We had a wonderful stop in Estes Park with the grandparents. The kids got their Jr. Ranger badge for Rocky Mountain National Park and Hilary and I got a rare chance to play a round of golf together. I even managed to shoot my career low of 83.
It was a welcome break from Messi and a chance to sleep in a real bed for three whole nights and a chance to wake up to pressurized hot showers every morning. The kids had a great time playing with their cousins and watching 4th of July fireworks. Greta managed to catch (and land) another trout.
Another unsolicited parenting tip – if you have a son who loves sparkly jewelry, don’t get him a $1.00 icy hot grill from a toy dispenser because you think it will make a funny picture. He may very well become extremely attached to it, to the point he can’t be without it.
When we left this morning, Grandma Smith had made each kid detailed travel packages filled with activities, craft projects, books and games. They actually managed to spend the time on the road today doing something other than staring at their iPads!
The hospitality of the Smiths was overly generous as usual and we are sad to leave. But the road (and more importantly our campsite itinerary) calls us and so we are off again.
The Great Doroski Road Trip 
Hope your trip to Glenwood Springs went ok. Loved having you all here. Dolly misses playing with all the kids. Greta is getting good at fishing! The one picture of her holding her hands far apart must be her idea of how big the trout was that got away. Kellan your new teeth look real scary. Grandmas was glad to hear the activity folders were a success. Looks like your headed to the real hot part of your trip with possible highs in the low 100’s. Take care and drink lots of water. Greta, Grandma says thanks for your nice kite you gave her. Grandpa Smith
Thug life. kids got skilz……….both Kellans new grill and Greta’s amazing catch. We are catching up, just got back from a 12 hour road trip and thought of you guys a couple times thinking 1.You are our hero’s and 2. 4 year old boys grow up to be 7 and 8 year old boys who are just as loud and fight constantly over mundane things. Happy4th you guys!!
Sounds like your 4th of July was a blast! Kellan’s grill is dope yo! Now we need to get him a chain that is an iced out K. Greta is amazeballs!!!! She is becoming an expert fisherwoman!!!
Kellan’s expression with the grill is quite possibly the scariest thing I’ve ever seen.