Making MORE Memories of Us: Colorado

Day Six

After purchasing a blanket to stay warm in the artic conditions Andrew drives in, we were on our way!

We saw the beautiful knobby-hills of Minnesota and decided it's a beautiful state... at the border of Wisconsin at least!

After driving alllllll day, we ended up in Mitchell, South Dakota... home of the one and only Corn Palace! Everything you see is made out of corn or grain. Very cool!

Although Andrew thought it was going to be corny (haha!), he ended up really enjoying it! It's worth going to... really.

Day Seven

On our way to Colorado, we drove through the Badlands. They are eerie, but very awesome! We were met with one surprise... it was COLD!! We had both worn shorts, and I had to change into pants in the car!

There is nothing like the Badlands!

The pictures do not do this place justice, but it's magnificent! The rock formations are incredible!

After spending a few hours here, we drove through Wall, South Dakota. We, of course, had to stop at the famous Wall Drug.

We had so much fun exploring the drugstore, taking silly pictures, and sharing a very tasty fish sandwich. It was quite the experience!

Since we still had a long drive ahead of us, we weren't able to stay as long as we could have. So, we got in the car and began the long drive to Cheyenne, Wyoming!

The drive through the mountainous region of Wyoming was spectacular. I enjoyed every minute of sightseeing!

My heart longs to move out west!!

Day Eight

After two days of driving we finally made it to Colorful Colorado!!

Before we could do anything else, we had to make a pit stop in Denver.

Our good and faithful camera bit the dust. He had to be replaced with Rocky the Nikon.

With a working camera in hand, we drove the rest of the way to Manitou Springs. We immediately stopped in at a local pub and had awesome lunches. Andrew had a massive bison burger, and I had a wild berry salad- with every fresh berry you can think of! Yum!

After our stomachs were full, we browsed through the shops before heading to our cabin.

Isn't it just the cutest?

The view from the front door...

The view from the bathroom. Yes, it's tiny. Yes, the bedding freaked me out. Other than the bedding and carpet, it was an awesome place to stay!

The stream in front of our porch was a nice touch.

A momma doe had just given birth to twins- they lived in the area where we stayed. They were too precious!

Dinner!! What would a blog be without food?

I'm proud to say that Andrew cooked each night we were here! He's quite the chef!

Yum : )

Day Nine

We started out at Garden of the Gods. Breathtaking. I was in awe.

Kissing Camels : )

Balanced Rock!

Since it was a bit gloomy after Garden of the Gods, we decided to take a little road trip to Cripple Creek... where we were going the next day for a tour of a gold mine.

Pikes Peak!

Sooooo pretty!! Cripple Creek, Colorado.

Should we live here (or somewhere nearby)?!

Yes, we should!!!

Ahh!! Love it! I would move here in a heartbeat.

The clouds were a.ma.zing!

Pikes Peak... again. Right before it was blasted with a storm.

We ended the day with a sunset at Garden of the Gods.

Day Ten

We spent this day exploring Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mine. It's our prayer that God leads us to this area, and we are hopeful that Andrew can join the CC&V mining operation.

So gorgeous.

Why, yes, I'd love to live here.

Future homesite? Ok!

I'll take it.

Andrew at the gold mine.

Praying!!!

HUGE!!!!!!!

Massive operation... awesome company.

Crazy big!

Yes, that's the bed.

All of those holes are tunnels from the miners a hundred years ago- too cool!!

Loading the ore into the crusher. Loved learning about this!

End process of leeching the gold. Andrew can explain it well.

Soooooooo cool!!

We will go where God leads us. We are open and willing to move anywhere, but we're really hoping he has a plan for us here!

Day 11

We drove allllllllll day across Kansas.

But...

... the sunrise was gorgeous.

And...

... it never ceased to amaze me throughout the day.

I did learn:

1. I don't like Kansas.

2. I don't like driving when there's more than two lanes of traffic.

3. I don't like road construction.

4. I don't like the sweat that comes as a result of the above items.

5. I DO love every single moment with my husband!

We arrived home and were greeted by a very excited Gato!

He really enjoyed reading his postcard from his humans!

Our honeymoon was absolutely amazing. I spent 11 straight days with my best friend, and I couldn't ask for anything more! We had so much fun together... we laughed and talked so much. We enjoyed every moment together, and I love all of the memories we created. God blessed us with safe travels and wonderful fellowship. We came back rejuvenated and closer to each other... and our Lord.