Pikes Peak

My friend Darren and I climbed Pikes Peak this last Saturday. The bad thing about climbing Pikes are all the cars passing by as you go. But it doesn't count unless you do with your two feet.

Donuts are available at the top in the shop. First fourteener I've climbed with souvenirs available.

For some reason, one of my legs looks like it is missing in this picture. It is creepy and cool at the same time.

Silent Film "A Summer's Day"

Max loved making a silent film together, so he planned out the plot to another one. He likes hitting me in the head. The music is from The Third Man.

Mt. Bierstadt

A couple weeks ago, my friend Brian and I climbed the 14er Mt. Bierstadt. It was my tenth one and Brian's first.

Finn's First Solid Food

Finn decided he wanted something a little more substantial and tried some rice cereal this week. He attacked his spoon like a rabid dog. He's already in 12 month clothes, so I expect this extra addition of nutrients will mean even more growth. He should be ready to attack Tokyo by March.

Sky Sox Game

Max and I went recently to his first baseball game. The Sky Sox versus ... I guess I forgot already. Max wasn't that interested in the game as much as the giant foam finger, which is something he has wanted for years.

Camping with the Luedtkes

Max and I went camping with Brian and Tyler at Mueller State Park. We had a great time as evidenced in the video below.

Max's 4th Birthday

Max's 4th birthday was rainy but we did end up outside for a while. We can't believe he is four years old!

Camping with Max.

Max and I went camping last week. We orginally planned on camping at the Great Sand Dunes but the campground was full. But we did decide to run around a little bit in the water.

We also decided to visit the Colorado Gator Farm, a strange roadside attractions with hundereds of alligators living in warm water supplied by a hot spring. Max got to hold a tiny turtle.

We found a campground near the Sand Dunes. We were the only ones there, so it was very quiet. Max's favorite parts camping were roasting marshmallows and hanging out in the tent.

Pictures of Finn

Finn has been growing well and smiling a lot. Here are some recent photos of him.

Drifting

Max and I went to see his Uncle David drift his car, which is an activity that can only be seen rather than described. Pretty cool stuff.