A few photos from when Ezra has hung out with Saba and Savta…apparently they are teaching him to drive…
Race For The Cure
October 5, 2009 by 4 Comments
We spent the early morning on Sunday out on a little stroll with 55,000 of our friends. I was able to secure a few hours off of work to participate, and Ahna, Ezra, and my Mom picked me up from the firehouse at 6:15am. We made it up to Denver, parked, and wandered near the start line by 7am…and started our walk at the end of the 5K run that had just kicked off. We were able to find and meet up with our friends Britta and Ryan Fisher, and we enjoyed their company as we completed the course. It was again a chilly morning (seems like it is cold every single year) – with temps hovering near the 30 degree mark and a slight wind that made it occasionally colder. Denver is the home to the world’s largest Race For The Cure, and even though the numbers were a little down from last year, it was great to once again head out and help such an amazing cause.
Thanks to my Mom for the photos.
Fun While Walking
October 3, 2009 by 2 Comments
Ezra’s mobility continues to amaze us. He is really close to running – and at times (like going down a hill) appears to actually be moving fast enough to be considered a run. I noticed the other day that he has become comfortable enough with walking, that he is now started to have fun with it: changing the pace, changing the stride, stepping over or around things like lines or patterns in the ground, etc. Oh, and up and down stairs? Should be mastered by the end of the month.
Winter Park
September 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment
This was a solo deal (ie: Oren only). I had the opportunity to go to the East Grand Fire Department in Winter Park and teach a one-day course in Rapid Intervention (firefighters saving firefighters). The course went well and was fairly uneventful…but I did get up there about 15 minutes early and was able to snap a few photos of the changing trees. We are hoping that all of us get up to the mountains to see the trees soon….
What ARE You Supposed To Look Like?
September 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Got this video from a friend (apparently, we are a little behind the curve on this one since there are already over 9 million views) and I thought that it was too good not to share.
Snow
September 22, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Yes, it was the last day of summer. Yes, it snowed. Yes, this is Colorado. Yes, we love it.
PS – Ski season is one step closer as two resorts fired up their guns.
IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial
September 20, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The third Saturday in September marks the annual IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial held in Colorado Springs. The memorial is dedicated to the union members who died in the line of duty over the past year (June – June), and this year 122 names of the bravest were added to the wall. Several thousand people from all over the nation were in attendance as each name was read with a bell sounding for each of the fallen. There were also flags given to each of the families, the Air Force Cadet Choir singing, and a flyover of F-16 fighter jets from Buckley Air Force Base. This year, the Honor Guard itself was made up of over 750 people, including 250 pipes and drums. It’s definitely something that if you live in/near Colorado you should come to next year (it’s going to be on Sept 11, 2010). Photo below is from the Colorado Springs Gazette.
Rock Climbing
September 18, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Technically: yes. By definition: no. Or is it by definition: yes. Technically: no. Who knows, but I can tell you that Ezra and I weren’t roped in on a lead climb with a harness, chalk, and extra quickdraws. We were however on the rock that gives Castle Rock it’s name. It’s a short 5 minute drive from the house and a relatively short hike that is normally door to door in about an hour. It was a pleasant morning with temps right around 50 degrees (winter is definitely in the air: it’s been getting into the low 40’s at night). Ezra got the ride up to the top, but then walked around the base of the entire rock noticing all of the flowers up there; which he is now calling ‘wowers.’
Ezra Visits ARVC
September 17, 2009 by Leave a Comment
One of the places that Ezra’s Savta works for is the National Association of RVs and Campgrounds. Last Friday while I was at the Stair Climb, Ezra had the opportunity to visit the office with Mom and hang out for a little while. Based on the photo, it looks like they put him to work….
The Life of a Little Hippie 