Winter Park with the Fam

Can you believe it’s November already?!  We had such a whirlwind October, that it felt almost as if we skipped straight from September to November—and yet so much happened during that time!  The first few weeks were spent with my family.  My mom arrived via the Amtrak train (fun, right?), and then the rest of my family trickled in over the course of the next week; we eventually landed in Winter Park, CO, where we bunked up at a condo my parents won at the Gateway Woods Auction.  Enjoy the highlights!

Snacking our way through Shuga’s menu.  It’s worth a trip for their almond cake alone!  We may have gone twice in one week… 

 

Checking out the rides at the Manitou Penny Arcade.  They have endless amounts of kid rides, which was the perfect break for Liam after a yummy breakfast at Adam’s Mountain Café.  Honk, honk—coming through!

Hanging out with his buddy, Grandpa Popsie.  By the way, notice the sweaters?  Yup, all knit by Liam’s talented Grandma Mimsie.  People stop us all the time asking if we got them at the Baby GAP.  Lots of gushing tends to ensue.  : )

Playing with Aunt Hannah’s fun thrift store find.

Enjoying Devil’s Thumb Ranch and trying valiantly not to step in manure while taking photos.  I was only semi-successful… Although the food was just okay, we loved the atmosphere at the ranch.  I would love to go back and spend more time around the huge outdoor fire pit.  And although we didn’t get any pictures of it, the Tabernash Tavern was delish—although pricey. 

The guys golfed at Pole Creek—a course loaded with incredible views—while the ladies tried to shop around town.  Unfortunately, only a handful of stores were open, but we still had a good time. 

Aunt Hannah and Liam at the park.  Love this pic!

Completely breaking the law on the ride back to the condo—it was easier than taking out Liam’s car seat, and we figured no one would recognize Hannah all incognito in her scarf. 

We also took mini hikes around the condo each morning, which I loved.  The weather was so lovely.

Thanks for making the trek to Colorado, fam!  We loved spending time with you, and we’re so grateful that Liam has such awesome aunts and of course, a killer uncle.  Also, a huge thanks to Mom and Dad for ultimately making the trip happen. 

The whole squinty-eyed crew.  : )