Our second home

Paul and I headed west to our second home over Memorial Weekend. We didn't stop at the cemetery. I decided that was okay. We visited with living members of our family. A living memorial to the veterans in the family. We even looked at flowers. Last year we didn't go to Colorado over the Memorial Day holiday - and we really missed it. This year, Amy now lives there again but was on a trip to visit Corey's grandparents in California. We went anyway! We love to visit our family.

The fam (Pablo, Odie and I) didn't take off until Friday afternoon. I had work obligations until Friday afternoon. Once Odie sees the suitcases come out she begins to freak out. I guess she is concerned that her undies are packed...all that. She was pleased to discover our travel plans included her. The food and kennel in the car were a big clue. And Paul says she's not intelligent I always bring a towel and a pillow for her travel comfort. She's a good little traveler.

We made it to North Platte Friday evening. Our hotel was nothing to speak of. When you have a pooch, you get shuffled to the "cheap seats". The beds were okay and we were there a short time. By 6:00 a.m., we hit Starbucks (I know, who knew they had them in rural NE) and we were off. We made it to Edwards, Colorado before noon.

We (Paul) helped Cindo with some chores that afternoon. That night it was chops on the grill and an excellent tomato salad and potatoes. On Sunday we were off to the Junction...Grand Junction. If you've never made the drive, it's gorgeous traveling between the Vail and GJ. Glenwood Springs and the river are spectacular followed by the high desert of GJ.

We love visiting Susi and Jim. They are great hosts and their house sits in a beautiful location. The good news was that haying (field nearby) was completed the day before we arrived. Sitting on their patio, chatting with my family was my favorite part. Our nephew Colby and his girlfriend Gretchen stopped by on their way from Durango. Susi and Jim prepared a fabulous prime rib on the grill.

On Monday, Cindy, Paul and I took a short walk before Susi fed us once again. This time it was corned beef hash with eggs. They sure get good fruit in Colorado. That night, we dined at our friends Bonnie and Eric's. It wasn't the prime rib we usually have at Christmas. Yummy burgers. Our friends the Sanders were there. We love catching up.

Our drive home Tuesday was uneventful. The short week was really long. TGIF and I sure do love my sissens. Wish Betso could have been there.