Quick getaway.

Setting out for breakfast in charming downtown Durango armed with my crossword puzzle and iPhone

Labor Day weekend Robert and I attended a wedding in Durango, Colorado. Because of the uncertainty regarding Vivian's situation, we couldn't commit to going in time to get flights there. We decided to drive with another couple and had such a great time! The four of us were very compatible and were able to take shifts during the 14-hour drive.


Robert texted this picture to Will and Dots, both of whom replied something along the lines of "You got Mom to hike?????"

We didn't have a lot of leisure time because our stay was so short, but the four of us took an enjoyable hike up a nearby mountain. The views were beautiful!




After the hike we cooled our feet in the Animas River behind our hotel

The wedding was in the late afternoon with the dinner reception following. We had such a good time that we stayed much later than we'd intended.


Unfortunately because I am short, I couldn't sneak a very good picture during the ceremony, but perhaps you can get an idea of the beautiful setting


The reception was in this tent near the wedding site. It was quite cool as soon as the sun went down, so the bride's mother had provided baskets of pashminas by the entrance for the guests to take


The flowers on the tables were exquisite


I enjoyed visiting with my old neighbors who were friends of the bride


The bride's cousin is also a neighbor of mine (she was a precious flower girl). When Josie saw me, she exclaimed, "It's Vivian's mom!"


The ring bearer walked the bride's dog, Yogi, down the aisle. Yogi enjoyed himself at the reception, making appearances on the dance floor and partaking of extra wedding cake

We left Durango Sunday morning and drove to Santa Fe. We walked around for a bit there and had some delicious New Mexican food for lunch.


Driving from Durango to Santa Fe we passed some beautiful scenery


Walking around the square in old Santa Fe


My Aunt Judy told me once that New Mexico had the bluest skies. It certainly seemed true this day


Enjoying some good food before hitting the road for Dallas. Our friend Andy (in the blue) was our designated driver from Santa Fe to Amarillo where we spent Sunday night

All in all a very fun weekend!