Colorado doesn't " do" gloomy very well. If it's day time, the sun is nearly always shining. And that sun shine-y goodness streaming through the windows is just enough to make you believe that it isn't cold outside. One morning last week, we woke to the usual sunny day. Peering out the window and seeing that there appeared to be a decent wind , Mike declared that he would be taking Mackenzie on her first kite flying trip. I, seeing a good photo op, decided to tag along. There is a park three blocks from our house with lots of open space. Before we knew it, we had the kites loaded and were ready for some kite flying fun. The only problem, we found, was that it was 9 am and a mere 27 degrees outside. But we were all dressed and ready to go, so we thought we'd give it our best try. Since we'd be hypnotized by the sunshine, we also had forgotten that it's February and, well, winter. One more thing- Colorado, a pretty windy place as it is, doesn't have very predictable winter winds. Mack and I watched as a frustrated Mike attempted time after time to get the kite in the air. Take off usually wasn't a problem; a large gust would barge through, carrying the kite with it. Of course, that would be the opportune time for the wind to suddenly die down, sending our kite ( and our hopes of a fun filled morning kite flying) crashing to the ground. Even though our kites saw virtually no air time, I did manage to get a few good shots in of Mack wearing the cape that Grammy sent to her a few weeks ago. Mack loves this cape so much. Her only rule? It MUST be worn with the cowboy boots I found for her at a local consignment shop last week:
