Aspen's glory

We had several errands to do in the "big city" today, but before we started them, we took a detour up to the big city's ski area. Apparently, in the late 1800s, the area was all evergreen trees, but a fire opened the forest to the birth of aspens. Now the mature aspen trees sparkle in their fall splendor.

We made a few picture stops, and took a little hike to gasp at the views. It was simply spectacular.





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Bloom Where You Are Planted said…
WOW!!! These have to be by far my favorite tree of all time! I have so many wonderful memories being surrounded by aspens. I think this is what God was talking about when even the trees "clap their hands" in praise for Him!

Beautiful pictures! Did you get your hair cut, it looks awesome! :)
October 10, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Fishy_Fam said…
What beautiful fall colors!
October 12, 2009 at 1:09 PM
sara said…
um Hi, I saw you blog through Bloom Where You are Planteds blog and anyway, saw that you are in the adoption process for an ethiopian child! How exciting! A good friend of mine's adoption was completed this summer and her blog is linked onto mine...don't really feel comfortable typing it in (not sure about the rules of that anyway) Like all rescue of orphans, its an amazing story! May God bless your family!

Cheers!

Sara
October 15, 2009 at 11:00 PM
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