We just got back from a wonderful vacation to Keystone, Colorado. The whole Witt crew made their way to the mountains and we enjoyed good food, catching up, and lots of fun activities. It was really amazing that everyone was able to attend given the distances needed to travel, work schedules and kid schedules that could have been obstacles. The kids all enjoyed running around and playing together and Ian found many new friends to terrorize. Just kidding...sort of.
We were able to go horseback riding with the big boys, while Grammy kept Ian. Harrison has been entertaining all who will listen about his horse "Buttermilk" who tried to buck him off. True story. His horse was trying to eat grass and Harrison was instructed not to allow the horses to eat. So, following his instructions, he pulled back hard on the reigns and kicked the horse. Buttermilk got a little irritated and did a little bucking action to show her disapproval. Harrison stayed calm, and was able to navigate the horse, with the help of the guide, away from the tempting grass.
Alex also enjoyed the ride in the lap of Daddy on his horse, Kansas. He saw several people being handed sticks to help move their horses along and he really wanted a "dick!", too. I guess we need to work on the "st" sound.
My horse was Lady.
We had a lot of fun bike riding, too. Alex and Ian liked their ride in the bike trailer and Harrison rode a tag-a-long with Daddy. Uncle Ian took pity on me on the way back when the hills started to get to me and took over the trailing duty.
On the way back, we took a break on this bridge overlooking a really pretty stream.
Harrison helped peddle "most" of the time. Daddy got quite a workout!
Once Ian saw Alex take a turn on the tag-a-long, he HAD to ride the BBBIIIIIIKKKKKKEEEEE!!!!!!
This is the most vibrant rainbow I have ever seen. The picture doesn't really do it justice, but it was just so bright!
The downside of the trip was the very last day when I got a lovely stomach virus (along with Aunt Leslie). It made for a very interesting trip home to say the least. Thank goodness Grammy and Pappy were at the airport to help with luggage and kids because I was completely useless.
On the home front, the kids are having a really fun summer. We're swimming a lot, having a lot of play dates and trying to stay cool. Harrison is reading a bunch now, Alex is swimming without the help of floaties and Ian is talking so much more. He's obsessed with bikes, water, and dogs.
2 comments:
Good stuff! Faith is really jealous that Harrison got to ride a horse. I guess we will have to get her on a trail ride soon.
Looks like a wonderful trip with lots of new happy memories. Get busy scrapbooking! Love, LuLu
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