Steamboat 2012

We finally made it to Steamboat last month for one of the last open days on Howelson Hill. It was sunny, nearing 50 degrees, and pretty darn comfy when the wind wasn't blowing. Nice corn. A perfect day for this.



Yeah, I'm going to get all picture indulgent on this one, so click for more...

Patience

All of my brother's family love E and are great with them. However, my niece has a near-infinite reserve of patience and wonder that makes her particularly good entertainment (and me over-inclined to abuse her as a babysitter).

Consider the game of leaf races.



Endless. But pretty from a distance, no?

LJ Thanksgiving 2011

Many Thanksgiving traditions were observed this year.
For example: the cheesy dinnertime photo.

See also: lacking at least one pilot.
[Edited to add: STEVE! I just noticed. Bad Steve. (but funny)]
And then: Baby Nine Ball.

It got a little more cut throat this year.


And a lot less random. I had to put an end to TELLING the baby which balls to move.

Good thing one of the family was willing to let E work out the tension!

Family

As I mentioned, much of the Baumgartner clan got together for Steve and Missy's anniversary (Mike, you were missed!). Getting my family together is always good camera fodder, even beyond my nephew's photobombing skills. Speaking of, Ray has some of his own:

The rest of the family cleans up pretty well...



Some are better behaved than others. No comment on my own.

It was nice to see (almost) everyone in one place! Steve and Missy, I'm working on a book and a CD. Soon.

Many Celebrations

My brother and sister-in-law had a special celebration at the church to celebrate their 20th anniversary. I'll skip the details here, as I feel like those are theirs, but I know several people are waiting for me to get pictures together. So.. guys. I got the pictures edited. Here are a few glimpses of the ceremony.





Congratulations on 20 years and best wishes for many, many more!

When did this happen?

Kaya, my niece, just turned 18. She's graduating, she's heading to college, and she's turning into an awesome young woman. And she and her dad took some awesome senior pictures.

A matter of perspective

My niece, Kaya, is getting into photography. The Steamboat clan was visiting this weekend, and while I got no real pics somehow, Kaya got some great ones. I'm stealing a few here. I like her different perspective.
Eyelashes!
 Hi, Dad!
This is the best shot anyone has gotten lately of Eamon's eyes. Does this explain why I can't say what color they are?

All photos thanks to (and copyright by) Kaya Baumgartner.

Americana, Steamboat Style

Apparently, Steamboat is overflowing with Americana.

I knew about the cowboy image. We had to stop by F.M. Light and Sons after I've driven by the highway signs for years. The boys had fun with the cowboy hats...

(Woody, is that you?)

There are a lot of fun statues in Steamboat, and one is right outside F.M. Light- and fits the cowboy image.

Some are bit more... fantastical.

(Crowns are tasty... but sharp!)

Others are of Colorado's standard bronze sculpture category. There are a lot of these around town, but this set is probably the most relaxing.

How you doin', Abe?

In another "classic" category: the Sinclair dinosaur, but with a Steamboat twist.

Finally, there's one that reminded all of the kids of their grandpa.