Residence Inn By Marriott Colorado Springs North

The adventure begins! We closed up the house, packed the computer, loaded the car and headed to Colorado Springs. After running a few errands, we took Skippy to a park so that he could run and play and we could spend some quality time with the little guy. We went to dinner and then ...

... snowshoeing tours are given so you are able to take in Colorado's natural wonders. Snowmass also features an indoor paintball area, a NASTAR course, and tube town. Snowmass resort or aspen condo rental has something for everyone to do and enjoy.<br><br><br>

Today Frank stayed home to make us his famous pork chili. Takes hours of love and we were all grateful. Antonio went for another long marathon training run. Chuck, Hector &amp; Diana went foraging for Jack In The Box, an Apple store and a double feature ;) "Couples Retreat" &amp; "Whip It" both good and more importantly cheap. Only $6.50 and you know we did the 2 fer 1 cause we're geto(boys) like that. Made it back to home base in time to see Dollhouse and feast on dinner. Great day for all.

... the first turns of the season, skiers and snowboarders will have access to a top-to-bottom run consisting of 1,000 vertical feet via Chair 1. The trails Catwalk, Mambo and Homerun make up this opening day run which is over a mile in length. When this news came in to the Ski Country office ...

... back down the mountain which took about 45 minutes. We left the Pike's Peak area and took a more scenic route back home. We drove thru towns like Woodland Park - which again, was SO CUTE! I am in love with all of these little mountain towns. There was an abundance of little motels and lodges and all of the stores, even the Walmart, McDonalds and Sonic looked like they could be cabins, they fit right in with the scenery! We ...

... Max. When Kent got home from work Josh was left at home and the rest of us took Jordan to her Clarinet lessons (we didn't hear her play clarinet, but she is a brilliant piano player). Jenni, Kent, Max and I went on a mini hike up some nearby hills/mountains while Jordan was in her lessons and we saw some great views over Colorado Springs. Max found a good new combination of macaroni and cheese with shrimp for dinner that night - hmm interesting... A ...

... natural red rock formations jutting out of the earth at fantastic angles, with such names as Siamese Twins; Sleeping Giant and Kissing Camels - some imagination needed. Unfortunately the snow was getting heavier and thicker so all thoughts of exploring the area have been put on hold until tomorrow. At one point we stopped the car to check out Balanced Rock, we had sat in the car for a minute when I was treated to a ...

... great and set up really differently from what we do. There were stations set up where you could get sea food, one with beef and a pasta bar and a chocolate fountain. Auntie Pam informed me that she did not want to see me sitting in the chocolate fountain at any time during the night, so that plan was foiled ;) It was also an open bar and all us cousins took full advantage. There were speeches sprinkled through ...

Tuesday and Wednesday Whit and I drove out to the Ranch, (officially, "Children of the Son Ranch") I'll have to write about it at some point. It was one of those experiences you remember for quite some time. Beautiful mountains, lightning storms, and winds like I was back on ship again. But more than the captivating beauty of the natural world was the fellowship, however brief, experienced in the breezy rooms of the big house.

... had another uncle and this extension of my family around about 1995?) On the occasions I visited Denver, Phil made sure that he and the entire family were available to meet for dinner and catch up and when I moved to Denver it was like I magically had a new family. Suddenly I was included in family dinners and family outings, birthdays, etc. and it was like I gained three sisters and a brother and even another mother and father, honorary second parents who took me ...