R&R in Colorado

We had a great time in the States. We spent the first part of the trip in Colorado helping Steve's parents prepare for a very emotional move. They have now closed on the family home (they have lived there since Steve was 6 months old) and are headed to Arizona to the sun and more permanent grandkids. :)

While we were there, we celebrated the birth of the greatest country on Earth,


took the kids to Casa Bonita,



spent a day at the aquarium,




and took an overnight trip to Colorado Springs which included, Garden of the gods, Manitou Springs, Cave of the Winds and the Summit of Pikes Peak.





We concluded our trip with a visit to the Alpine slides, Slurpees from 7-11 for a "Slide well-done" and emptying out our portion of stored memorabilia. Some of it made it's way to the suitcase, but the majority will be remembered through photos and great memories.