The beginning of June we had a family reunion with Derek's family. A few days before that the kids got to go to Denver with Derek's parents to spend some time with Parker, Braden and Emma. Of course the kids had a blast.
Driving to Colorado without the kids was nice and quiet. Once we got into Colorado I just loved the scenery. It just kept getting better and better. I've lived in the desert far too many years. I need greenery!
Someday I will take that train.
We got stopped for road construction for about 30 minutes. I was freezing when I got out of the car! It was in the sixty's. We had just left 110 degree weather in Gilbert.
Once we finally could continue on we saw so many deer. Many of which were in the road. One had us a bit concerned because it looked like it was going to dart in front of us but then went the other direction.
The first day we went to the hot springs. It felt great. Maeley did an obstacle course and had to pass the deep water swim test and passed first try. When she puts her mind to something nothing stops her. It was fun watching Derek, Phil, Parker, and Kari do the course as well.
These two became best friends.
The house was decorated to celebrate Derek's mom's 60th birthday.
The second day was my favorite! We went on a hike! Hiking really has become my hobby this year. I'm impatiently waiting for the weather to cool down here.
We went to Box Canyon Falls and started the perimeter hike there.
I took plenty of pictures. If this was my scenery to hike I'd be hiking everyday!
Chase looks so cute in the back. Zoe was crying because she wasn't watching and hit her head on a rock that was sticking out. Not sure what Braden is doing.
If you look really close to the middle of the picture you will see another waterfall. We hiked all the way around the town to that waterfall and back. It was over a 5.5 mile hike.
Everyone except Eunmi and Cynthia went to Box canyon. Cynthia being only 1 would have been hard to hike with. We ended up getting separated from part of the group. Those that hiked the whole trail were Kim, Colin, Kari, Marylee, Blaine, and our family.
This happy face was before Maeley had a meltdown. She didn't want to hike the whole thing and both groups that weren't planning on doing it all got separated from us before we realized it. She wanted to go back and I wouldn't let her. I wanted to hike with my family gosh dang it! After about 1.5-2 miles she finally chilled out enough.
During the beginning of the hike we were getting eaten by mosquitoes.
Zoe was the leader the majority of the time.
This was the waterfall I mentioned in the background of one of the other pictures.
Great family picture!
Ha ha. It only lasted for a second!
Braden playing pool. The kids played pool often at the cabin.
Each family took turns making a meal.
Tama and Papa with the grandkids.
The whole group!
We went to Telluride for a few hours.
Chase with his Aunt Kimmy! He sure loves her and they have a fun bond.
Derek taking pictures from the top.
During the trip Kim and Colin announced Colin got a job and they're moving to Boston. Can't wait to go visit them sometime!
I sure was loving the weather and beauty of Colorado. Every time we go I don't want to come home. Maybe one day we will move away from the desert.
