Summer Vacation 08

We spent the morning of July 4th in Midland with family and then drove to Santa Fe, NM to celebrate that night with my brother, sister-in-law, and mom on our way to Colorado. It was beautiful weather and a relaxing holiday. We spent about a week in Pagosa Springs, Colorado with my family which was really fun and a much needed break from the heat, etc. in SA. Besides one daytrip into Durango, we mostly spent our time hiking, swimming, and exploring the area. Jackson's first trip to Colorado was officially a success.

Grandmommie and Jackson before we hit the road July 4th.

Brandon and Jackson at the plaza in Santa Fe after dinner. Jackson had his patriotic threads on.

Brandon grabbed some lunch for us on the way out of Santa Fe and Jackson took the opportunity to practice his driving skills while we waited.
After hiking five miles in to a campsite on the Piedra River, we enjoyed the river and then left my family to camp while we hiked back out. Thought it was a little soon to try Jackson in a tent overnight!

Geared up and ready to hike out. Jackson rode in a backpack on Brandon's back which he loved. I carried it a few times, but Brandon took that for the team most of the trip.
Jackson snoozing on Daddy's shoulders after a long day of hiking.
And we are awake again...ready to check everything out. We discovered his love for drinking from the camelbak tube while hiking as well. He drained all of our water in that pack like it was nothing.

We put our feet in the hotsprings that flow into the river in Pagosa Springs. It felt awesome after hiking for a few days.

Jackson down by the river wishing he could jump in. I let him get in a warmer spot and he would have stayed all day if we let him.

Hiking on Four Mile Trail to see some waterfalls.

This was a beautiful hike and well worth it.
Jackson and I just below the falls.