Frosted with Ice

It was a rare night of high humidity and freezing temperatures that coated everything all-way-round with nearly clear ice.

Bemis School of Art - Whooooooo?

Nana, Papa, Lexi, and Johnny took a "mommy-and-me" art class at the Bemis School of Art on the Colorado College campus this morning.

Twin's Birthday

 We recently held a Birthday Breakfast for the twins. The celebration included dinner at Vaqueros over the weekend, too!

Doolies (at Hotel Polaris)

Papa couldn't wait much longer to get back to Hotel Polaris to try Doolies, the restaurant opposite Pamela's which we tried Sunday. Doolies did not disappoint. Read about both restaurants here. Fun decor, fun food, and very fun drinks both cocktail-wise and milkshake-wise. They use Josh and John's Ice Cream!

Dog-friendly patio overlooking the Visitor Center

A Carrot Dog! That's right, that's a carrot.
And it was really good, including the sauce with a nice kick.

Daou's Pessimist and a White Glove.
Note the fighter image in the background.

First Peak at Hotel Polaris

Nana and Papa dropped by the Hotel Polaris this afternoon for a little look-see. It's brand new and just down the hill from us on the southwest corner of I-25 and Northgate Boulevard. We were impressed. And we had a very nice brunch at Pamela's.

The rooftop bar was not open.
We understand it opens Tues-Sat at 4pm.

That's the new Air Force Academy Visitor Center as
seen from the rooftop of the Hotel Polaris.
The Visitor Center is not open yet.

The drink menu is fun!

Pamela's

Lobby bar

Alongside the coffee shop

Downstairs along the meeting rooms

An old photo of the Academy property.
The Chapel is in the blue circle.

Sadie Hawkins Dance 2025

All three of our highschoolers went to DCC's 2025 Sadie Hawkins Dance ("Hoedown Throwdown"). Here are a few pictures we were allowed to share...