Lisa's Rough Drafts

Mira on a July 4th Hike in Evergreen

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:42:00 +0000

4th of July Hike with Mira in Evergreen

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:40:00 +0000

Mira sniffing some wildflowers, trail side.

Mira chilling out under a tree. It was really HOT up there that day. Since when are the mountains warm?

The canvas of nature really has her stuff down

July 4th Ever Green Hike with Mira

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:38:00 +0000

Definitely, I'll have to haul my bike up to this trail. It looks pleasant to ride on and I'll likely get further than walking.

I'm a huge fan of wildflowers!

There were no stars upon thars -- Dr. Seuss The Sneetches

July 4th Evergreen Hike with Mira

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:30:00 +0000

All I have to say is "Thank God for 10 second self-timer"! I was able to capture the looks of pure happiness on our faces complete with mountains in the background.

no, no ,no Mira! I was trying to take another picture with the self-timer, but...alas Mira suddenly decided to get up and false charge the camera.

I love this look on her face. It seems to be saying "Are you done yet?". Kudos for cuteness Mira:)

Cuteness aside, she's one gorgeous dog! I love this photo of her wandering through the tall grasses.

July 3rd Littleton Fireworks

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:26:00 +0000

Here I am pontificating on the meaning of "independence day" whilst waiting for the light and sound show to get on the road.

Yeah...this is how I like to roll. Head laid back, relaxed happy smile, and donning some article of pink.

The mini-burger was too delicious to escape inclusion in my July 3rd photo memorabilia. Doesn't it look tasty? Way to go Ruby Tuesdays...

More baseball, different game, different company, they won

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:19:00 +0000

And for my 7th professional baseball game ever, I sat behind home plate on the first base line and just rows behind all the somebodies. Jon scored tickets through someone at Lockheed Martin who couldn't go. Thanks to his quick moving, he ended up with two tickets and asked me along. Thanks Jon!

Ah...Mr. Tulowitzki! I like this kid. He's so intense! And he's fun to watch. He's out on the injured/disabled list at the moment with 18 stitches in his hand. Apparently in an emotional moment in the tunnel, he broke a bat on the cement walls and it shattered into his hand.

Mr. Todd Helton. He's out on the injured/disabled list now too. Back spasms and disc problems I hear.

Mr. Matt Holliday. The Rockies played great! They played their shortest game ever in Coors Field. They won and that's all that mattered to me.

Take Me Out To the Ball Game

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:11:00 +0000

My friend Mike Mulligan graciously invited me to a Rockies/San Diego Padres game in late June. Let's see here....This is now my 6th time to the ball park, and these were fantastic seats

I, like millions of other people, really like Matt Holiday. Here he is playing "nanny-nanny-boo-boo" with the pitcher and first baseman.

Mike and myself enjoying the game. The funny thing is that I thought the two teen-age boys sitting behind us were a boy/girl couple. One of the boys must have been pre-voice change. I thought they were pretty stupid for a dating couple, until Mike told me that they were all of 13 or 14 years old. Then I had to laugh!

Mr. Willie Taveras hitting the ball and taking off for first base. I don't remember if he made it or not. The Rockies didn't end up winning this game:(

Sheryl Crow @ Red Rocks June 9th

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:16:00 +0000

"...A change would do you goood, a change would do you good"

An artsy shot of the stage.

Sheryl winds down the concert with some slow songs.

Sheryl Crow @ Red Rocks June 9th

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:59:00 +0000

Are you Strong Enough to be my man...:)

12th Row seats at Red Rocks were awesome! My best seats so far!

Sheryl and her band definitely rocked out! From superior instruments, a full band, back up singers, and an incredible light show synchronized to the music...she had it dialed in.

Sheryl Crow is so rock 'n roll bad ass!

