A Sunday Afternoon Drive

Working evening and night shifts can make you feel daylight-deprived every once in a while.  This weekend I was off and we didn't have any plans.  We weren't up for a weekend getaway so I just suggested a scenic drive starting with the foothills that are, literally, across the street.  I was just kind of going stir crazy and its been too cold and blustery for a hike.  But the sun was shining  so we loaded up the dog and planned to just see where the roads took us and try to turn where we hadn't turned before.  Within the first 5 minutes we saw lots of deer crossing

Then, as we round the bend up the hill, this sight never ceases to take my breath away

The Horsetooth Resevoir.  So pretty, even if it is man-made.  We continued our journey and were soon on to uncharted territory within the foothills.  Many pretty houses and estates to be seen as well as horses and other livestock-y animals.  I am always amazed how quickly you can get away from urban living here.  And it seems to be custom to name your property "Something Ranch" with some sort of archway over the driveway.  Even if there seems to be nothing ranch-y about the place.  Oh well, I guess if you live in the heart of the foothills or mountains more than 30min away from the closest gas station you can do as you please. There is an alluring quality to it for sure

After about an hour we were gaining on familiar territory for us and were spit out in the Poudre Canyon (Yes, pronounced "pooder", go ahead and giggle), which was fine with us, we love the Poudre!

Tunnel!

By this time, Cass was feeling pretty bummed due to the lack of hiking that was occurring, I guess she doesn't appreciate scenery

So we decided to pull off and let her explore a bit.  She found some snow to to roll in

And was confused as to what was wrong with the river she usually swims in

And then we headed home.  Overall, just what I needed, to soak up the Colorado winter sun and scenery, even if it was through the car windows.  Now we polish off the weekend by baking a ham just because and watching football.  The playoffs haven't gone our way in the slightest and we are still nursing broken hearts over our Packers, but life goes on.  How was your Sunday?