Thursday, July 11, 2013

Our amazing trip to Colorado

And...we're off!

Crossing the great Mississippi River

Nebraska, or Iowa?  They look a lot alike!


What a beautiful sunset

Miss Avery looking cool waiting for supper

Watching this storm in the distance as we entered the northeast corner of Colorado







Our drive from Denver to Telluride/Mountain Village































Arriving in Mountain Village



Red Rocks - these were before the drive from Denver




All snuggled in bed at the Inn

The view in the morning from the place we were staying.  Amazing!







All the wonderful things gifted to us!

Having fun skipping rocks in the San Juan river in Telluride





My favorite color!

Scott and the girls riding on the  "little" gondola










Where we stayed

The view from laying in our bed :-)


Yummy Siam!












Scott and Riley in front of Bridal Veil Falls (waayy behind them)







In front of the door where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank

With our walking tour guide


My first gelatto



Swimming at The Peaks



Girls' first Starbucks





Blues concert right outside our window!




















Waiting for the 4th of July parade to begin


Stage where the many music festivals are held every year






















Actress Darryl Hannah marching in the parade















With Debra, the wonderful woman at the Inn, who helped make our stay FABULOUS!



Packed up and ready to head home





Scott in front of the Balancing Rock at the Garden of the Gods