30
Jun
09

summertime in colorado

Although Ken and Dad weren’t able to come with us due to work obligations, Mum and I took the children to Keystone, CO for a few days.  We all enjoyed the cool mountain air, beautiful scenery and hikes.  Next summer we’re thinking of spending a whole month there!  We did the Lily Pad Lake hike as well as walking into River Run twice and attempting to feed the chipmunks at Sapphire Point.  Paddle boats are a must, as is shopping at the Silverthorne Outlet Shops.  Wesley turned 7 while we were there so we celebrated his birthday by going to see the new Transformers movie, eating out at Ruby Tuesday’s then having cake from City Market.  We’re trying to go again in winter for some skiing if our schedules work!  Here are a few pics of our trip.

day 1 lily pad lake day 1 scooters

At the starting point of the Lily Pad Lake hike.  (right) The children on their new scooters.

day 1 lily pad lake 2 day 2 taylor cold feet

Wesley by one of the 2 lakes at Lily Pad.  Taylor paddling in the icy cold water. He didn’t last long!

day 1 lily pad lake joc and mum day 1 lily pad lake wesley

On the hike to Lily pad we pass what we call “Boulder Lake”.  The wildflowers were beautiful!

day 3 boats mum and wes day 3 boys boats

day 3 jocelyn boats day 3 dockside

day 4 boys sapphire point day 4 girls sapphire point

On our way to feeding the chipmunks at Sapphire Point.

day 4 jocelyn chipmunk day 4 wes chipmunk

day 4 mum sapphire point day 4 taylor sapphire point


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