Highlighting the Trip

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Following 3 nights along the 1200 miles of road, we arrived near the entrance to Estes National park and spent the afternoon with my eldest daughter, then the night at Wally's World, and then a few hours in the morning with our second grand daughter before leaving to visit our newest grand daughter.

After driving the comparatively short jaunt to the base of Pike's Peak, we arrived at our eldest son's pad to welcome his new daughter to the family. Spent about a week there, sightseeing, playing with the kids, and helping put the final touches to the new house they bought. Got to attend our grand son's 5th birthday party, complete with pizza, more kids, and one of those inflatable jumping houses.

Then back to the other side of the family. Visited with Pop, went to a high school football game where our firstborn grand daughter played a trumpet with the band. Met Stubby and tasted his pulled pork BBQ and sausage before buying several pounds of it for dinner. Yummy! Gave the eldest grand son a lesson or two about chess, and played a student with the most beautiful princess in the world our second 3 year old grand daughter playing the role of a school teacher. We collected and decorated rocks which we found in her yard. I drew an arrow with chalk on one rock and asked her what it was. She quickly replied, "That's the way. When ever you get lost, follow the arrow to God and He will keep you safe and show you the way." What a strong testimony of faith from such a young lady! Took our children to dinner for their wedding anniversary and her birthday. A Hoity Toity fondue place. Was tasty and quite fun.

And then headed home. Another 4 nights along the road over some of the most beautiful country in America. A total of 19 days and 3150 miles of pure fun and family. Thank you everyone!

I could write a book on the adventure, but that might be boring to some of my world-wide audience. So, I must get on with the Thoughts from the Dock.... Sumday Soon!
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