Brandi Carlile @ Red Rocks June 9th with Sheryl Crow

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:49:00 +0000

All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories
don't mean anything
When you've got no one to tell them to
It's true...
I was made for you

I climbed across the mountain tops
Swam all across the ocean blue
I crossed all the lines and I broke all the rules
But baby I broke them all for you
Because even when I was flat broke
You made me feel like a million bucks
You do...
I was made for you

You see the smile that's on my mouth
It's hiding the words that
don't come out
And all of my friends who think that I'm blessed
They don't know my head is a mess
No, they don't know who I really am
And they don't know what I've been through
like you do
And I was made for you...

All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories don't mean anything
When you've got no one to tell them to
It's true...
I was made for you

Lisa & Sampson

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:41:00 +0000

Sampson doesn't like to show professionally, but he has excellent conformation.

Sampson is Rain's Daddy

Sampson reminds me of a big teddy bear. He loves to cuddle!

Rough Draft #1: Again

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:58:00 +0000

I drove miles to confirm
what I already knew.
I did not expect she'd be there
In the home I used to call my own.

When we came face-to-face
We negated all our change,
treat each other just the same.
We can help who we are,
But choose to ignore.

You are so guarded,
To me hard hearted.
I am so angry,
accusing and blaming
And once again
I'm trying to make you love me
Again

Rough Draft #1: This Is Me

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:54:00 +0000

I am suffocated.
This thing we have going
is so uneven.
I am entangled
I don't want to lose you
But I don't like what "us"
is causing me to be.
I need freedom

I try to envision
What life without you
Would mean to me.
I try to keep my rules
But you want an "us" before
I even know myself.
I don't want to lose my friend
I need space.

This is me
Love me or hate me
wait around or do not date me
This is me

Rough Draft #1: No Title Yet

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:47:00 +0000

"You think that you're so right
Relying on a self-righteous alibi
And that no one knows the truth
Except you and I.

You made a perfect lie
Out of all our days and nights
And I'm sitting here alone again

You tried last
But you did not try more more
You left me with a guilt
That no one could endure

Yet you are not to blame
For making me insane
And leaving me
On Valentine's Day"

After seeing Brandi Carlile in concert this week, I'm inspired to write more poetry and try my hand at song lyrics. Her lyrics are incredible.

Rough Draft #1: No Title Yet

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:40:00 +0000

"You've learned you must protect us all
From every shadow on the wall
From the energy that I project.

What I see inside of you
Is every bright idea inside of me
and the darkest fears I've ever had

You are a mirror of instinct and fire
every primevil desire
pure nature versus nurture

So run along this trail with me
Believe in our pack mentality
Take a howl at the moon with me
And be wary of coyotes

You see the hatred and the liars
With all their primeval desires

Yet with instinct as your guide
I tie you up outside
As if you had selfish things in mind
As if you weren't my inner child
As if you weren't my best friend"

Crystal Creek's Rainy Day

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:15:00 +0000

Trinity's pup....text to come

My New Guitar

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:12:00 +0000

I bought a new guitar at Guitar Center over the weekend. I've been hoping to learn to play for the last several years, but have lacked motivation. This guitar feels great in my hands and is smaller than the loaner guitar I've been using. So far I know the opening to "First Cut is the Deepest"

Crystal Creek's Rain

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:54:00 +0000

A fun photo of Rain

A plush coat, not mommy's long coat

Trinity's Puppy: Crystal Creek's Rain

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:49:00 +0000

11 weeks old

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:56:00 +0000

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful

Mira's been digging around in the South Platte River with her nose!

Mira is a big fan of fly fishing. She needs to learn to stick around a little closer, but overall she's a great fishing companion.

Hanging out on the beach.

Mira in her new bed

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:53:00 +0000

Mira is really enjoying being an only puppy. She likes to play with all of her squeaky toys, be brushed, and chill out in her new super comfy bed.

Eating

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:51:00 +0000

Her favorite hobby:)

Puppy in black and white

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:51:00 +0000

It's been so much fun to watch Trinity take on a mother role. I can't wait to see what this pup grows up to look like. At 2 weeks, she sure is adorable.

Like a little teddy bear

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:50:00 +0000

Okay...so this is a really blurry picture, but I couldn't resist. She looks just like a little teddy bear:)

Look at that Belly!

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:49:00 +0000

She has the mommy buffet all to herself:)