After an incredible trip, we had to make our way home. This time we decided to split the drive up over two days. The first day we again enjoyed the beautiful Colorado mountains! We had to stop and introduce the kids to Willie's Wings.
Our brakes were acting a bit odd and we assumed they'd just gotten a bit hot driving down the steep mountain pass so we took the kids for a short visit to Red Rocks. It was such a beautiful, warm day! I could seriously move back to Colorado in a heartbeat.
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| Orson signing "I love you!" |
Sadly our brakes were still acting up so we had to make a stop and get them checked out. It wasn't pretty. Our back caliper had frozen up (likely before the road trip even started) and had overworked the whole brake system. Four new rotors, four new brake pads, two back calipers later, and a hefty bill later, we were back on the road. It was not fun. But there are always tender mercies and this was no exception. For one thing, we were safe! We also found the most wonderful brake shop that got everything repaired quickly. They gave the kids snacks and even let the dogs wait in the lobby. The brake problem set us back a few hours, but we still made it in to Kansas that day.
We had some seriously tired kids that night!
The last day was longer than we would have liked because of the set back. But the kids were awesome! I came down with a bit of a stomach bug about two hours before we got home which was no fun. But we made it.
Between the drives there and back, plus the driving we did in Utah, we drove over 4,000 miles this trip! And it was fun. We loved the sight seeing we were able to do along the way. The kids love talking about how many states they've visited (Hazel and Eliza have been to 17 states thanks to road trips!) I think it's safe to say, we are one of those road tripping families. And we love it! I hope the kids have fond memories of these trips when they grow up. I know Michael and I will always cherish them. Here's to many more miles to come!
