Movin' to the Country, Gonna Eat Alot of Peaches

Another highlight of the Colorado trip was getting to visit with Bran's Grandma in Pueblo.   While we were there, the kids discovered that Grandma has a peach tree in her yard and the peaches were ripe for the pickin'. There isn't anything quite like picking a peach straight off the tree, sinking your teeth into the sweet, soft flesh and letting the juice run down your chin as the sweet peach nectar teases your taste buds.
We managed to gather three sizable bags full of the fresh peaches, most of which we left with Bran's sister to can, but we did take a bag home. If I keep my fingers crossed, perhaps they will find their way into a pie?

Ahh! Sweet Nectar!

Peach pickin'

Like Mother, Like Son

Great Grandma Almanzar with the Voran kids.

Painted Desert Serinade

Whenever we are in Colorado, we try and make a point of doing some type of activity with the kids that is distinctively unique to the area. Often times this activity is some type of hike. On this trip we found a unique hike with some spectacular scenery. Located just down the road from the town of Simla, Colorado, is the Paint Mines Park.  It was used by the Native American inhabitants of the region to gather the minerals and clay to make the paint to decorate their bodies.

Just getting Started

Uncle Bryce leading the way

Cousins

Dust in the Wind

On our latest weekend trip to Colorado, this view greeted us on the horizon.

For a little over a year we have been seeing the individual blades being hauled by truck past our place, but hadn't seen them all assembled yet.