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Royal Arch Trail, Chautauqua Park Trailhead

by Miss McBooty

Starting elevation: 5,710′
Ending elevation: 6,915′
Length: 3.2 miles round trip
Recommended gear in January: Ice cleats
Hiking buddy:  Mister
After-hike meal: Beau Jo’s Pizza :)

Although this isn’t the longest hike I have ever done, I can tell you that my buns were burning afterwards!  What a great hike to get the lungs going again and work those quads.  This trail is marked at a “moderately strenuous” skill level so that made my pride hurt a bit less …at least.

It may only be January (almost February now!) but I am very happy to take advantage of this winter’s wimpy snowfall.   Heck, if I ever want to conquer Boulder’s triple peak challenge, let alone a 14-er this summer, I need to start early!


Walking in a Wisconsin Wonderland

by Miss McBooty











Blessed 2012!

by Miss McBooty

A very Happy New Year to you.


Holiday Traditions

by Miss McBooty

Happy morning to everyone!

I have been blessed with such a wonderful privilege today.  My mom asked me to make the Christmas feast again this year.  This will be the third year that I’ve prepared the meal that we all sit around to enjoy and talk about our years.  This is a new tradition that I have completely fallen in love with.  I really enjoy introducing my family to new foods that they would otherwise never think about trying.  I have fun trying to come up with new ways to incorporate new foods.  I’d imagine that it’s similar to hiding vegetables on a child’s plate …just with bigger kids.

I’ve spent most of the morning pondering my menu.  I have a few ideas, but who knows if those will stick or not.

I’m curious to hear about your family traditions, food related or not.  Do you get together for brunch?  Do you open presents?  Do you keep things simple?  What do the holidays mean to you?

Enjoy your weekend,

-FMB


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