We took a quick trip through the mountains to Grand Junction this weekend.  

The colors were spectacular,

Still green with pops of bright yellow and orangey yellow everywhere.  

I even spotted some bright lavender flowers along side the road 

that paired spectacularly with the yellows.  

In Grand Junction we met up with Grandma and Grandpa

Grandpa and dad took the kids to Cabelas

and Grandma and mom checked out the local quilt stores.  

(One of the stores my mom remembered 

from when they lived in the area 29 (+) something odd years ago.)

After a wonderful Outback dinner

the kids took a dip in the hotel swimming pool.  

It was a quick trip but a wonderful reminder of what is important:

Small moments

Taking in pops of color

Uninterrupted family time

A perfect way to usher fall into the rocky mountains!