Last fabulous family visit

The start of fall. It will whiz by in a heartbeat so pay attention cause snow will be a'coming soon.

Yesssss, it's Miss Aubrey.

What a great week with Heather, Brian, and Miss Aubrey. Of course Stash was on the list, also Donita's, a Mexican restaurant that just closed after 39 years. No photo sadly, as the waitress managed to out of focus our group photo with my phone.

Aubrey's camera smile if she thinks about it

Lots and lots of Aubrey photos. Can you see perhaps I'm a little obsessed? What a darling, and boy is she active. Her new walking skills were on full display. She was Miss Speedy by the end of the visit. And, she is curious about everything, especially all those places that I hadn't made child proof. Ha!

The start of fall color. Very late this year, but once the color started by the end of the week it was blazing.

Aubrey and cousin Layla

Lisa, Charles, and Layla came to visit mid-week from Santa Fe. Boy did we have fun, especially Layla and Aubrey.  Almost 5 and 1 is a great combination. So nice to get family together!

Nana and Granddaddy were thrilled to have Aubrey (and Mom and Dad of course) visit. Went really fast as visits do. All our company is done for the season. We are headed back to Naples Saturday. How is it possible it's October??

Much loved company visits and my big book announcement

Sorry, I have been busy, busy, busy with company and a big announcement at the end of this post. We still have more company to come, baby Aubrey for one (oh yeah with her parents), as well as Lisa, Charles, and 2nd cousin Layla before our time comes to an end at Star Mountain. At least until Christmas...

Garlic Mike's yes!

Great time had with Cliff and Tish. Some fishing, eating, and shopping were activities of choice. And a grand herd of elk with bulls bugling as we stopped on Ohio Creek to enjoy. Our bucks were full on enjoying our yard and under the deck spa. What a craziness our animal world is here...

A little mushroom hunting had in between company with good friends. Unfortunately it was a bust this year. We've had marvelous luck with chanterelles in the past but not so this time. Great nature outing anyway.

Lot of changes happening. Temps are dropping in the 30's, leaves will be in a blaze of glory soon and deer are changing to gray by the day. Oh the seasons go so fast here.

of course magic spring water 

bad selfie but at least we're represented

Secret Stash and yes pizza was had too

Great friend Ellen was here from Naples. What a wonderful visit was had. We did the sights and sounds and I loved loved having her. Come back another time please!

And BIG announcement: my book is going live on Amazon tomorrow!! It's been a 2 year labor of love and please visit my newly created website for updates. http://www.gretchenleeadams.com/
This cover is one of my photos and the people pictured are terrific friends who we took on one of our favorite jeep trips. This is my journey through autoimmune disease and all of the practical  research I found to help everyone live a healthier life naturally. Many thanks if you care to explore.

The waning of summer in the mountains

Haying is almost at an end, schools are back in session, and wisps of fall are in the air. And still, there are touches of snow leftover from the winter. You can see small pockets on the Anthracites above.

Deer, deer everywhere. We have a ton of bucks visiting most days and lounging under the deck.

the quail 

Lots of other animals about as well. First sighting of a weasel this summer. It's awfully late in the season.

one of the infamous townie bikes

cute library in CB

outdoor patio at Garlic Mike's

A fun unexpected visit from Lisa and Charles who zipped over from Santa Fe. It was very short but we made the most of it. Nice we're close enough for a spur of the moment plan.The mania  of summer visitors has died down so Crested Butte was peaceful and back to the quaint town we know and love.

We finally took a drive down Carbon Creek. Wow, we'd been told there had been avalanche activity over the winter but had no idea the monstrous damage. My photos don't do it justice. The scope was massive.

Mark is here only for a week this time but we'll make the most of it. We have our next company coming tomorrow as well. Cliff and Tish flying over from Houston. Lots of fun will be had!