Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Aunty's Adventure
Good morning! I am rested and looking forward to my pampering later today....cuz after yesterday I was one tiiiired aunty! I won't give it all away but will give you this thought to ponder - Now that they have mastered the walking part, why do they now want to be carried - ALWAYS! I love him to the ends of the earth and back but MY back can't do that. Guess I need to work on getting in better shape - thinkin' about it ain't making it happen! hahahahahaha
Monday, March 9, 2009
Home from Colorado
48 hours... that is how long I was on the ground in Colorado. We had to get busy with so much to do in so little time.
As soon as we left the airport we headed to downtown Denver to see the nightlife. We aren't much for the club scene, however, with a new club opening MHA thought we should try it. I think the name of the club was "Level - Where Rock and Roll Lives". We still are not sure what kind of rock it was but we do know we were at least 15 years too old to be there! After we stopped laughing we headed over to an Irish pub called Fado's. That was much more our speed and they had the best apple martinis. MHA's sister joined us and we had a great night of laughter.
Saturday morning we were up and at 'em bright and early, with little kids in the house there is no such thing as sleeping in. We packed up all our snow stuff and headed to Keystone to go tubing. Heading toward the mountains we encountered all sorts of weather. Sunny and warm in Denver, snowy and whiteout in some spots on the mountain, I think it might have even rained. When we arrived at Keystone all the free parking was full so we decided to go to the pay lot. The key word is "PAY", $25.00 for the day (except we were only there for a few hours). Auntie thought she should at least get a kiss with that screw!
We (Auntie and me) realized very soon that we were in the high country. I am not in bad shape but I should be able to at least walk across the parking lot without losing my breath! We took the gondola (even higher) to the tubing hill. On the way up the gondola stopped ( I am sure it was so we could enjoy the view) for about 5 minutes. Auntie then tried to figure out if we were really stuck how we would get out. Thankfully we started moving again because Auntie had decided that she would just cannonball jump into the snow below, if necessary.
When we arrived at the top we were in for a real treat. It had stopped snowing, the sun was out and the tubes were aired up! We had an absolute blast tubing!!! An hour is plenty of time in that altitude (12,200ft ABOVE sea level). We headed back down the hill, thankfully without the scenery stop. Shopped a bit, shopping is what Auntie and I do best. Since MHA grew up there she doesn't really need souvenirs.
Idaho Springs and Beau Jo's pizza was our next stop. It was nice to have a yummy meal and good conversation. I must say the people watching was at an all time high! Then we headed back to MHA's childhood home to see Grammy and Plus 1. Plus 1 was really happy to see Mommy! After such a busy day and late night on Friday, we decided to stay in and catch up on sleep.
Sunday we woke up a bit later. We had plenty of time to do the site seeing and shopping. We headed out to see all the sporting venues: Coors Field, Pepsi Center and Mile High Stadium. I will never be a Broncos fan but I can appreciate the stadium. It was really fun to see all the sculptures around Denver. I really loved the monster mouth guard and chin strap outside Mile High Stadium.
Casa Bonita was next on our site seeing tour. I am happy to say that I have been there and done that. It was fun, the food was..... Any restaurant that has gift shop is something that you have to see, and after watching the "South Park" episode you must stop by if you are in the neighborhood, and if you are in the neighborhood I hope that you are only there for Casa Bonita!!
Plus 1 was ready for a nap so off to the other side of town we went. Auntie and I had one last "must" on our list. Archiver's!!! A huge scrapbook store. I think I would fly to Denver just to go there! We shopped while MHA went to get Grammy's minivan washed. (Yes, I said MHA was driving a minivan, I won't even tell you what the vanity plate said!) Auntie and I shopped to our heart's content! Then we were off to the 16th street mall to finish shopping. Yes Auntie and I love to shop!
When we finished we had a few minutes left to pack the car and say our goodbyes and then off to the airport. On the plane and a few tears later and we were all napping. Arriving in Seattle shortly after 11pm. Our Girls weekend was over and it was snowing in Seattle ( Denver was sunny and 60).
Can't wait 'til our next trip. :)
As soon as we left the airport we headed to downtown Denver to see the nightlife. We aren't much for the club scene, however, with a new club opening MHA thought we should try it. I think the name of the club was "Level - Where Rock and Roll Lives". We still are not sure what kind of rock it was but we do know we were at least 15 years too old to be there! After we stopped laughing we headed over to an Irish pub called Fado's. That was much more our speed and they had the best apple martinis. MHA's sister joined us and we had a great night of laughter.
