Petty Family Reunion

It was about time the Petty's (Kevin's maternal side) had a family reunion - it had only been 20 YEARS since the last one! With me being preggers, I couldn't do a lot of the cool things Estes Park, CO had to offer (namely horseback riding and whitewater rafting) but just beating the heat of Dallas for a week was enough for me (oh, and the 90 minute prenatal massage and facial I treated myself to!)

Kevin, on the other hand, had a great time rafting and horseback riding and if you care to, you can read more about those excursions in Karen's and Lisa's blog posts.

In the middle of Estes Park is Lake Estes with trails around it, stunning views of the mountains, a cute children's park, and boat and bike rentals. We opted for the "speed racing" pontoon boat and loaded everyone up for a snail-paced ride around the lake. Even though it didn't offer the thrill Kevin was by now used to after his other excursions, we had fun and even let the little 'uns drive!

Walking around the lake

Kevin, me, Lisa, Derek, Lydia, Brian

Playing around at the park

Enjoying the views from the boat



Artis and Kate

Second cousins, Caleb and Kate

Karen and Kate

Lionel (with his welding glasses) and Brian

Beautiful Estes Park and the Rocky Mountains