Week 1 with the grandkids

First stop was the Grand Canyon.  It definitely was a “WOW” factor when the kids saw it the first time and each time we stopped for a different view. Xalin had heard about the “big hole in the ground” and was looking forward to seeing what it looked like.  The kids worked on and received their “Junior Ranger” badges after completing a number of activities in their booklet.  That makes two badges they have earned so far, the other one being at the Saguaro National Park in Tucson.

The second night we went to watch the sunset over the canyon.  While we were there it started to drizzle and then guess what happened?  Yes, not only one rainbow, but a DOUBLE rainbow!  Boy, that sure was worth getting wet in the rain! We also had fun riding the bus along the south rim.

How Amazing, Beautiful and Awesome the Grand Canyon is!  Yeah God for your creation!  If you have never been to the Grand Canyon, I think it is worth adding it to your “bucket list”. 

We took another 4 days to get to Denver, spending the nights in Gallup, Albuquerque and Raton along the way.  In Albuquerque we drove to the hospital where Alina was born to take her picture in front!  She had not been there since that special day over 6 years ago. 

First time at the Grand Canyon

Finally a playground at a campground that was in the shade!