One thing we are super grateful for is adventurous kids!!
Every year Shane likes to do something awesome for the kids.
This year he decided he wanted to take them to Emerald Lake.
This was an amazing adventure.
First thing in the morning we decided to try out a Christmas gift!
Hahaha, my husband try's so hard!
Good thing we were all starving and weren't worried
about breakfast being beautiful!!
One of the fun things about this trip is that Grandma Cathy
decided she wanted to drive her car as well.
Which meant we got to shuffle the kids around the cars.
(Especially since Mr. T is FINALLY a booster dude!)
We brought the two way radio's as well
and the Girls ADORED them!
First stop was Lake Louise, hop out for potty breaks and a
short stroll around the ice sculptures.
It was frigid but we were super prepared!
Only draw back was our little queen ms. V decided she
didn't want to walk ANYWHERE!
Man that is Exhausting!!
Climbed back into warm cars for the last leg of the trip
just past Field to Emerald Lake.
It was AMAZING!
After a little gearing up, we were ready!
There was NO wind and the sun was shining
on most of the ski trail!
Ms. E got tired and a little bored a little earlier than we thought.
She also really wanted water, which was stuck in dad's backpack.
His hose was frozen at the tip so there was water,
but being patient for it to thaw wasn't really happening!
She and Grandma Decided to turn back and hang out
in the warm car with water and music.
Thank goodness for Grandmas!
Ms. A was Determined to follow the trail
all the way around the lake.
It was a LOT longer than she thought but she pushed through
and in the end was super proud of herself.
Shane and I enjoyed the faster pace that she was setting,
I was completely enjoying my new ski's and boots!
(My Christmas Present!)
Mr. T and Ms. V only had one mishap in the sled.
Mr. T decided he was bored and scooped up snow
from beside the trail and dumped it
all down ms. V's Coat.
Seriously down her coat/sweater/shirt.
I probably would have found some in her pants!
(If I had checked!)
By the time we got back to the van she was asleep
and happy again, so I don't think there was much damage done!
After a little lunch and packing up we headed further
down the road to Golden.
We checked into a great Hotel The Days Inn.
We were Super happy with Everything there.
Suite we were in was just right for families!
Two rooms separate from the common room with
a queen bed in each, and a pullout couch!
Seriously everything was great!
Except the pull out couch which I slept on with ms. V.
(but hey it's a pull out!?)
The pool was also great!
The kids loved the water slide!!
After all our fun - Shane and I went to get the kids
some fast food and Grandma Stayed with them
and gave us a chance to go out to dinner just us!
WAHOOOOO!
We ate at The Wolf's Den, "Unrefined dining at it's finest!"
Super Yummy and amazing menu!
We were grateful for grandma giving us a night to just relax!
When we got back the kids were enjoying the t.v. and
relaxing, most of dinner was eaten, and they were glad
to get ready to snuggle into the big beds!
The next morning we enjoyed a big hot breakfast
and then we hit the road home!
We made a quick stop for Donuts! (thanks grandma!)
Everyone was Super Ready to be home and
sleep in their own beds!
Thanks Grandma Cathy for helping us have
such a wonderful trip!!
