Fall Break: Grand Junction 2018 Vaca

Friday: We made it over the mountain. Now time to try out the pool at our hotel, Residents Inn.

Next, out to dinner at Inari's in Palisade. It was one of our favorites when we lived here.

Then we stopped at Aunt Vinja's house. Every bit of her house and yard is art. The kids loved checking everything out.

Front yard....

Mermaid camper....

Treasure chest drawer..

Oven turned into it's own creation.

Back yard....

Saturday: First stop was meeting Jayme at Main Street Bagels for coffee. Then we went to Aunt Debbie's house for lunch and a visit.

They have a bird and it was a huge hit with Via. Ike was not as interested.

We had lunch and enjoyed catching up.

Via really wanted the bird to chill on her head, but the bird did not like that idea.

Then it was out to the Fruita Desert to visit the Garmanys who were camping out there. Ben and his friend Quin took Ike and Via off to explore. They had a blast and were covered in dirt by the time we left. It was really nice getting to chat with Tami and Rick while the kids played.

My kiddos with my other favorite kiddos! We loved getting to see Sam and Ben!

Sunday: We started the morning visiting Jayme and the boys while Denny biked over the Monument.

Then we headed to Derek, Meg and Rafa's house to celebrate Derek turning 33 and Rafa turning 3.

It is also Sterlings 1st birthday tomorrow. 

We got Rafa his first scooter.

After the party we headed back to our hotel for some more swimming and supper.  

This has been a great trip. The days were full but not rushed. We were able to spend a lot of time with some wonderful family and friends.  Until next time.......