Our Colorado & Arizona Trip

We had a great time in Colorado & Arizona earlier this month. We watched a small town 4th of July parade & fireworks, went river rafting, had DELICIOUS sushi (can you believe it?!) in Durango, rode the gondola in Telluride, saw the Double RL, spent FOREVER getting the kids' & uncle & aunty's wild west photo taken, roasted marshmallows by the river & almost roasted the trailer, drove from Durango to Silverton to Ouray at 10 p.m. on a 2-way, winding, deserted road that was just wide enough for 1 1/2 cars with drops on at least one side (which required shots back at the trailer) & dodging boulders in the road from falling rocks, and much, much more!

But nothing compares to the time that we all got to spend together. It was great being around family & catching up on our lives. We really appreciate being included & thank uncle & aunty for taking such great care of us. We love you! Oh, and thanks to Jeri for driving up AND back while managing NOT to hit any wildlife. Pretty impressive. YEE HAW!!!

Colorado Countdown

The countdown to our Colorado trip has begun. Just 6 short days until we fly to Arizona & begin our drive to Colorado with the cousins. Melia & I are so excited! Last time we were there, she was in my tummy. It's going to be a blast...literally. We'll be there for the 4th of July which, as I remember, we missed back then because of the fires going on during that time. I'm just going to enjoy being with family & away from home.

The weather here has been ridiculously hot! High 90s to low 100s. Phew! But seems to be cooling down a bit. Today is my Friday so I'll be having a great weekend! You do the same.

Long Time No Write!

Well, greetings to you all! It has been quite a while since my last entry; I apologize. May was filled with quite a bit of "stuff" including my godson's high school graduation. Kyland graduated from Hamilton High School in Chandler, AZ on May 28. It was very hot, but the ceremony & our visit was very nice. And definitely worth it. Melia had a great time with all of her cousins & of course, her auntys and uncles.

Now that June is here, summer has definitely begun. Melia's last day of school was the 10th & we went with some friends to Disneyland after she got out. Yes, we enjoyed ourselves. She started her Summer Day Camp yesterday & is loving it. Today she's already taking a field trip to a bounce house place. How fun! They've got plans to go bowling, swimming, to Aquarium of the Pacific, to Knott's Berry Farm, etc during this camp. Lucky girl. July 2, we will be starting our 4th of July vacation to Colorado to spend more time with the cousins. I am sooooo looking forward to it. Last time Melia was there, she was in my tummy.

We hope you're all doing well & hope to see you soon!

Happy Birthday, Heather!

Good morning to you. Hope all is well with you & your families. I would like to wish my sister-in-law HAPPY BIRTHDAY! today. She is in Indiana with my brother & their 3 children. We hope she has a GREAT day!

This weekend is Mother's Day & I'm determined to make it a special one. My mom is coming up from San Diego & my grandma will be here, too. We're going to have our 4-generation portrait taken & then have a nice dinner following it. I'm definitely looking forward to it. Being a mother is the MOST rewarding experience in the world! I'm so proud of my little baby girl.