Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Colorado Summer

I was skeptical that I would enjoy this summer without the beach a block away (or at least in the same state?). The beach has always been so easy, my standby summer day... but the kids and I have been loving the summer in Colorado. We have spent a lot of days at the pool with swim lessons for Owen, and on the off weeks we have found some great things to do while the weather is hot. We love the botanic gardens with the children's creek, the farmers market (with Peet's close enough to grab a coffee), the park, and sitting on our front porch enjoying the shade and some popsicles.
The highlights of this summer have definitely been our time enjoying the mountains.
We spent a weekend in Breckenridge, absolute heaven. The weather was perfect, gorgeous aspen trees everywhere, a perfect little park and downtown (with a starbucks close enough to grab coffee.. I see a theme), and some needed family time. (Mark's in a suit because it was a work trip for him... the only bummer.)
I loved watching this boy play. He is super into pirates... sticks are swords, the play structure was a pirate ship, and he wears his hat backwards because its a pirate hat.

Love you little man.
Our date at Starbucks.
We also discovered the Rocky Mountain National Forest.
Completely amazing.
Love this girl.
My best friend Jonne came to visit with her kids... these were my favorite two weeks in Colorado hands down. Our boys LOVE each other, they are both SPIRITED little guys, and they feed off each other in such a fun way. We enjoyed so many amazing outings with them, just loving being together.
The sweet little darlings on our stroller walk through the park.
Owen and Ryder enjoying a HUGE chocolate chip cookie from our local spot.
Miss her.
How precious is this goodbye?

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