there and back again...

We left bright and early Friday morning for Colorado to visit John's brother, Ed. Nine hours in the car. Mona slept. We listened to a book on cd. We didn't have many plans for the weekend, no big event or activities. Just relaxing, sleeping, seeing a few sights and eating. And that we did. We stocked up on a few grocery essentials on Friday night after we arrived and come Saturday we only left the house to eat dinner at a local brewery.

Sunday we drove around Colorado Springs - saw the Garden of the gods, a small town called Manitou and the Broadmore. We walked a street or two in Manitou and ate lunch at a small, delicious European bistro.

The plan was to hit the Denver art museum on Monday but little did we know that it is closed on Monday's. At least we 'saw' it. Instead we toured REI and the container store (of which I will be purchasing things from one day when I am ready to organize like mad!).

The boys played way too many hours of video games, which produced a surprising amount of good conversations. I taught myself how to crochet and am excited about my new skill. As we drove home yesterday morning we watched the sun rise over the flat horizon. I prefer it that way. It looks more like a sunset and is much more majestic than rising over the mountains. At least that is my opinion.

We had a fun time and are looking forward to going back soon. Hopefully when Liz can be there too. They have a beautiful home and we are so grateful for their hospitality and generosity.