Day 5 & 6 with The Richardson's

Day 4 was recorded earlier (the 4-wheeling up Middle Mt) so I am going to combine 5 and 6 into one post. On Wednesday, we traveled to Mesa Verde National Park to see the ancient Pueblo Indian's Cliff Dwellings

We took a guided tour of Balcony House which included climbing tall ladders and squeezing through small places!

Robby made it through the first tight space with no problem.....

Can't say the same for Brenlee....OUCH! She bumped her head!

Below is a ceramonial kiva that Brenlee is in front of.......

Above is the kids before exiting through the tiny hole to get out.

And Robby didn't quite make it through this one as easy as the first! His legs got stuck!

Another ladder to exit out.....

If you are wondering if mom made the tour, the answer was no. This was her 2nd trip out here so she was content waiting on us at the museum.

On our way home, we passed an Elk farm and boy did this get Robby and Colton excited!!

While here, they saw many, many deer, elk, 2 wild boars, a marmot, geese, but no bear (thank God!).

So Thursday was their last full day with us so they went horseback riding. Isn't this a gorgeous picture???!

Faith is gearing up for her ride.....

Landon's riding Slim......

Colton at the Big Corral

Bren is our expert horse rider and her horse was named Wyatt

Haven got to take a pony ride at the corral while the others went up the mountain

That afternoon, we spent some time on the lake which was freezing!

Brenlee and Faith on the tube with a gorgeous background!

Mason and Haven...yay Haven!!

Our little stunt man Colton!!

Haven loves her Brenlee and Faith!

Me and Faith-a-roni!

They left out on early Friday morning and made it home around supper time on Saturday night.

To Robby, Patti, Colton, Brenlee, and Faith:

Thanks for one of the best weeks of our lives! I know it was a sacrifice to drive across the country to visit us so we can't tell you how much we appreciate it. We had so much fun experiencing Colorado with you and we'll cherish all the memories we made. I loved getting to spend time with my nephew and neices and it warms my heart to see the cousins laughing and enjoying one another's company. Thanks for bringing Mom to see us also. We love you guys and enjoyed every minute of your visit!!
To Mom: Thank you for making that long drive across the country AGAIN, for stuffing my pillows, helping with all the laundry, for being courageous and going on the 4-wheeler trip, and for all the wonderful food you cooked for us. We love you and can't wait to visit next month!