The Trip

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I thought I would post a few more pictures from our recent trip to Colorado. This visit was unusually short, forcing us to cram an abundance of activity into a few days. Despite the time constrains, we had a delightful time with our family and friends.

After our arrival at my sister's place in Coal Creek Canyon, the boy and his newly four-year-old cousin decided to go for a dip in the hot tub. It has been fun to watch their friendship grow as the years have gone by. I hope that they will always be close.

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The birthday girl requested some "beautiful pink flowers" for her birthday. Grandma showed up for the party carrying a bouquet of peonies.

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We were able to spend a wonderful afternoon with our dear friends, K and T. The hubby and K have been best friends since they were boys; I have known T since I was ten. The boy always looks forward to seeing their three children.

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Our friends recently purchased three horses, Charlie, Phillip and Pumpkin. A highlight for the boy was being able to feed a horse for the first time. The hubby, who is a city boy at heart, preferred to observe from a distance.

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Our time in Colorado is usually punctuated by several hikes up in the high country. I like how the boy blends in with the mountainside with the exception of his bright red hair. Even though I grew up in Colorado, I am always amazed by the intensely blue color of the sky.

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We came home exhausted from all our adventures, but so glad that we decided to make the trip. The boy is already making plans for "next time we go to Colorado. I can't wait.