So the first couple of days have been spent in the high plateau of Colorado National Monument just outside of Grand Junction. Never been here before and it is such a beautiful place. Always thought Utah had a great mix of high mountains and red rock but much to my surprise Colorado has it all as well. We spent a couple warm days in the sun enjoying the views from camp and some mild exploring. Every little adventure needs to start with a nutritious hot dog and some Doritos.
Just a short hike from camp was a very large drop off and an amazing view of the red rock at sunset. I always have a little daredevil willing to walk to the edge with me. She patiently waits to take my hand and follow me out.
Amber won't always venture so close to the edge but she loves to get out and walk when she feels like it. The weather and view were worth the walk. Her little dog Moxy even had to come along. Amber does so well and pushes through so much. This trip came on the heels of more health news that we are sorting through. We've canceled and rearranged some of our summer already but this trip was a must for several reasons. Their will be more on the health situation later. As for now, she can't resist being momma and giving the little one a piggy back ride.
Such a lovely young lady. Such a big heart for adventure.
Mason and I always try to take some time for the boys. We took our own trip and hiked down to a rock ledge that had a great valley view. Afterward we headed back for some man time chatting around the picnic table.
Hailyn was in true form on this trip. Excited, energetic, quick witted and such a joy. She makes us all laugh and her cuteness is unsurpassed. She dressed herself including the "boy socks, just like dad." To be clear, I don't have purple socks but I will wear some taller socks to the gym so I'm assuming that's where she gets it from. The best part was just moments after this picture was taken when she sprinted down the trail, lost her footing and did an amazing head first baseball slide into some native cactus. The next 45 minutes consisted of Amber and I with two tweezers and lots of tears and screaming as we attempted to remove all the "pokies" from her legs, arms and belly. The kids danced and tried to distract her while Amber and I prayed no one called the police and reported a child being tortured.
Ohh the joys of parenting. After two days in the warmth and desert sun we headed a little farther west in search of wolves. The climate made a huge adjustment and so did we as we climbed to over 11,000 feet.
That John Denver was not full of **** man!
Next up...Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center.
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