Colorado!

We had a wonderful 4th of July vacation this year. We went to Colorado with the Gygi clan (my mom's side of the family). Several months ago my mom's brother, Darrell, moved from Thailand to Denver, CO. For our family vacation we figured we may as well see some new country and meet them in Durango, CO. Not meeting in the middle whatsoever for them, but hey, what a great idea it turned out to be! We all had a blast! It was a TON of driving but that is usually how Bennington Family vacations go! It really took me and Tyanna back...there we were...driving in a mini van. Mile after mile. Hour after hour. Seriously! But, this time we had our husband with us! It was great!

The pictures will show the highlights.

Here we go in the RENTED min van!

Beautiful Monticello Temple.

Finally to Colorado!
They need a more beautiful sign if they are going to claim they are colorful!

Mesa Verde National Park.

Climbing down into a kiva.

Another state to add to the tally!

Four Corners...we've now kissed in Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico...all at once!

Waiting at the station for the train to leave.

The train from Durango to Silverton was a BLAST!!

The train went right past our hotel. It was so fun to waive at the passengers!

Like I said, such a fun trip! We saw a lot of beautiful country and made a lot of memories with the good ol' family! We missed those that were not able to come! Thanks Grandpa for taking our family on such a great trip! We love you!