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Surprise!

The best gift this year was our decision to surprise my Grandma in Wyoming. We ventured to the beautiful Cowboy State and spent eight days with her and my other relatives. Along our trek, we had a bit of fun dealing with a car that decided to overheat and a random stop someplace in Montana.







Needless to say, upon our arrival, Grandma was speechless. Plus, my mom and dad surprised her, as well, and drove up from Colorado for a couple of days. It was perfect. The week was spent the majority of the time at my aunt and uncle's hideaway cabin in the canyon. We relaxed and enjoyed one another's company with laughter and conversation, coffee, beer, and lots and lots of food. The best part about Christmas was just being with my family and watching Nate and Madelynne play with one another. They had so much fun and were so engaged with one another.
Brad's beer

Christmas Morning

Having coffee

Styling Grandma's hair

enjoying her cup

Sticker fun


Watching the kiddos

Playing with grandma

Grandpa reading to Maddy

Grandparent time!

Keeping the brews cool

Lights

Love my mom!

Watching a movie during the road trip

Playing the "hand game" with Great Grandma

Santa Baby

Her gift from Santa

Nate was excited!

Watching the helicopter

Christmas cheers to my Grandpa Leach

Delighted. 

PLaying in the the snow

I spy a bunny

Snow!

Not too sure about this Santa guy
Almost got it!
Precious moments!
Santa visited

Playing with the helicopter


We also toured the Wyoming Whiskey Distillery and spent some time in Red Lodge, Montana, at my aunt and uncle's house. It was relaxing, refreshing, and just what we needed. Looking forward to what 2014 has to offer. 

Cross Country Skiing in Montana

Hotel correspondence


Samples

Barrels

White board fun

Wyoming Whiskey Brand

Cross Country Skiing

Comments

  1. mustang_rikksDecember 31, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Great pics Mel!! You are an amazing photographer!
    HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Sending wishes for an amazing 2014!

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