Sunday, June 30, 2013

Vail Day 3: The Top of the Mountain

Day 3 in Vail was a very busy day. We were constantly on the move. The guys went golfing for Andy's birthday and the rest of us enjoyed the outdoors. We capped the day off with a trip up the mountain.

We started out by going down to the creek the throw rocks in the water. This was one of the kids favorite activities. They could have done this all day.



The sun shining through.

We then took a walk through a cute covered bridge that led into a cute park.



Little man hanging out and being oh so cute.


Checking out the pinwheels in the children's garden.





Practicing their balancing skills.


The guys had gone golfing for the day and after they were done we went on the gondola to the top of the mountain.


The view from the top.




Hanging with Gammie in the lodge.

This little lady was so excited to ride a horse.



They had trampoline for the kids to try. Emma was not interested in jumping very high.

Abby on the other hand wanted to go high.

Tight rope balancing.

The view. I could spend my day soaking this in.


Back at the bottom we celebrated Andy's birthday with ice cream. Abby loved having her first ice cream cone.

The birthday boy.

Elle enjoying some.

Will with his first taste of sorbet. He loved it!

The courtyard at night.

A bit of the village.


It was a fabulous third day that wore us out. There are still two more days to go. Stay tuned.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Vail Day 2: Arr Matey!

Recently the girls have been into a show called Jack and the Neverland Pirates. I told them that there was a pirate ship in Vail that we can play on and they were so excited. Day 2 was filled with pretend pirate play and celebrating Kate's 6th birthday. Can't believe how quickly she is growing up. I can still remember meeting her a few hours after she was born.

Andy and Abby starting the day off by playing with cats.

Getting ready for the breakfast celebration.


Happy Birthday Kate!!

Sometimes I think these two are twins separated by a year. They are such good buddies.

Playing with Kate's new horse. Now the girls want one for their birthday.

On the way to the pirate ship.

The view on our walk.

Ahoy matey! 





Swinging.

I took a moment to enjoy the water.


Ice cold toes.



A friendly bear came to visit.


Swim time at the hotel pool. Thank goodness it was heated.

One more celebration with a cupcake. Yum!

Stay tune for day 3.