GOOD TIMES WITH THE GIRLS AND LITTLE BOYS!

Since December I had been working on a trip to Breckenridge, CO. I love CO in the summer! You can do so many fun activities...hiking, biking, water rafting, horse back riding, being out in the fresh air all day, relaxing on the patio while reading a book just to name a few. So, I was excited that the trip was planned to go to CO in June with two friends and their children, Meredith Braaten and Emily Rissmiller.


The girls and I made a plan of to do's before we left...most everything went as planned. We flew out on a Monday. Altough there was a close call of missing the flight by one of the girls, we made it to Denver. All the boys had fun on the flight and I think they had to replace the shade to our window seat since Joshua would not stop lifting it up and down...he also tried to direct Cade to shut his window often. Tuesday we went hiking at Turqoise Lake. Although the lake was very low (I have hiked the lake before later in the summer when all snow has melted and filled the lake, much more beautiful), the mountains were beautiful and the hike was nice. We ended the hike 30 minutes in due to a bridge that was out, but a blessing in disguise since the boys that were walking (Joshua and Cade) were ready to get back. They enjoyed leading us through the hike. However, throwing rocks into the lake was much more fun. Wednesday we rode the Georgetown Loop Railroad and picnicked at the local park. Again, a big machine thrilled the boys. If they were given the chance to toot the whistle we would have been there all day. We hiked into town on Thursday with intentions to shop and go to Peak 8 for some put-put and a big slide down the mountain. Our plan changed when Cole was pushed off the slide at the Welcome Center playground. Cole fell about 3 foot and hit his head. After medical attention Cole turned out to be fine and all mom's rode the bus and hiked back up to the house to have a few drinks. All the boys still seemed to enjoy themselves and were completely pooped by the end of the day. Friday was spent relaxing and preparing for our flight back home where very excited Daddy's waited at the airport. I think the trip was great fun and I would love to do it again...Dad's would be great to have there as well!


Now, you have to remember that children can change your life...having young children and no sitter limited the activities on this trip (time was an issue too). However, I found a new joy...seeing my children love the fresh CO air and enjoy some of the activities that I do.

Thank you Dave and Lynda (Jeff's parents) for the use of your home in CO. Good times and memories were made...