Saturday, July 23, 2016

UTAH!!

Seriously, Brandon and I could not keep just one schedule for our road trip. First, we pushed our trip back by half a week. Second, we decided not to camp in Colorado for the last 2 nights that we had planned for. Then, we ended up coming to Utah early. And lastly, since we got to Utah earlier than planned, we chose to leave Utah sooner than we planned. But luckily, we were able to spend 4 whole days in Utah. :) 

I may be married, but I will never be to old for YWs as long as Amber and Shelby are there. :)

Spent a lot of time with my sister's cat. 

Triple degree weather = pool time.

Mandatory stop whenever we are in town. Payson Utah Temple. The same temple we got married in.

No trip to Utah would be complete without stopping by Big Papa's Tri-Tip BBQ booth over at Fiesta Days. 

Where eternity all began...

Our Utah trip, okay our whole trip, went back way to fast and we are currently on the journey home! 

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Colorado: Redstone Campground

Meredith, Colorado to Carbondale, Colorado.
I told Brandon that if there was no red in the scenery at this campground, was gonna be mad. Because in my opinion, don't name something if it has no relation to that name. But thankfully, there was red stone surrounding us. Haha.


Long story short: The camp host had accidentally double booked our site, so she moved us to another one. I'm pretty sure we got the better end of the deal. Closer to bathrooms, showers, and more private of a location. And she even gave us a free bundle of firewood for the trouble. 

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Colorado: Chapman Campground

Dillon, Colorado to Meredith, Colorado.

Drove about 4 hours to our new campsite. I'm if we didn't have Izzy, I don't know if I would ever go home to North Carolina. Camping in the mountains is so pretty and so peaceful.

Tip: When Google Maps gives you the longer route instead of the usual fastest route, LISTEN  to it. If not, you get to face 30 minutes of hell on a dirt road before turning around and taking the longer, safer route. 
This is after we made it off that road alive....

Monday, July 18, 2016

Colorado: Prospector Campground

Kansas to Dillon, Colorado.
WHAT. A. DIFFERENCE.  After camping in Kentucky, I wasn't sure I wanted to camp for 4 days in Colorado, but as soon as we got into the mountains, the weather was perfect and it made me so excited to for our camping trip. :)

No road trip is complete without matching state themed sweatshirts. 

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Midland Railroad Hotel.

Kentucky to Kansas. Midland Railroad Hotel.


(Ignore the fact that we are wearing the same clothes as yesterday. Let's just say, last night's camping was a rough one. Haha.)

Never has a shower felt so nice. Or sleeping in a soft, warm bed. A last bit of comfort before we start our camping trip in Colorado. 

**Also, if you are ever in Kansas and are in need of a hotel, got to the Midland Railroad Hotel. It's the cutest little hotel in the middle of nowhere.