Today we packed up early and hit the road. We had considered taking our time and staying somewhere for the night, but Susan and I were both tired of fitting the 6 of us in a hotel room. We made good time on the trip and returned home to new sidewalks and healthy grass.
Colorado Vacation, Day 8: Grand Lake
Today we rented a couple of pontoon boats and set out to explore the majestic waters of grand Lake.
Colorado Vacation, Day 7: The Big Hike
Today Susan and Erin took the kids into Grand Lake to hang out in town and play in the lake while Mary, Nate, Colin, and I went on a big hike. We did the same hike that Will led us on last year. It is a pretty awesome hike with some great views. Last year I was excited to be sledding in June; this year I was sledding in July.
Colorado Vacation, Day 6: Colorado River Hike
Today the Connors and Erin were going whitewater rafting and Nate and I took the older kids for a hike starting at the Colorado River Trailhead.
Colorado Vacation, Day 5: Adams Falls
Today we went into town this morning for a lovely parade. After hanging out in town for a bit we headed for a short hike to Adams Falls, and beyond.
Colorado Vacation, Day 4: Drive to Grand Lake
After a final dip in the pool we headed further west this morning to our final destination of Grand Lake. We went through RMNP, enjoying the scenic drive up Old Fall River Road.
Colorado Vacation, Day 3: Red Rocks
Today, after a slow start, we hit the Pearl Street Mall for some lunch and shopping. We then met up with Monika and Paul. We had dinner at a park and then went for a short hike to Red Rocks, where the kids could do some climbing.
Colorado Vacation, Day 2: Green Mountain
Before heading to Grand Lake we spent a couple of days in Boulder, hanging out with our friends Monika and Paul. Today we met at their place for breakfast before heading to Green Mountain for a nice intro hike.
Colorado Vacation, Day 1
Today we headed west for our 2nd annual trip to Colorado. Last year we went with my family and stayed in Nederland. This year we will be joining Susan’s family in Grand Lake.
Lucia is 9 Months
Lucia is 9 months old today. She likes to wave at everyone and clap. She sits up and spins around in a circle, looking for things to get into. She still likes to blow raspberries. The sounds she makes are ‘Ma-Ma’, ‘Da-Da’, and ‘Ba-Ba-Ba’. She is very friendly with everyone and is a joy to be around.
Lucia and Louie
Lucia loves animals. Our neighbors have a cat, Louie, and Lucia loves when he comes around. Sometimes he sneaks into our house when one of the kids is going in or out.
4th of July
Yesterday for the 4th of July we spent a relaxing day at the Reagens’ house. We started off the day with a kids parade at 10, followed by a neighborhood party at a nearby park. There was food, drinks, and games for the kids.
We spent the rest of the day hanging out at the house – playing outside and eating a lot of food. We finished up the day with a fireworks show in the street.
