Hiking the Tri-State Peak trail (July 2023)

 

Not far from where my sister and her husband and my parents live is a hike to a place where 3 states- Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia- meet.  

We went to daily Mass on the way to the hike and silly me forgot to pack my shorts, so I got to hike in a dress and tennis shoes looking like a complete goofball since that is not my hiking style AT ALL. 

And here we are at the point where the 3 states meet

my little Virginia-born first born daughter

Group picture in 3 states

At this spot, two of the states meet

Such a beautiful day with my sister and my parents and my amazing kiddos.  

June 2023 Cruess Siblings in Colorado- Part 2

Kevin's family departed to proceed further on their summer roadtrip, but Scott and Christy's families stayed a little longer and we did some Colorado hiking.  

Hiked up to Castle Rock

 

The whole group

hiking buddies

listening to Allison's stories

cousins playing in the trees

love all the baby holding I got to do!

park fun!

seriously could not get enough of this sweet goddaughter of mine

volleyball fun

hiking the Flat Irons

sisters

Kolbe and Doreen

ice cream

We had SO much fun family time!  What a blessing to have all these wonderful people come visit us in Colorado!  Thank you all so very very much and come again anytime!