Linda Rokos Watts

The latest news: BOULDER - Authorities were prepared for the worst overnight, but on Friday morning reported good news in the fight to contain a wildfire that has already claimed 169 homes. Driving into Estes on Tuesday for swim practice the sky was red and orange, this isn't the best picture but it was taken with my cell. Typically from this view point you'd be able to see a stack of mountains in the background in the National Park, but not on Tuesday. They even kept the kids in during the day on Tuesday because it got pretty thick in the valley. Reports from a few friends that live in the fire zone are slowly coming in. Some of their houses have survived and some houses have not but more importantly everyone has. Lots of thoughts and prayers are being sent to the people fighting the fires and to those devastated by the fires. Last night Stella and I had a long talk about what we would do in case a fire showed up on our door step. We also talked to my parents who live...

No joke this time. This fire is intense. So far reports are coming in that quite a few homes have burned down and a couple 1000 acres. It's burning hot and fast! It started on Monday morning, and unfortunately the 65 mile an hour gusts didn't help and it spread fast! (photo courtesy of Joan) Luckily our house is a few miles north and a few valleys over from the fire but I woke up in the middle of the night and had to close the windows because the smoke had settled into our valley. Took this picture driving into Boulder yesterday to grab some groceries. It was thick in town and ash was falling everywhere. (photo courtesy of Joan) Thoughts and prayers are with those who are fighting this fire and for those who's lives are being turned upside down by this thing. Much Love!

Stella and I busted up to Steamboat on Saturday morning for a few days of hot springs , hiking, biking, relaxing and playing. It was beautiful!!!! Great weather, great friends, and beautiful views. It doesn't get much better! The Saturday morning drive through the National Park in Estes on our way to Steamboat! Every time I drive through the park, it always amazes me. The views are stunning! I didn't get too many pictures this weekend. We were too busy playing. Here's one of Stella and I on the deck at the cabin on the Adam's Ranch. Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Much Love!

We've made it through week two of swimming and school! Whew! It's going to take a bit of getting use to being back in the swing of a solid schedule but so far so good. Stella had a great practice last night, we had to work through a few frustrations but we're finding our groove. After a 400 IM warm-up, the coach had the kids swimming laps with only a 15 second pause between laps for a full solid hour. Stella was whipped out after practice but she still found a little energy to go play on the diving board with her team mates after practice! :) The butterfly is definitely the hardest stroke but she's committed to getting it down! Lovin the backstroke! Swimin as the sun is settin ! As long as we are still smiling after practice, it's all worth it! She's workin hard and it makes me a proud mama! We're off to Steamboat for the long weekend, lots of relaxing and playing to be done. Hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Much Love!!!

I woke up this morning FREEEEEZZZZZING ! It was awesome! The first thought I had in my head, and before I opened my eyes was snow and then I looked out the window and it was bright sunny and in all reality about 60 degrees (i know, not too cold and most definitely not "snow cold") but regardless it got me really excited about the up and coming ski season. I'M READY FOR IT!!! The cold, white, scarf wearing weather. Here's a pic from last season. It was one of the best days of the season out on the mountain with a great friend. Those are the best kind of days....right!?! Praying for snow (although it's a bit premature!) hehe Much LOVE!

Crank this up! It AWLWAYS makes me giggle because I try and chant along, but it's a great song!! Much Monday Love !!!!

Meet Hank Rokos . The newest member of the Rokos Family! Stella and I were down in town on Saturday and on a whim thought it would be a fun idea to get a fishy! He's blue and big and seems to be a bit grumpy but I'm hoping with a little of our family lovin he'll be a happy fishy! Hope everyone had a beautiful weekend! Sending out much Love!