Face in the nest!

Meet the Campers☺

 Joseph (10) getting his roasted marshmellow just right!

 Joseph again, saying "It's me bear."

 Jacob (6)

 Zach (5)

 Michael, our son. (He does clean up nicely!)

 Ashley, Michael's wife.

 Our daughter, Laurel.

 And, her hubby, Joey.  (And, he cleans up nicely, too!)

Jack, also known as Granddaddy.  Could not get my picture to load.  Seriously!

Trail to Alberta Falls and Loch Vale

 Ashley and Zach on trail to Alberta Falls and Loch Vale.

 We made it to Alberta Falls, rested and headed on to the Loch.  Ashley and Zach turned back at this point.  Zach could go no further.

 Time for trail snacks.

 Isn't our Jacob a cute hiker?

Michael and Jack.

Hike to Loch Vale

 Onward to the Loch!

 Granddaddy (Jack)

 Jack and Lolly

 Michael and Jack eating lunch.

Laurel and the boys with Uncle Michael peeking from behind....at the Loch.

Hike to Loch Vale

 Laurel and her daddy.

 Joseph

 Lolly made it!!!  3.1 miles UP!

 Loch Vale, paradise on earth!  A painting of this lake hangs over our fireplace.  Only by hiking can you see this beautiful place.

This lake has special meaning to us.  We love it!

Wildlife

 Deer at our campsite!

 Elk on Trailridge Road

 Marmot on Trailridge Road

 Chipmonk at Cub Lake

And....a picture of the bluff where the bear was!!!  LOL  This is our car on the left at our campsite on the way to the park. The bear was up on that bluff.  We walked across the street to wherre the grass end to look at it.  So exciting, but sad to say....no picture.

Trailridge Road

 My fabulous three GRANDBOYS! Joseph 10, Zach 5, Jacob 6.

 Snow!

 Granddaddy with Joseph and Jacob.

 Granddaddy and Grandmommy with the three!

It was a beautiful day!

Snow fun!

 Monday we drove Trailridge Road, highest hwy in the US.  We stopped for the views, wildlife, and snow play!

 Ashley trying not to sit in the snow.

 I could look at this all day!

 Joey and Laurel

Laurel ready to clobber Joseph.

Fun at the campsite

 Playin Ladder Ball at the campsite.

 Joseph and Aunt Ash

 We enjoyed a campfire every morning and every evening.  Jacob, Joseph, & Uncle Michael

 Zach, Jacob and Granddaddy flying an airplane.

Jacob and Grandmommy having fun!

Rocky Mt. Natl Park Camping Trip 2011

The whole crew at Bear Lake.

Michael, Ashley and Zach. (Zacharooski)
Laurel, Joseph and Jacob.

Laurel and Joey

And, another beautful view on the way to Dream Lake.