On purpose.
No, seriously we detoured to come here specifically.
Our Newell Coach was born here and we went to tour the factory. Robb's tireless research in choosing Newell was affirmed in spades. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our Newell experience and the trip was totally worth it. Though no one asked to look at our rig, we were invited to camp here and return whenever we were in Miami (a.)
A snapshot (pun half-halfheartedly intended) of our past few weeks follows with some gross omissions.
Sadly, we neglected to get any pictures with the Hasselgren family. We hope this just guarantees that we will see them again soon to rectify that overlook! Jim and Kristi, We truly appreciate your generous hospitality and treasure our time spent with you. Seeing those five tow-heads lined up on the couch is a picture we'll have in our hearts forever and we can't wait for some more pool lessons from Hannah!
Steph, Allie and Keith, all the pictures from our fabulous day with you are on Jamie's camera and I am hogging the computer so we will have to wait to share those. Jillian has finally stopped asking of every where we are going, "Is the girl with the white sweatshirt going to be there?" She is in love. As am I, it was so great to see you all and know what a happy life you've found.
Monty; Jeff and Jen's sweet, sweet dog. A golden and poodle mix who doesn't shed and kept the kids entertained all night. Jamie fell in love.
Robb and Jeff. Jeff's dad got some, I'm sure, great pictures of all of us, but they are, of course, on his camera. Oh well, it was so good to get to see the Meurer clan!
Back at BW3's. Donnie, Erick, and Katie helped us introduce our kids to the wings of our college days.
We stopped at Erick's on our way out of Denver and ended up spending one more night outside of his place. Between his jalapeno poppers, chicken tacos, guacamole and $2.00 water he's lucky we ever left!
Our little kitty cat, vampire bat and vampire.
Sticking pennies to the train track with left over fake blood. We figured if we had to listen to the train whistle in the middle of the night we should have a souvenir.
We went out to Odell's brewery; live music and sample trays. I love college towns.
Next up to Sterling to see the Grahams. We managed to show up at the worst possible time; besides being crazy busy at work, Toby is building a house by himself and, though it is not quite done, was scheduled to move in the next day.
We did manage to steal some time and sample some local Mexican food. Here are the girls and kids minus Sully; their almost two year old cutie.
Lake Maloney in Nebraska; so beautiful, if it weren't for the threat of some real winter weather, we might still be there.
Happy trails!
LOL...Donnie didnt have makeup on...that was my first thought. He still looks exactly the same! And the "Hair God"...ditto. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time there...you packed a lot in.
Would love to take the kids to CO. sometime.
We are having a blast too...taking a time-out to breathe-now that "driving to class" is over....whew....Im mentally exhausted. Miss and love you.