in the dark

This picture has a cool story to it. I'd recommend to expand the pic to see the little guy in it better. Well, one evening I drove by this house which is in the next street where I live. I wanted to take a pic of that red lighted tree, cause it just looks fantastic in the night. Anyway, I was sitting in the car, ready to take my picture as my 20 month old son announces "Doggie!" from the backseat. And sure thing, all of the sudden there was a "dog" in my camera display. I put the camera aside and looked to the tree and couldn't believe my eyes. It was a fox! He seemed glued on the spot, but after a few seconds I saw what had gotten his attention. A tiny bunny...and sure thing the fox took off and chased that poor little bunny through the street! It was amazing to see, cause now I live aboout a 20 minute drive from the mountains, in a newer development. Behind my neighboorhood there is nothing but plains, and we are mostly surrounded by a wall. So I really was stunned seeing a fox at 7pm chasing a bunny in the street. But what a great pic it made, huh? :o)

2 beauties in 1 picture

Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak in the back. We have a winter storm forecast for this night. winds of up to 40 miles and 3-6 inches of snow. Wohoo

Icy Lake

Prospect Lake at Memorial Park, with a snow toped Pikes Peak in the background. Hard to believe now that just 5 months ago I was taking a swim there. Brrr

Merry Xmas, the 2nd!

Now for all of you who celebrate christmas this morning. I hope Santa brought lots of great presents for you!

Since it was Christmas Eve last night, I drove to a church just up the street to take a special picture. They have this nativity scene out there...build in front of this tower with the star on top. It looks so beautiful at night. But last night it was special of course, and the full moon gave it even more magic. Merry Christmas!

Merry Xmas!

Since I am originally from Germany and we celebrate on christmas eve, this will be my christmas posting. I hope you all have wonderful, wonderful holidays with all your loved ones around you! Blessed be :o)

Sorry, it's been so long

But life gets hectic at times, we all know that. Especially when it involves looking for and actually buying a house...and then the move and so on. I'll try to post more often now again. Winter is here...and we had some share of snow. No blizzard yet though! But enough snow to enjoy all the winter fun things to do!