Gil, Jude, and I took off for the majestic mountains of Colorado last Friday afternoon for a quick little end-of-summer vacation with my family. We drove separate from the rest of the gang since Gil had to teach on Friday. We arrived at midnight and stayed until Monday morning when we hit the road again. Despite the LONG hours in the car, we had a relaxing time and saw amazing sights. Jude thouroughly enjoyed his first vacation (he plays, falls, and lives hard!) and even traveled well. Here are some pictures to highlight our experience.
Mountain.
Having a picnic lunch. This is the best picture of the most people I have. Hope someone else got a better one. Emails please!
Gil and I at the "top"
Gil letting Jude feel the icy cold mountain stream.
Elk.
Jude and Ashtyn played like fools. It was so fun to watch them. Ashtyn loves saying "Jude" and Jude is getting pretty good at his own version of "Ashtyn"
We stayed in a fully furnished vacation home that was just perfect for us and so cute. There was a Daniel Boon hat on one of the coat racks that Jude just loved!
The kids exploring the mountains from the top of the Rockies. Looks like Jude spotted some elk! (He also later fell off this platform and came home with a cut below his eye. Like I said, he goes hard!)
And here are some at home pics
Jude with his new "car"
Jude sporting his hunting gear he got last year for Christmas. Fits perfect now and he is ready to hit the deer stand with dad this fall (NOT!)
(note to Alaina: So sorry we weren't able to make it to your house again...just so little time...someday! I love your state!)
I thought about you guys this weekend, but I knew you'd probably be busy and Denver is a drive from Estes. Someday!
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