The honeymoon was over, it was time to head home. We picked up A first and spent the night with CK's sister, M. We had a great time and I am so impressed with her family.
The next morning, we headed down from Idaho to Utah, where we picked up K, C, and J and then took A to meet her mom. Here they all are, playing with their cousins one last time.
Then we began the drive to Colorado. It was beautiful. Even thought I drive to Utah from Colorado every summer, I usually take a different route since it is closer to family. It has been about 8 years since I drove this way. WOW! The beauty is amazing. It just goes to show how much God loves us.
We stopped at a rest area right off the river. It was so beautiful.
I love this action shot of J throwing the rock in the river.
Finally....I looked behind me and what did I see? All three of the children doing something electronic to occupy their time. Hmmm....trips for me as a kid? Books. Coloring Books. Sightseeing. That was it. I have to admit, though, that as tired as they were by this point, I was grateful for the distractions.
The next day, we went with my parents and brother to Boulder, Colorado. I grew up near here, but my kids have grown up without mountains and they were just in awe.
We stopped at NCAR, where they have a research center, but they also have interactive science exhibits. It was fun.
There are also many trails right from NCAR through the mountains near Boulder. We had a few minutes, so we hiked a little. It was a hot day, so we didn't stay out long.
That same weekend, the kids played outside in my parents' backyard. I didn't take a picture of it, but it is a LARGE yard, full of grass and trees. The kids love to climb the trees and also find some dirt to play with the trucks in. :)
CK and I had the opportunity to visit with A, my best friend, and her husband, CH. I love them both. We went bowling and out for pie. It was a great evening and we laughed and laughed. The boys ended up bowling extremely well-I think it was the competition factor kicking in. :)
We also went to visit my dear friends, J and N. They moved from here to a home that is minutes away from my parents'. Awesome. At least we get to visit. Here...I am not sure what C is doing, but he looks like he is having fun!
Here are the four kiddos: K, C, Q, and J.
Q loved C and he loved her. I have a half dozen pictures of the two of them just smiling at each other. Maybe she is the reason that C wants a baby sister.
Finally, we got home. And....look what we found as we came in???? One of my dearest friends, J, had contacted our pet sitter and left us a welcome home present. It seriously MADE MY DAY! It was one of the nicest surprises EVER! What a great welcome.
And...Finally...I am getting caught up.....there is still more to come, but at least I am up to August 8, 2011!!!! Just two months behind. LOL.
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