You probably noticed I have been absent a couple of days from posting.  This trip has provided me with some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen but I now know the most important part of my trip....and life....are the times with family and friends.    The last few days have been spent with friends across KS.  I stopped in Sharon Springs KS where Eva's Mom and family live and had a chance to see her, Dowell, Lisa, Etta, and Inga.  Nothing better than settling in around the large table and sharing food and drink with great friends.

Then it was on to Denver and spend time with David, Jenn, Rachel, and Will.  I am also very lucky to have parents of my daughter in law that are friends also.  Rather unusual but sure is wonderful.  You will note that some of the pictures do not contain Rachel.  She is now finishing her Sophomore year in high school and has her first real job as a bagger at Safeway.  Amazing how fast time goes.  We enjoyed a wonderful birthday dinner at the Briarwood (one of my very favorite restaurants) and time with Randy and Mike at Simm's.  David, Rachel, Will and I also got in 9 holes of golf on Saturday so I time was filled with wonderful family time.  I am so proud of them all and what they are doing.