Trip with Jacob

Jacob finally returned from Iraq the first of August. He came home for his leave on the 20th, bought a car on the 21st and on the 22nd we left for our driving trip. Our first stop was overnight with Ken in IN, he just returned the day before and Roxie was in CO (our destination to surprise her and her sister, Risa for their birthday celebration). Our next stop was in KS to see George and his family and for Jacob to meet his new and first nephew and finally be able to meet George's new wife and step-daughter.

We got to Colorado Springs just a few hrs. before the celebrations began and surprised all of his cousins (Aunt Becky & Uncle Dave were the only ones that knew we were coming). We had a great time visiting and stayed there the longest to do some site seeing. We saw Seven Falls for the first time and since we went in the evening first, our ticket admitted us in again the next day, so we got to see it in the daylight as well. We also went to Garden of the Gods and drove thru it again and did some shopping. Our last day we went on the Cog Railway up to the top of Pikes Peak. Jacob had wanted to drive up, but the road was closed for a bike race (much to my delight as I hate that drive up - scares the bejibbers out of me).Afterwards, due to a wrong turn, happened on the Manitou Cliff Dwellings and stopped to see them (not as impressive as Mesa Verde, but nice). We drove by Cave of the Winds, but did not tour them, no time! We returned for a delicious meal with Becky and Dave and packed to leave for TX the next day.

We went thru Texas and visited both families and went to Delicias Brazil for dinner with Melanie, Jimmy, Brandon, Linda, David, Lindsey & Jay-Jay one evening. We had a nice time, but failed to take any pictures with my camera, I think we took some with his, so I need to get some of those.

Then we headed home with another stop thru KS to visit with George and family for a couple of days and then stopped again overnight with Roxie and Ken and then home....it was a busy 2 weeks, but I had the time of my life and will always treasure the memories of this time with Jacob.

Jacob & Brexton finally meet

Roxie & Risa celebrating their birthday (a little late)

Great-nephews modeling the soccer shirts Grandpa Richardson go them in Guatemala

Jacob and his cousins

Seven Falls (nightime)

Indian Dancer at Seven Falls

Seven Falls (daytime)

Jacob in front of the Balancing Rock in Garden of the Gods

Top of Pikes Peak

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Think the trip is starting to wear Jacob out, too!

Brexton in his new Aggie shirt.