July week 4 - Camping in Colorado and Back Home!

We spent the last few days of our vacation in Colorado at a family reunion for my dad's family. Spending time in the mountains was good for my soul! We camped, enjoyed fires, played in the lake, and relaxed. The girls had a blast playing with their second cousins Max and Josie.

Hazel and Max

Daddy in the kayak. 

Mommy and Lenora on a ride!

Max and Hazel chopping wood. They did surprisingly well.

Paddle board

Little E! 

Jake and Brenna

Eliza and Gabby

Lenora napping in the shade. In her suit of course. 

We went on a kayak "date" one afternoon and paddled around by ourselves.

Sunday we decided to head to town for church. We had no way to shower so we just stopped at a gas station to wash up a bit and change. All things considered we looked okay and it was great to be at church. 

Crafts with cousins.

Ms. Adorable

Brenna and Eliza.

One night my aunt Jennifer taught Hazel and Max a dance and they put on a show for us.

Then we let them stay up late playing with glow sticks and flashlights. They were in heaven!

Meanwhile the boys played horseshoes. 

After a few nights of camping we headed down to Denver to visit with my Grandpa. Sadly, I didn't get a picture. We met our good friends Doug and Cristy for dinner then spent the night in Denver. Tuesday we started the drive back home to Iowa. After a long trip it was nice to come home. And the amazing thing is, right now, Iowa really does feel like home. We may not be here forever, but for now, we feel we belong and I'm so thankful for that!