Rocky Mountain National Park

A few weeks ago we decided to take a drive through Rocky Mountain National Park. We started out at Estes Park, where it started raining really bad. We were afraid the afternoon was going to be spoiled...

But in true Colorado fashion, the clouds passed and the sun came out... and the mountains were beautiful!!

It's amazing to me how every range is so different!

We saw quite a bit of wildlife... these elk were enjoying the sunshine.
We took Trail Ridge Road through the mountains. This is a scenic point and restaurant near the top.


What did Amberlin pick out in the gift shop? Animal crackers, ofcourse! But these were no normal animal crackers... these were special Rocky Mountain animal crackers! :)







We stopped at Grand Lake to stretch our legs and enjoy the sunset

They had a great playgound for Amberlin to run around in. She LOVES slides!



It took everything we had to keep Amberlin out of the water. She wanted to get in the "bath" so badly! :)



And she really, REALLY did NOT want to leave!



But after a little play time with Daddy she forgot about the traumatic experience of leaving the water and started to have fun again!


Then we drove to Devil's Thumb Ranch to enjoy a nice dinner. The drive there was breathtaking!




We at at the Ranch House Restaurant. It had a beautiful view and they were so friendly - especially to Amberlin.



Amberlin took this photo. Now I know how to get Andy to smile in pictures!

Our yummy food...

The beautiful surroundings...



It ended up being a very LONG drive, but we had a wonderful time and - once again - we are in awe of God's beautiful creation!