Our 1st Snow - Colorado Style

A few weeks ago, we had our first snow of the season. After our first Winter in Colorado Springs (which had the most snowfall in 20 years), this Fall - Winter has been quite warm and beautiful weather. On this Sunday, I (Jon) was flying back in from Washington DC, so I didn't get to see the kids enjoying the snow. Once the temperatures warmed up, it didn't stick around.
However, these are a few pictures that Monica took of Wes, Susanna, and Brigham enjoying the beautiful...BUT brief "Winter Wonderland".

A Wonderful Weekend - Part 2

Air Force Falcolns vs. Army Black Knights - Sat. November 3rd

The Air Force Falcolns played host to the Army Black Knights. This was the 1st Air Force Football game for Wes and I and the place was packed for this Service Academy Gridiron battle. Air Force easily won the Game 30 - 10 behind running of Chad Hall, who set a school record for yards rushed in a Game (275). Also, we witnessed 3 Field Goals by Ryan Harrison (one was 56 yards with plenty of distance).

As you can see, we didn't just watch football. Wes got to check out some Air Force gliders that the AF Cadets train in. At Halftime, the Air Force Falcoln put on a show for the Crowd. I was fortunate to get a shot of the falcoln flying by mid-field. Of course, Wes and I checked out the variety of concessions (hot dogs, nachos, Gatorade, Dip-N-Dots, etc.). When I mean check them out I mean we had to taste them to see if they tasted different at an Air Force Football Game or not.

Also, we saw a lot of Cadets (Air Force and Army) and various

Military equipment at the Game. As you can see by the last picture of Wes with the Official Game Program, you can see we had a great time at the Game.

One of the neat things that we did not stick around for (we wanted to beat the traffic) is the two teams gather together at the end of the Game and listen to each of the School Songs. Wes and I heard it on the radio broadcast. That time of respect and comradre within the Military Academies makes me proud of our Military Men and Women.

In two weeks, Wes, Susanna, and I are going to see the Final Home Game of the Season against San Diego State. Once again, Wes and I will be in our Air Force shirts. While Susanna will get a chance to root for the Home team in her Air Force Cheerleading outfit. With two kids and me at the game, I'd better bring more money for concessions.

A Wonderful Weekend - Part 1

James Taylor Concert in Colorado Springs - World Arena: Friday, November 2nd

This past weekend (Nov. 2nd -4th) was a "wonderful weekend". Friday night, Monica and I started it off by seeing James Taylor in Concert @ the World Arena in Colorado Springs. It was the 1st time ever that James Taylor had performed in Colorado Springs. The audience loved him. The great thing about James is that his voice had stayed the same over all these years.

This was the 2nd time Monica and I had seen James Taylor in Concert. The last time was about 10 years ago in Birmingham, AL. James showed off his incredible musical ability (song writing, guitar, and singing) by performing most of his famous hits like: Sweet Baby James, Carolina, Fire and Rain, Shower the People, You've Got a Friend, Mexico, and so much more.

Monica and I had a great time just sitting back and enjoying the wonderful evening...and even a greater time when we got home and realized the kids were sound asleep in their beds.