Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Great Sand Dunes & The Royal Gorge

Okay, so get ready for UPDATES! This one takes us back to Memorial Day weekend and Josh, Koren, and Katie's trip out here! We had a great time with them, and Katie and Natalie are at very fun ages to play together. I was so hoping that Katie's amazing potty abilities would rub off more permanently on Natalie, but for now, it seems we should give it a break and then revisit...

Natalie was rather enamored as well of Katie's "big girl bed" (Koren brought her MATTRESS with them...but hey, it worked awesome, and it fit in the car, so maybe it's not a crazy notion!). They were too funny together.

While with us, we camped for a night at The Great Sand Dunes National Park. It was our second time to go, but since we were visiting during the spring this time, the water was flowing, so that was great. Natalie got braver and braver by the minute with the sand and water, and while timid at first, was running by herself through the sand and water by the end! And then the next day, we went to the Royal Gorge. We ended up buying the family pass, so EVERYONE who visits us this summer will be treated with a trip there!!

-L

Our campsite...what a view!


Natalie took these pics of Mom (with Dad's help, of course!)...




We are dirty, but still cute...




Night Star trails...it's always awesome to get away from the city and realize just how many stars are out there!


At the Dunes and "beach"...






The whole group at the Royal Gorge!






On the bridge over the gorge...


Katie riding the incline railway...

2 comments:

Jenny Betz said...

Wow! These pics all turned out great! I definately want to go to the sand dunes next time we're out.

Love you guys!

Jenny

Brenda Royal said...

Great pictures as always. Love seeing L, N, and T while in K'wood. Hope you can make it next time J. You have a beautiful family. I always look forward to your updates.