Hanging out in Colorado for a few days!

The girls and I had the opportunity to travel out to Colorado recently to visit family.  My parents drove out with us and my cousin graciously let the three of us crash at her house and my parents stayed with my Aunt and Uncle.  Thankful for some time to catch up with family and explore the area!  We had a blast in Colorado.

We drove up by Estes Park, it was completely changed since our trip in July 2012 due to the massive flooding they had back in September 2013.  The river, rocks, and roads were totally different.  It was quite sad to see some of the damage as well as many homes and businesses that were destroyed.  We stopped at one point to get out and stretch our legs.  The girls took an opportunity to check out some cool Colorado rocks near the river.  They were still cleaning up the area, repairing the roads, homes, businesses, and bridges.

Showing Aunt Renelle some cool stones they found.

Looking at some stones they discovered with Grandma and Grandpa.

When we stopped at Glen Haven two years ago and there was a strip of stores next to the Glen Haven General Store (now it is the only one left on that side of the road).  We ate their delicious and huge homemade cinnamon rolls!  Thanks Renelle for sharing!

Renelle showing the Brina a cool goodie she got up for them!

Anyone want to eat a bag of rocks?!   How about chocolate rocks?  Funky, but yummy!

We made a stop at The Baldpate Inn for some coffee, hot chocolate, and tea.  The girls relaxing on the Baldpate Inn’s cool porch swing!

Karlie checking out all the keys!  Inside the Baldpate Inn they had a room full of keys hanging on the walls and ceiling from all over the world.  They even had a key from Hilter’s house, one from a bank Jesse and Frank James robbed, and many other really neat ones!

We finally found the stash of South Carolina keys.  They had so many keys you could look them up by name, location, or a number of other details.

Another favorite spot Karlie found…..they had a library, music, and game room at Baldpate Inn.  She was content to sit and read!

Relaxing on the porch at the Baldpate Inn!

Enjoying the beautiful view as we sip our hot coffee and chocolate!

Brina mesmerized by the hummingbirds!

The girls and I shared a cup of hot chocolate at Baldpate Inn, delicious!

If you are near Estes Park the Baldpate Inn is a fun place to stop by for a treat, meal, or you can stay overnight too!

Back at Uncle Rick and Aunt Mary Ann’s sharing stories and laughs!