Steamboat Springs

My dog can rock climb apparently.

We had a busy weekend, at the lake on Friday afternoon, where we swam with Scott's coworkers and then BBQ'd.  Z impressed us all by climbing a nearly vertical rock slab by herself.  Scott didn't drown, and I managed to not fall off a cliff.

Saturday brought us three on a drive to Steamboat, after a detour from Larimer Sheriff's to Wyoming (thanks guys).  "I think we're too far north..."
Scott:"What makes you say that?"
Me: "We just hit Wyoming.  Don't think Colorado 14 will be here."
Scott: "Good thing I like driving..."

We hiked up to Fish Creek Falls, and then walked around downtown, where we stopped for dinner at a Mexican joint called Tequila's.  They had AMAZING food; I stayed simple with an enchilada, Ziva had water, and Scott got a pork burrito with chili verde.  Great staff, and a fun birthday song for the table next to us.  Ziva made friends with a little girl, with Shirley Temple curls.  I am so very lucky I have a dog who loves kids.  Her tail was wagging the entire time, and she gave the shy little girl a kiss to boot.

The drive through North Park was beautiful.  I had never taken this route before, and since Scott is originally from Wisconsin, neither had he.  We had fun finding radio stations in the hills while we followed the Poudre to its headwaters.  The mountains are still so snowy, and SO WET.  The ground is literally just dripping water off of every edge and culvert possible.  In many places along the hiking trail, there was just a trickle of water.

The falls were still so full:

A few from our trip.  He likes Ziva, and didn't mind her being in his car.  She behaved very well except for pulling me down the mountain at a fast run!

Our favorite picture of her:

OH HIIIIIII!!!

Sunday, we joined Melissa and Brandon again at Real Faith for a BBQ, sermon, and sports afterward.  Scott was wonderful for going with me, and Brandon gave an amazing speech about selfishness and pride and how we avoid conflict with other, or cause it too, based on this.  Real Faith is a wonderfully inclusive community based on a love for God and hope to be close to Him, not so much on duties to the church.  It's a group brought together by a shared desire, rather than a need to convert or pressure or preach.  Just to love totally, which I enjoy.

It's been an amazing time this last month.

Arizona in less than two weeks :) School in about 4 weeks; I already have my school supplies and backpack set up; just waiting on a textbook list.  This summer has flown by!