TrAnSpOrTaTiOn VaCaTiOn

As we wrap up ourrvacation today with Marge in Glenwood Springs, we'd like to spend some time reflecting on all the fun we've had.

Day 1: Badlands

James weathered the 12 hour trip great. He's definitely a Road Warrior. We climbed rocks and had a picnic dinner here Sunday night. When we drove through the Badlands Loop on our way to Mt. Rushmore the prairie dogs poked there heads out to tell us hi.

Day 2: Bear Country and Mt. Rushmore

Bear Country was a blast. We drove through the park and were able to wave to all the animals as they walked by our car. At the end we got out and got to see all the babies up close. When we drove into Keystone we stopped and rode the ski lifts up and the Alpine Slide down. We also took a helicopter ride around Mt. Rushmore before we hiked President's Trail James rode shotgun and our pilot dropped Bear Grylls and his crew down for one of their episodes of Man vs. Wild.

Day 3: Glenwood Springs and Marge

After a night in Cheyenne we made or way to Marge. We stopped in at the Denver Children's Museum and in Georgetown so James and Dad could ride the train and I could shop.

We finally made it to Marge and Eric's place. It's beautiful. They have done so much work to it. The kitchen is beautiful.

Day 4: Whitewater Rafting and Ironbridge

While we went on our rafting trip Aunt Marge took James out and rented him a bike. She rocks. We also had a blast in her pool and riding the trail near her place to through rocks in the roaring river. Eric was nice enough to get Matt onto the Ironbridge Golf Course for 18 holes. Matt can't say enough about it!

Day 5: Maroon Bells, Ashcroft and White House Pizza

Marge drove us up to the Maroon Bells where we saw some of the most spectacular scenery ever. James through rocks in the lake and then we drove to Ashcroft, our first ghost town! It rained in the afternoon so we napped and played Old Maid and Hot Potato. For dinner we went to White House Pizza. This was the best pizza I ever had.

So our vacation is coming to an end. We have 1 day left and we can't thank Aunt Marge enough. She really is a fabulous hostess and a great aunt.