A Colorado Tribute - The Last Year For The Kloewers

For twenty-nine treasured years, Dick and Alice Kloewer on Elati Street just north of Belleview in Englewood, Colorado have given a beautiful blessing of holiday lights to the people who visit their home. Taking over 300 hours to put the extensive display of animated dolls, puppets and light displays up, there are 143 light balls that fill their trees. Also to everyones delight, 1,200 feet of minature railroad track that wind around the property. Truly a feast for the eyes and a child's delight. Also the pride of a community and state. According to their son Ron Kloewer, he will continue to decorate his house down the street. Some pictures of his display are included in this tribute video I put together.

It is with sadness that we close this chapter in the lives of so many generations of children and adults who have traveled so far to enjoy the Klower lights.

Thank-you Kloewer Family for your years of dedication to all of us!

Merry Christmas to everyone. If you have time to leave a comment on Youtube for the Klowers, it will reach them.

God Bless.
Colorado Hummingbird Photography
Christine McClintock Hudspeth

Happy Bill of Rights Day

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Very few people know that December is the official celebration of the Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. These serve to protect the natural rights of liberty and property to the United States Constitution.

They guarantee a number of personal freedoms, limit the government's power in judicial and other proceedings, and reserve some powers to the states and the public. While originally the amendments applied to the federal government, most of their provisions have since been held to applied to the states by way of the Fourteeth Amendment. The amendments were introduced by James Madison to the 1st United States Congress as a series of Legislative articles. They were adopted by the House of Representatives on August 21, 1789, formally proposed by joint resolution of Congress on September 25 1789, and came into effect as Constitutional Amendments on December 15, 1791 through the process of ratification by three-fourths of the States. While twelve amendments were passed by Congress, only ten were originally passed by the states. Of the remaining two, one was adopted as the Twenty-seventh Amendment and the other technically remains pending before the States. The Bill of Rights plays a key role in American law and government, and remains a vital symbol of the freedoms and culture of our the nation. One of the first fourteen copies of the Bill of Rights is on public display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. A great place to visit in Washington D.C. and one of my favorites.

Check this site out here:

The Bill of Rights

Oiche Mhaith

Oiche Mhaith is Irish for Good Night. If this video catches you some late night, may you soon be off to sleep. I am in this video. See if you can find me...


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Haggis Hunt - A Special Treat

The hunt is on, the camera is set for the great haggis hunt in Glasgow Scotland! Take the link below to this live camera on George Square. Explore the sights while you wait for the Gallus Haggii to appear and learn such things as, haggitat, haggis recipes for after the big kill, and of course cruise through the Haggisclopedia for words you didn't know you needed in your vocabulary.

Armed with a camera and your new found knowledge, now all you need is a little luck and a lot of perserverance. You too could win a trip to Scotland, courtesy of the sponsors. (Not me)

Live Camera Here

Enjoy this wonderful view, and good luck FINDING YOUR HAGGIS!

Photography by Christine McClintock Hudspeth

You too can present your Gallus Haggii (Haggis) to party guests, as the St. Andrews Society of Colorado does for their members and guests each year at the Rabbie Burns Dinner coming up soon in January. Believe me, it is a telling you will never forget.

To find out more about the St. Andrews Society of Colorado Here Yea Go

In the mean time, may the 'Force Be With You' as you find a catch of a lifetime.

Good Luck!

A Rose

A modern interpretation of a portrait of a daughter, I love ever so much.

A Special Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

I would like to wish a few very special people a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May the coming Christmas include many beautiful moments with your children and family. I treasure you all more than you know.


God Bless and Keep You Always.

Horse Play

This is absolutley priceless. I have a deep affection for horses and dogs. All animals really. Please try to watch the entire video as it grows in charm the longer you watch these two play together.


Enjoy the Horse and the Dog. I did several times.

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Just Me And My Shadow...

One afternoon, I was sitting in my car waiting for my sweet husband to run and errand. I have the most gorgeous carved hummingbird hanging from my rearview mirror. As I sat there I took a few minutes to think of all the blessings in my life. My husband Dave is one of them. The three daughters, I love so much. My health and happiness. Faith in God and the ways it allows me to express my love of life.

It was then that I looked down on the dash. There in front of me was my shadow. I am Colorado Hummingbird. I have had this moniker since I was a little girl. A huge smile came across my face. Even when I am sitting quietly and reflecting. I am still the little girl who fell in love with our beautiful hummingbirds in Colorado.


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