Saturday morning we were up and at 'em bright and early, with little kids in the house there is no such thing as sleeping in. We packed up all our snow stuff and headed to Keystone to go tubing. Heading toward the mountains we encountered all sorts of weather. Sunny and warm in Denver, snowy and whiteout in some spots on the mountain, I think it might have even rained. When we arrived at Keystone all the free parking was full so we decided to go to the pay lot. The key word is "PAY", $25.00 for the day (except we were only there for a few hours). Auntie thought she should at least get a kiss with that screw!
We (Auntie and me) realized very soon that we were in the high country. I am not in bad shape but I should be able to at least walk across the parking lot without losing my breath! We took the gondola (even higher) to the tubing hill. On the way up the gondola stopped ( I am sure it was so we could enjoy the view) for about 5 minutes. Auntie then tried to figure out if we were really stuck how we would get out. Thankfully we started moving again because Auntie had decided that she would just cannonball jump into the snow below, if necessary.
When we arrived at the top we were in for a real treat. It had stopped snowing, the sun was out and the tubes were aired up! We had an absolute blast tubing!!! An hour is plenty of time in that altitude (12,200ft ABOVE sea level). We headed back down the hill, thankfully without the scenery stop. Shopped a bit, shopping is what Auntie and I do best. Since MHA grew up there she doesn't really need souvenirs.
Idaho Springs and Beau Jo's pizza was our next stop. It was nice to have a yummy meal and good conversation. I must say the people watching was at an all time high! Then we headed back to MHA's childhood home to see Grammy and Plus 1. Plus 1 was really happy to see Mommy! After such a busy day and late night on Friday, we decided to stay in and catch up on sleep.
Sunday we woke up a bit later. We had plenty of time to do the site seeing and shopping. We headed out to see all the sporting venues: Coors Field, Pepsi Center and Mile High Stadium. I will never be a Broncos fan but I can appreciate the stadium. It was really fun to see all the sculptures around Denver. I really loved the monster mouth guard and chin strap outside Mile High Stadium.
Casa Bonita was next on our site seeing tour. I am happy to say that I have been there and done that. It was fun, the food was..... Any restaurant that has gift shop is something that you have to see, and after watching the "South Park" episode you must stop by if you are in the neighborhood, and if you are in the neighborhood I hope that you are only there for Casa Bonita!!
Plus 1 was ready for a nap so off to the other side of town we went. Auntie and I had one last "must" on our list. Archiver's!!! A huge scrapbook store. I think I would fly to Denver just to go there! We shopped while MHA went to get Grammy's minivan washed. (Yes, I said MHA was driving a minivan, I won't even tell you what the vanity plate said!) Auntie and I shopped to our heart's content! Then we were off to the 16th street mall to finish shopping. Yes Auntie and I love to shop!
When we finished we had a few minutes left to pack the car and say our goodbyes and then off to the airport. On the plane and a few tears later and we were all napping. Arriving in Seattle shortly after 11pm. Our Girls weekend was over and it was snowing in Seattle ( Denver was sunny and 60).
Can't wait 'til our next trip. :)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Let the adventure begin
This week many things are happening with the Amigas. First tomorrow is Bruthr's birthday. We celebrated on Sunday with a family dinner at our house. Mile High made not fried fried ice cream. To her credit she was really busy babysitting and did not even know if she was going to make it to family dinner. Bruthr got some really cool gifts.
The reason that we celebrated on Sunday: Auntie and MH left tonight with Plus 1 to Denver. Since tomorrow is Bruthrs birthday I am not joining them in Denver til Friday.
The trip was Auntie's idea. She said she wanted to run away and you know we were not going to let her run alone! I just dropped them at the airport a mear hour ago and am already lonely with out them! Ok I think I can survive 48 hours but still. I cant wait to join them and have some girl time. There is so much planned I dont know if I will sleep.
I will try blogging from my Blackberry while we are there. The pictures probably wont be up til we get back unless I can get Baby Daddy to post them for me.
The reason that we celebrated on Sunday: Auntie and MH left tonight with Plus 1 to Denver. Since tomorrow is Bruthrs birthday I am not joining them in Denver til Friday.
The trip was Auntie's idea. She said she wanted to run away and you know we were not going to let her run alone! I just dropped them at the airport a mear hour ago and am already lonely with out them! Ok I think I can survive 48 hours but still. I cant wait to join them and have some girl time. There is so much planned I dont know if I will sleep.
I will try blogging from my Blackberry while we are there. The pictures probably wont be up til we get back unless I can get Baby Daddy to post them for me.
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