August 25, 2009

Colorado

We don't have internet access from home, again, so what would be a leisurely activity during naptime (blogging) becomes a rushed & calculated excursion. bah.

In July we vacationed in Palm Springs, Colorado near where Dustinn's Grandpa herded sheep as a young man. During this vacation, Dustinn's Grandpa said, "we gather as a family here (and on other vacations) for one reason and one reason only--to deepen our commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ."

During the week, we visited the home in Manassas where Dustinn's grandpa was born. His neice(?) Carma now lives there and welcomed us with ham and an assortment of the most delicious salads. The home itself (porches, parlor, etc.) was magical to me.

7 comments:

Nonnie said...

Beautiful, beautiful pictures Val. They seem magical to me!

Katie said...

Val I don't know how you are going to choose a Christmas Card picture this year. Every picture of your family is perfect!!!

Elisse Carma said...

Wow, you got some awesome pictures. I love the close-ups of the boys.

D said...

What a fun week we had. I like seeing the boys with their grandpa Fiddy and their great-grandpa Sam.

Amber said...

How amazing! It's like the perfect summer vacation spot! It looks like a blast!

I LOVE love love the picture through the broken window and the one of you and Bradshaw by the waterfall... have you ever considered taking up professional photography? :)

Curtis and Deanna said...

Thes pictures are great.. Please bring them with you on your next trip. We had a wonderul time with all of you. Thank you for making the effort to be there.

The Wildes said...

Beautiful pictures! You caught so many smiles and god memories.