails as well as many picturesque picnic areas.

With the snows halting this afternoon, we all took the opportunity to go hiking including Baby Bella. Here are some of the photos we took as we went out from Chad's back deck, along the 14th fairway, and up into the foothills.

This evening, we'll be experiencing liquid nitrogen ice cream at the Crushery, rock climbing on Saturday, and tubing on Sunday.

"Snow Angels in the Rockies"

Flew into Denver last evening with Desert Princess and Piano Man to visit my son's family , and their now nine month old, Baby Bella. This was also an opportunity to visit my son's new home in Morrison near the Red Rocks. Our son's home is on the 14th Fairway of the Red Rocks Country Club. This morning we woke up to a beautiful snow fall and flocks or Canadian Geese. The grand kids meanwhile took the opportunity with their grandfather to take a hike and to make snow angels on the 14th green.

"Beat Back Buffelgrass"

This weekend we will have our Fifth Annual Beat Back Buffelgrass Day here in Tucson. Buggelgrass is an African species introduced into the United States in the 1900's to control erosion and feed cattle. Buffel grass is fast-growing, highly flammable and potentially devastating to the desert ecosystem. Since being introduced, Buffelgrass has spread over vast expanses of public land, taking over terrain needed by native species and providing fuel for raging fires.

"Toys for Baby Bella!"

This coming week, I'll be traveling to Denver with my daughter and her children to visit my son on his birthday, and his newly arrived baby daughter, Baby Bella. Bringing a few toys of course was something that her grandfather could not resist. Baby Bella is now 9 months, so that was my focus of attention in buying suitable toys that would encourage Baby Bella's physical development. Two of my favorites were the 'Crawl-Along Musical Ball and the 'Bounce and Giggle Pig'. With the 'Crawl-Along Musical Ball, it is all about the baby batting at the ball or rolling it across the floor as a monkey balances on top. With the 'Bounce and Giggle Pig', the baby presses its snout to start silly sounds and vibrating action and fun surprises.