Trip to the Ross'

This past Labor Day weekend James and I went to Colorado Springs with Michelle, Dave, and Taya. We ventured out to see the Ross family. They are our dear friends who moved 7.5 hours away to pursue Jesus' call on their lives. Of course it is time to share with you the story of our trip. Yes, we have pictures for all to see. I am very pleased to present to you some very good looking and charming individuals who had a wonderful time.

We arrived there with not so pleasant weather. It was rainy and cloudy. We of course didn't let this slow us down. After we arrived safely that evening, we got some rest, and ventured out to Garden of the gods. So here we have some crazy people acting crazy on the rocks.














Later that evening we all ordered pizza, played games, and hung out with the whole crew. Here is Jaden hanging out with us. He is such a happy and layed back baby. It was so great seeing and holding him.
















Day three we were privileged to visit Springs Calvary Church where we received a tour of their church and heard Travis lead worship. This was a wonderful time. The children had many friends and were not neglected for attention at all. This reminded me of how well they got along in Wichita. Travis and Jennette are loved, respected, and appreciated there. So, they are not neglected either. Everyone was really nice.

After church we went out to eat, rested back at their house, then took off to the mountains. It was the first beautiful day and we didn't want it to get by us. So, we hiked up Mount Cuttler.


Here you have Taite in front of a beautiful waterfall.













Here is the whole family. It looks like the alltitude hasn't gotten to them yet.













James and I took a break from the walking and just thought we would pose for a shot of us and Colorado Springs.





















It looks like the mountains got the best of me. Taya wasn't much help. She just kept laughing. Taya you can only be so happy. Just so you know there are some really prickily things up. That is what is wrong just in case you thought I was doing something else?











Later that evening the Ross' went home and the five of us went to TGI Friday's. Michelle was caught giving Dave the "eyes". Just kidding! Michelle would die if she thought that was a serious comment. You gotta love me Michelle.















This picture was taken right before we left town. I was able to set the timer and run up the stairs to barely make it in the picture. Some things are just worth the sacrifice.















Finally, we got some cute pictures of the children. Don't they look wonderful and happy. Jaden is soooo cute. When you would get ready to take the picture, you would say, "Once, two, and..three" and he would start kicking and smile right in time. I miss him!
















Well, I will leave you with our final picture. WE LOVE YOU! So, long and good night.