We are officially back from our vacation this Summer! You all know the story of the little engine that could? Our engine in Durango Co. reminded me alot of that story as he pulled our train over hill and dale...literally! We went everywhere in 3 1/2 hours! Up hills by rivers, in the woods in steep canyons... I was pretty proud of how this shot turned out! You had to snap fast as we were back in one of the cars, but it made this turn and "snap", I got it! We highly recommend this trip!
Now back to the beginning of our vacation...we began in the White mtns at our daughter's house. Here is Grandpa with the kids feeding the horse carrots.. Carder and Kamrielle loved this. Carder makes the sound of a horse whinnying, it truly sounds like a horse! ...when he sees one out the window,,, he will make the sounds, it's darling!
We made a trip up to Big Lake to check out the campgrounds...so beautiful up there... here is LoraLeigh and her small babes.
Grandma and the cutest 4 year old ever!
We got this shot cause Carder was on my lap while riding on the dirt roads... he hung over and out the window til he fell asleep..so cute.
We even got to take in one of Caden's ball games...the last one.. here is our 3rd basemen in action!
After the game... loved being with you at your game Caden.
Then off we went to Durango... here we are in front of the train depot with a few cute horse colts.
What a handsome man! Pete visiting with the other passengers from Iowa.
One of the pretty scenes along our ride.
Me in my relaxing mode... loved that part of a vacation.
You can't believe where this train went!!! By the river, thru steep canyons, up mountains...
by kids riding zip lines!
by waterfalls...so beautiful.
Then we arrived in Silverton, that looked like something out of the Swiss Alps! It was so pretty, took you back in time..when life was a bit simpler. We looked around in the shops, ate lunch at a place called the "Bent Elbow" was really good!.. Sat on park benches and took in the views that were incredible of huge mountains all around still snow covered.
See what I mean?
On our way to Utah for our next venture... Look at the "view" behind us!
We were able to attend the temple in Manti before the pageant that evening.
We arrived at the gate when it opened at 6pm.....but get ready for this ...the pageant didn't start until 9:30pm!!! Due to daylight savings in Utah..it gets dark then. But we had a great time visiting with other pageant goers... we got to know the nicest young man who was covering the pageant events for the Church news... he was so kind and we enjoyed him taking the time to tell us great experiences he has had photographing the Prophet and other church events. Very interesting.. he even taught me a few pointers on my camera...need lots of help!
The cast went around visiting with all of us before the pageant began. What a bunch of great kids!
Starting to get cold... but was bearable..we had great seats for viewing the pageant.
Just before the pageant began...Was a wonderful evening.
Our quaint little motel... very small town, but comfortable.
On our way home we saw a balloon festival.. they were so pretty and up early like us!
We are officially back from our vacation this Summer! You all know the story of the little engine that could? Our engine in Durango Co. reminded me alot of that story as he pulled our train over hill and dale...literally! We went everywhere in 3 1/2 hours! Up hills by rivers, in the woods in steep canyons... I was pretty proud of how this shot turned out! You had to snap fast as we were back in one of the cars, but it made this turn and "snap", I got it! We highly recommend this trip!
Now back to the beginning of our vacation...we began in the White mtns at our daughter's house. Here is Grandpa with the kids feeding the horse carrots.. Carder and Kamrielle loved this. Carder makes the sound of a horse whinnying, it truly sounds like a horse! ...when he sees one out the window,,, he will make the sounds, it's darling!
We made a trip up to Big Lake to check out the campgrounds...so beautiful up there... here is LoraLeigh and her small babes.
Grandma and the cutest 4 year old ever!
We got this shot cause Carder was on my lap while riding on the dirt roads... he hung over and out the window til he fell asleep..so cute.
We even got to take in one of Caden's ball games...the last one.. here is our 3rd basemen in action!
After the game... loved being with you at your game Caden.
Then off we went to Durango... here we are in front of the train depot with a few cute horse colts.
What a handsome man! Pete visiting with the other passengers from Iowa.
One of the pretty scenes along our ride.
Me in my relaxing mode... loved that part of a vacation.
You can't believe where this train went!!! By the river, thru steep canyons, up mountains...
by kids riding zip lines!
by waterfalls...so beautiful.
Then we arrived in Silverton, that looked like something out of the Swiss Alps! It was so pretty, took you back in time..when life was a bit simpler. We looked around in the shops, ate lunch at a place called the "Bent Elbow" was really good!.. Sat on park benches and took in the views that were incredible of huge mountains all around still snow covered.
See what I mean?
On our way to Utah for our next venture... Look at the "view" behind us!
We were able to attend the temple in Manti before the pageant that evening.
We arrived at the gate when it opened at 6pm.....but get ready for this ...the pageant didn't start until 9:30pm!!! Due to daylight savings in Utah..it gets dark then. But we had a great time visiting with other pageant goers... we got to know the nicest young man who was covering the pageant events for the Church news... he was so kind and we enjoyed him taking the time to tell us great experiences he has had photographing the Prophet and other church events. Very interesting.. he even taught me a few pointers on my camera...need lots of help!
The cast went around visiting with all of us before the pageant began. What a bunch of great kids!
Starting to get cold... but was bearable..we had great seats for viewing the pageant.
Just before the pageant began...Was a wonderful evening.
Our quaint little motel... very small town, but comfortable.
On our way home we saw a balloon festival.. they were so pretty and up early like us!
5 comments:
What beautiful pictures! It looks like you had a great time. Sometimes time away with our hubby is just what we need. Glad you got to go and glad you are back!
That looked like a great trip! Loved all the beautiful scenery. You made me want to take a trip up there. Who knows when? And glad you got to start your trip here with us. See you again today! On the road again for you guys!
Wow, it looks like so much fun! I'm so glad that you took the time do this.
It sure is beautiful in all those places. The train ride is awesome. I'm glad y'all had a fun time.
Beautiful pictures! Looks like so much fun...I love the Manti Pageant and that train..wow, looked amazing! Cant wait to see you in August.
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