Going West: Picture Book Edition

Hey all!

Here is a photo recap of our recent move out west to Clark, Colorado.  If you would like to read a more thorough summary of our move check out the Novel Edition.

Packing help from Kayley, Jeremy (not pictured), Elliott, & Grant

Saying goodbye to our first apartment

Loading up - thanks to Mom for all the Vitacost boxes!

Staying at Bekah & Andrew's house in Kansas City for the night - the weather was beautiful! 

Rockin' matching shades with this cupcake

Avery and Apaw

Aves & her Momma

The next day we made it to a Denver hotel and then woke up to THIS. 

And my dad, who stopped in Stratton, Colorado, woke up to this. 

Finally on the road again!

Lunch break in Idaho Springs

Descending into the 'boat from the last major mountain pass

Heading up our shared driveway with a view of Hahn's Peak

Upon pulling in, Dave immediately jumped out to take pictures of animals

Such as this sandhill crane, who was obviously thrilled that we showed up.

Ranger Chuck with his fleet

Home sweet temporary home. 

Hanging out at our new stomping grounds

A marmot catching some rays on the locally named "Whistle Pig Flats" 

Giving my dad a tour of the ranch while Dave was in a meeting...

New friends

Little Oliver, an orphan foal whose mother died giving birth to him

Fish Creek Falls mostly unfrozen and flowing from the snowmelt

Plaid pals

Whatta beaut. 

Walking to the annual Chili Cook-Off  at the Hahn's Peak Roadhouse

Loading up on green and red chilis

Pinata for the kiddos

Pictured at our table: the back of Reid's head, Dave, Me, Barb, Holly, Ben's arm, & Brandon

Kayaking the Yampa with my dad...

The prettiest skirt I've ever worn

Dad surfing upstream

Checking out a still very frozen Steamboat Lake (it has since totally melted)

We might be in the tourist phase for a long time

One of our two bald eagle sightings

Dad, Dave, & the "Suzaru"

Another sandhill crane - these squawking, monogamous pairs are everywhere. 

Group cabin pic