Colorado!

So I'm breaking this up into days because I took over 300 pictures this vacation. It's taking some time to sift through them, but I think I'm good to go. I'll post the days separately, but it occurs to me now that it will be posted backwards. All, well- you guys can deal!

As some of you know, Matt's dad and step-mom own a timeshare in Estes Park, CO, so they invited us to spend the week with them. Matt's aunt and uncle, Cindy and Kevin, were also there with their son, Phil, and Sara, his girlfriend. Phil and Sara are two of Charlotte's favorite sitters. :) We had a fabulous time and I was so bummed we had to come back before everyone else, but alas, I haven't earned enough vacation time to take the whole week. Fooey. We had a great time while we there, though!

Days 1 and 2: St. Louis to Kansas City to Estes Park, Colorado

We drove from St. Louis to KC the first night in an effort to break up the trip a little. It was Charlotte's first long ride in the front facing carseat, so we wanted to get her acclimated. She did awesome!

The armrest Matthew made me. It was perfect!

Dinner at Arby's before heading for KC

Having fun in the fun zone!

And we're off to Estes Park

Charlotte did quite a bit of this on the trip...

A little of this

Quite a few sleepy stares,

But also lots of fun!



Entering the windfarms- the highlight of Matthew's trip.

We intended to take Charlotte's picture at each state line, but she was asleep, so this is what we have...

Right after crossing the border

The AWESOME sky coming into Colorado