Colorado is full of rocks!

At the end of June we went on an extended family vacation to Colorado! Yes, this city gal and her city kid went with the country dad to...the country. We did a ton of outdoor things we usually wouldn't do like hiking. Imagine it (I know it's tough)- my kid and I went hiking. I still can't believe it. The first few days were spent without Dad. He came a few days into the trip. So he missed the whining about rocks and dirt (from the kid, not me!). Seriously. She kept asking me why I would bring her to a place with "so much rocks and dirt!" (You get the picture.) Anyway, by the time Dad got to Colorado, a little Miss Bug was all about the rocks and dirt and even boasted to Dad how good she was at hiking. She didn't disappoint and she hiked herself down the mountain, then up, then down again without complaints. I'm sure his heart was happy because his eyes were beaming at how proud he was of his city girl. (Again, the kid, not me.)

We all hike in a dress, right?

The highlight of this trip- watching Buggy, cousin A, and cousin C playing together. We don't get to see much of each other so times like these were really special. So special we missed the normal bedtimes, ate way too many sweets, and skipped meals. Livin' on the edge, I know.

This girl's mom is a photographer. Can you tell?

Then there was everyone else. So much picnic-ing, BBQ-ing, and laughter. I can't wait until the next one!

Auntie Kristin helping Buggy get over her fear of nature.

Thrilled about the botanical gardens.

AMAZING.

Seriously, I feel so blessed to be a part of such a great family.

So I guess we can do nature. :)

God Bless,

Kat

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