Vacation 2012 - Part 3 - Lake Fork Ranch

Monday was our official first day at the Ranch. We took it easy, only hiking a little ways to get acclimated, and simply enjoy our vacation. Daddy taught Brian how to fly-fish, and patiently coached Brian along each day. Brian did great learning, and had it figured out by the time we came home. I'm so proud of him. 

The Monsoon Season has hit the area of Colorado that we visit, thus it rained every day...so, we spent a good amount of time at the cabin just resting & visiting...and chasing Aspen.

Eagerly watching and waiting for Daddy & PawPaw to climb the hill.

Due to the bad dirt road conditions, not having a 'high' vehicle, and the rain, Daddy felt it would be best if we stayed at the Ranch most the time. We were fine with that since that would me less hiking, and carrying Aspen. So, on Tuesday, we continued on up the trail at the Ranch to Rock Lake, and a bit further through the canyon to the meadow below Big Lake. 

Aspen enjoyed playing with our hats.

Brian, Aspen and I went for a walk as Mom prepared dinner. We just wandered the Ranch for a little while, but were interrupted by the owner of the Outfitters who was quite friendly and chatting...and, me being chatty, got stuck for a few minutes. Needless to say, we never made it to see the horses and originally planned.

'Our' Cabin...the name of it..."Aspen"

Looking up the hill at the newer cabins

Aspen LOVED the hummingbirds! One flew into the house, and just like Paw Paw Strait did once, I scooped it up in my hands and carried it outside. I told Mama that PawPaw would be proud of me...

This wasn't fun, but part of the trip. Aspen picked up a couple splinters on the trail that day, thus we tried to get them out. Brian was able to get some, but not too much. She still has some souvenirs from the trip...need to work at it again...