Stop the bus, I’m all funned out!

This last week has been “oh my gods” busy. After the birth of the kittens, life did not slow down. Instead, it got busier. Why? Well, because it was the week of the Grand Opening for the Spanish Peaks Public Library. It was an all hands on deck event. Dan, Beth and John were at the library every day from dawn to way after dark. The only reason that I wasn’t there helping was a nasty chest cold. The last thing I wanted to do was give anyone that cold.

Thursday was the opening event. A Gala Party…… Lots of dignitaries of one kind or another and plenty of people in fancy clothes.

The Huerfano Winds
The Huerfano Winds

The Huerfano Winds played during the party which was wonderful.

Dan, Deva and Beth
Dan, Deva and Beth

We had lots of lovely food and it was a good evening.

Me in my beaded dress
Me in my beaded dress

I even got all dressed up.

Then there was Friday and Saturday. Friday was the big ribbon cutting ceremony with all the speakers and state dignitaries.

John and I.
John and I.
Gene Hainer, Colorado State Librarian
Gene Hainer, Colorado State Librarian
Dan and Kayla
Dan and Kayla
And the ceremonial sissors go snip!
And the ceremonial sissors go snip!
the stacks
the stacks
The view into the children's library
The view into the children's library
The front entrance
The front entrance
John and Dan at the Children's Library check out desk
John and Dan at the Children's Library check out desk
The quiet reading area
The quiet reading area
Weavers guild in the Conference room
Weavers guild in the Conference room
Susan Tweit, author, reading to the children
Susan Tweit, author, reading to the children
Sons of the Conquistadores
Sons of the Conquistadores
John and Dad getting ready for Dad's program on Saturday morning
John and Dad getting ready for Dad's program on Saturday morning
The book sculpture and Monica in the center of the library.
The book sculpture and Monica in the center of the library.
The Archive/Colorado Room
The Archive/Colorado Room
The Donations wall of fame
The Donations wall of fame
The quiet room and the fireplace made of old school slateboards.
The quiet room and the fireplace made of old school slateboards.

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Quiet at the end of the day
Quiet at the end of the day

These photos cover three days of chaos and beautiful fun.