Our Colorado Family

Iree and Grandma

Iree is pretty much in heaven spending time with Mark's Mom. She gets her hair done with bows and lots of hugs. We spent 3 quick days in Colorado and drove 1600 miles but it was well worth it. We had a great time with grandma. She always makes the kids feel so special.

Mark's Grandma is a wonderful women. She is a short, cute, little German lady who can make the best German pancakes around. She is also one of the busiest people I know. She takes care of her family, teaches German classes in the elementary schools, supports her grandchildren in all their sporting events, cooks wonderfully, made the keystone walls surrounding all her flower gardens beautiful (all by herself) and she is an amazing artist. Oh and one more thing... her memory is better than anyone I know. We always love seeing her and absorbing some of her great spirit.


Out to breakfast
with the McNees Family


We met up with Mark's Dad for breakfast at the Blue Parrot. It was almost like our Lake Powell trip 5 years ago... with a few little additions. Grandpa John and Fey, Mark's Dad , Trisha, Melissa, Nick , Randy, Cory, Jen, Elijah, Vaughn and our family. It was a quick visit but it was so good to see everyone and catch up a little. It is alway nice to hear Mark's dad's laugh... He and Mark laugh the same and are so much alike in their actions and storytelling.

Four Generations of McNees Men.

Grandpa McNees with Great-Grandpa McNees and the kids.

McNees family waving flags Uncle Randy gave to the kids.