We have thoroughly enjoyed our week in the mountains.  It seems that like is just a little calmer up here at 10,000 feet.  There is still lots of snow on the mountains and streams are overflowing their banks.  The wildflowers are all in bloom. Yesterday afternoon we hiked. The kids had fun playing in water run-off and finding rocks to climb.  Another beautiful day.

Off to pack up the truck and head for home. 
Looking forward to a wonderful weekend!
Jennifer

Today we biked about 11 miles to Frisco and back.  We toured the Frisco Historical Museum and stretched out our legs downtown Frisco before heading back to Breckenridge.  The kids did awesome and we only had one minor crash 🙂 

Just one day late 🙂

We are on vacation in Breckenridge, one of our favorite places in Colorado.  We are spending the week relaxing and enjoying family and friends.  Life is so good.  Yesterday on the 4th we participated in the Breckenridge Parade.  Last year we had so much fun that we knew we would do it again.  And we did.  We really did it this year.  I am talking about pint sized pirates, a water canon, water balloons, candy coins, frisbees and much more.  We decorated the trailer with black plastic sheeting, a mast and sail and pirate flag.  We even had a few parrots “hanging” around.  All the kids (and some adults) were dressed in their finest pirate garb and we took Breckenridge by storm and water balloon.  We got really wet and had way too much fun!!!!  Look out next year Breck, we are already planning our next attack!

Well, ahem, technically it was last week.  She had an awesome week of birthday celebrations.  For her present this year, we are doing a mini-remodel on her (and Paige’s) room.  We have picked out paint and a few other things for her room that will spruce it up a bit. 

Today was our field trip day.  Like last summer, we dedicate each day of the week to something different. Monday- art project, Tuesday- cleaning, errands, Wednesday- movie day, Thursday-field trip, Friday- cooking. 

Today we went to the Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Calhan.  Aside from being really hot, the kids gave the hike a thumbs up. If you are interesting in checking it out, wear a hat and lots of sunscreen because there are no trees out there on the plains.  None.  Nada.  No trees whatsoever. Just letting you know……

I was really good and took my camera but unfortuately I left it on overnight and the batteries died, soooo I didn’t take any pictures.  Pictures are from http://www.discover-colorado-springs.com/. Thanks!

Alice and Paige started tennis lessons this week.  They might not have all the skills perfected yet but they sure do look cute trying!

Guest Blogger: Sam Wescott

Today we painted a mural on the basement wall. Last summer we painted the ocean and  this summer we are painting a meadow. There are mountains in the back. In the painting there will be animals like deer, birds, and a  mountain goat(s).  My sisters, brother and mom are helping paint. We are painting it on a wall in the workout area of the basement. There might be bugs in it also. So far we used the colors blue, brown, and green.  I hope we do a good job on it.  We don’t want our deer to look like hungry bears!!!  Stay tuned for more pictures!

It is fun to paint on the basement walls because you can get messy and we won’t get in trouble for painting on the walls!

Sam

Busy. Busy. Busy. Weekend.

We started out our weekend on Friday with a movie night at the neighbors.
Saturday morning we got up really early and drove 2 hours to get here.

He then started wearing these fancy shoes and brace for 23 hours a day.