BFF
Visiting my best friend Andrea & her family while we in Colorado was definitely a highlight. I thank God every day for you, Andrea! We go way back to jr. high days & it was fun reminiscing. Growing up, Andrea said she was going to leave Rhinelander & head for the mountains... well she was true to her word & moved out to CO with my help & a U Haul! She's has a 4 awesome kids, a great hubbie & a fantastic log cabin home right on the Colorado River.
We drove from Vail to Andrea's & I've visited her before, but not to the new log cabin on the river. So I sorta knew what I looking for. Log cabin, green roof.How hard could that be? We drove about 10 minutes off of I-70 and see I a log cabin with a green roof. So I told Kevin to turn in, because that's got to be Andrea's. I didn't see the house #, so Kevin thought I was totally wrong. We sat in the driveway for a minute, then I spotted it... A Hodag on the deck!!!!! Who else but someone from Rhinelander would have a Hodag on their deck?
Log cabin, green roof + Hodag=destination!
Thanks for the fabulous dinner, Andrea & Christopher! We're bringing the whole fam damily next time!
It reached 50 degrees this past Tuesday & we played outside for hours! It was a sunny day & it felt great. We played with bubbles, which was Addison's favorite. This spring & summer will be fun for Addison, because she can ride on riding toys, too. The snow is melting away & there are huge puddles along the streets. I'm sure the girls will put their rain boots on & jump in them this weekend! Spring is definitely the reward after a long winter.
After skiing the front side of Vail for nearly 6 hours, we found a great spot at the base to hang out and enjoy the sunny afternoon. R & R was definitely needed after such a full day. We had fantastic weather & it was in the high 30's. I enjoy beach vacations, but given the choice between the beach or the mountains, I'd choose mountains every time. However, I've never been to Hawaii, so I don't have that to compare with the mountains! I love the quaint mountain villages & majestic mountains. I ride the chairlift & can't help but feel God's presence. I love the rush of shushing down the mountain & the feeling of complete exhaustion. I wear it like a badge I've earned from playing hard all day. I am very thankful for this vacation!
Addi loves bedtime, which is so nice after a busy day. She must have her blanket, which she calls "nigh-night", her nuk and something soft to hug. Tonight it was Elmo. She does love the red, furry guy & can say Elmo with much vigor! I'm pretty sure there will be an Elmo birthday party for her in July. History repeats itself, because Francesca's 2nd b-day party was an Elmo party too. Time to get the "big girls" in bed. Good Night!
