Colorado buddies

One of the main reasons why Brad and I chose Rocky Mountain National Park as our vacation get-away was because of our dear friends, the Tomans. We didn't meet Bret and Tina until we had lived in Brainerd for over a year...and that still makes me cry over all the games that could have been! *sniff, sniff* Anyway, they moved last November to Windsor, CO, and as we loaded boxes into their moving truck last fall, we talked of visiting them the following summer.

And that's exactly what we did. We spent a full day and two nights with them before entering the park and another partial day and night before we headed home. We had a GREAT time and were able to get a few games in...

...just look at Brad's sinister smile...

...get to know their latest addition, little Luke...
...that expression came right after his mama made a good move!

...show them our favorite website, games.asobrain.com...

...we're SO SILLY! Instead of playing a REAL Settlers of Catan game, we all jumped on a computer...Bret ended up downstairs on their PC...and played some games on-line. We know, we know...we are gaming freaks!


We had such an amazing and relaxing time! Even though we hadn't seen them for over 8 months, it felt like no time or distance had passed. And I think that's the sign of authentic friendship. Years and miles have no affect on the special bond of true friends.

So, THANK YOU Bret and Tina for a fabulous time...and someday maybe we'll come join you in Colorado!