This has been the summer of family. First Bear Lake, then Bella's baptism and now Larry's sister Kristy and her husband JC from Houston! We were so excited when they told us that they were coming to town. Buisness brought them here, JC works for a company that sells fire trucks and there is a big convention. But, they came out several days early to spend time with us!
Kristy loves the mountains and unfortunately Houston isn't exactly mountain territory. So we decided to spend the weekend soaking in the mountain air. Our first stop was Winter Park to ride the alpine slide and other miscellaneous activities. When we left town the sun was shining and it was a glorious day. And then as we climbed the mountain the sky looked more and more ominous. The first rain drop hit our windshield right as we pulled into the parking lot and the rain did not stop. It was terrible! Personally, I hate rain to begin with but this was the really cold, bonechilling rain. We tried to forge ahead but in the end we had to give up. It was just too stinkin cold! And I couldn't believe that after living in Colorado for nine years we went to the mountains so unprepared! When are we going to learn that the mountain weather is so unpredictable? We didn't have any coats and we were all in shorts and flip flops (well the girls were anyway) and it was a whopping 50 degrees. So in the end all we did was buy some cool sweatshirts. Determined not to have our adventures spoiled the next day by uncooperative weather we packed everyone a change of clothes, shoes and two coats for everyone. We also packed a ton of towels and headed off for four wheeling outside Co. Springs. When we got there it was really warm and perfect for riding but we could see the storm moving in.
Kristy loves the mountains and unfortunately Houston isn't exactly mountain territory. So we decided to spend the weekend soaking in the mountain air. Our first stop was Winter Park to ride the alpine slide and other miscellaneous activities. When we left town the sun was shining and it was a glorious day. And then as we climbed the mountain the sky looked more and more ominous. The first rain drop hit our windshield right as we pulled into the parking lot and the rain did not stop. It was terrible! Personally, I hate rain to begin with but this was the really cold, bonechilling rain. We tried to forge ahead but in the end we had to give up. It was just too stinkin cold! And I couldn't believe that after living in Colorado for nine years we went to the mountains so unprepared! When are we going to learn that the mountain weather is so unpredictable? We didn't have any coats and we were all in shorts and flip flops (well the girls were anyway) and it was a whopping 50 degrees. So in the end all we did was buy some cool sweatshirts. Determined not to have our adventures spoiled the next day by uncooperative weather we packed everyone a change of clothes, shoes and two coats for everyone. We also packed a ton of towels and headed off for four wheeling outside Co. Springs. When we got there it was really warm and perfect for riding but we could see the storm moving in. 
Brendan pondering life?? I actually have no clue what was running through his mind at this moment and it's possible that I don't want to know! He caught a tiny fish this time while we were there (last time it was a lizard). But unfortunately it didn't survive the ride down the mountain.
Lily kept begging Uncle JC to take her for a ride so they lesiurely rode around the campsite a little bit. I say campsite because it really is like camping when you are there even though it's just a few hours.
After a little ride she went on a climb with Aunt Kristy. We got in some good riding before the storm hit. Once it started raining we moved the canopy over to cover part of the trailer and broke out the portable dvd player for the kids.
They watched a movie and had some soda and snacks. It was kind of like being at the drive in. But then the rain was pounding so hard on the canopy that we couldn't hear the dvd player. So much for the "it's going to pass really soon" theory!
But you know that you are in good company when the pounding rain and collapse of plans doesn't bother you at all. We hung out under the canopy laughing with the kids and just enjoying each other and the beautiful scenery. The mountains are glorious, even in the rain.
While they were here we celebrated Kristy's birthday at Maggianno's. I can sum up our experiance there in one word "Delectable". It was our first trip there and I just keep asking myself why we haven't frequented that place for all our special events?! We also did a little shopping and they spoiled our kids with attention and other things. 
I don't want to sound like a sentimental sap, but........ as our parents get older I really appreciate the relationships between siblings. There is something about the never ending, stand by your family no matter what, love that I appreciate. Larry and I treasure the time we get to spend with our siblings. Unfortunately, I have not seen most of my brothers for a really long time, seven years to be exact, and it weighs heavily on my heart. I want my kids to know them the way that they know Larry's sisters. So, my goal is to somehow get together with each of them in the next year. As for Kristy and JC, they fly out tomorrow. We are going to meet them at the fire show and the kids are so excited to see the engines and equipment that they can hardly sleep.
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