Pitkin, Part 1

"Pitkin isn't on a map, but neither is heaven" - from a bumper sticker in Pitkin, CO

Golden's Farmers Market

The City of Golden has a farmer's market in the summer every Saturday. We went the last weekend of June and had an awesome time. The market itself isn't anything too fabulous, especially if you've been to Boulder's market - which happens every Saturday as well. The great thing about Golden is they provide free horse drawn carriage rides and the driver is an old friend of mine, Nina. Nina used to board her draft horses at my Grandma's property in Golden for many years until my Grandma sold her land. It was so fun to see her and take a ride.

The kiddos really loved the ride through an older neighborhood in Golden.

Nina and her Carriage

She has two carriages running on Saturdays. The line can be pretty long at times but definitely worth the wait.

All smiles!

Except for one......

Two out of three ain't bad!

Two peas in a pod

Micah's First Pony Ride

Not quite what I expected...

Chloe's prayer wall

Her Sunday School class prays for different missionaries throughout the year and today Chloe came home with a picture of Bobbie Stratman. When I told her that I knew Bobbie, shock registered on her face. My brother, Ryan, lived with that family for a few years and we consider Bobbie a good friend. Chloe prayed tonight for safety for Bobbie while she delivers Bibles.

Eating dinner on a summer evening in our own backyard.

Estes Park - 2011