Colorado, July 2024

The kids and I spent a lovely week in Colorado with Emmy and Tuck.

made sure the Big Wheels were still working...

tetherball

I chased a deer...so cute...

We went horseback riding!

We met some baby goats.

We went on a little hike...and my dad was approached by a little fawn! So funny!

just some deer

photo by the river after lunch

pickleball in the evening...

Paco was an enthusiastic participant.

My dad, the kids, and I did the Bonito Pass hike...it was gorgeous, as always.

Walker and Tuck went fishing; he caught a rare brown trout in a sea of rainbow trout! So very cool!

We ended with s'mores on the final night...such a good ending to a beautiful, peaceful week. 

Kate and Jason visit Florida!

Kate and her boyfriend Jason came to visit us in Florida!

first up: airboat ride

headed to lunch

Pompano Beach Pier

(just before dinner at Oceanic)

Kate with a pelican

Ben took Kate and Jason to a casino!

We opted for a fun lunch in Miami before they had to head back home to Texas! 

We loved having them visit us! 

Canadian Rockies Day Seven: Lake Louise and Calgary

Ben, Walker, and I had to stay an extra day because of the flight schedule...so we enjoyed a final morning at Lake Louise and an evening in Calgary.

beautiful morning

same lake, different angle

Time to canoe on Lake Louise!

We were "fancy" at this hotel and got the room on the upper right...a two-story suite! So fun!

on our canoe

the clarity of the water...spectactular

view of Lake Louise from our room

Annnddd...we had to get a picture here. In Canada, "cattle guards" are called "Texas Gates" - haha. Too funny. 

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Such a fantastic trip! Canadian Rockies...you are beautiful!