Marla seems to be enjoying the view as she rides to the top of Iron Mountain, in North Glenwood Springs, aboard the new tramway which carries passengers up to Glenwood Caverns.

Marla and Mark enjoy the stunning view looking down on Glenwood from the top of the tramway.

Marla shares a laugh with Howard Jay, Annig Raley, and Mom after completing her laps!

Roberta and Marla share a celebratory hug after the wonderful performance.

Nothing quite like Spring in the Rocky Mountains!

Roberta and piano coach Annig Raley share a heartfelt hug after the performance. Annig taught music and piano to Marla as a child!

Marla gives brother Mark a well-deserved dunking while swimming at the Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood on a snowy Friday.

Marla shows her artful technique swimming freestyle. All in all, she did over 4 laps (from wall to wall of the pool!

Marla is all smiles after the performance as she enjoys the stunning view of Mt. Sopris from the Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley campus.

Sunday dawns bright and sunny, a beautiful spring day in the Colorado mountains. Perfect for some sun and fun at the Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood!

Marla contemplates what mischief she can get into before bedtime.

Dr. Yarnell, Marla's neurologist, who has worked with her since St. Anthony's, and throughout the past six months, is thrilled with her progress.

Marla enjoys the 104 degree warmth of the hot pool with Mary and Mark on a snowy May morning.

Marla, Mary and Leo drove up to Glenwood Springs on May 7th, for a weekend at home. Marla's cat Puck, who has been staying in Glenwood Springs, gets to snuggle with her for the first time since her accident. He seems to be quite happy to see her!

Marla and Roberta share a hug onstage before the concert begins.

Marla enjoys holding Owen David, son of friend Shanley Mangeot (left), and grandson of Penny Donelan (far left).

Marla, Mary, and Leo in front of the house in Glenwood Springs on a sunny afternoon, ready to head up to the Spring Valley campus for Roberta Meriwether's benefit piano concert for Marla.

Marla gets a few pointers on technique from Howard Jay, her coach as a swimmer on the Sopris Barracudas swim team.

Marla and Leo enjoying the irises in the backyard.

What a Mom! Marla presents her card and flowers to Mary early morning on Mother's day.

Marla and Missy enjoying the sunshine with Missy's dog, Scout.

Marla shows that she can still do her famous "smiling breaststroke!" She's also doing butterfly and backstroke, exhibiting superb execution and coordination of all four standard swimming strokes.

Marla enjoys some quiet time out in the back yard of Leo and Mary's home in Glenwood Springs on a visit to the mountains during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Marla works with Mary on writing. Left-handed, no less!

Julie Anderson (Marla's high school AP English teacher) and friend Liz Beerman laughing it up with Marla at Race.

A chilly day outside makes for a nice day to enjoy the tropical flowers and trees at the Denver Botanic Gardens, also very close to the Brooks' place on Race.

Marla enjoying a beautiful spring day at the Denver Zoo in City Park, very close to where she, Leo, and Mary are staying at Race Street.

The concert was held on the Spring Valley Campus of Colorado Mountain College, in the exquisite new Calaway performing arts building.

Roberta's countless hours of practice show as she plays a stunning repertoire, ranging from Chopin and Debussy, to Rachmaninov and Schumann. Her performance was moving, passionate, and full of emotion. Simply amazing.

Roberta exhibits her perfect keyboard technique as she warms up for the concert.