Courtney & Mom came out to visit us last week over Courtney's Spring Break! We had a full & fun week with them here. We also tried out some new meals while they were here. This was the best by far...steak fajitas and homemade salsa with chips!Courtney's 21st Birthday was on Wednesday so we celebrated after work with dinner at the Elephant Bar. Yummm!
Matt & Courtney booking a hotel in Denver for Friday night. Her birthday surprise was a weekend in Denver! We drove to Ski Cooper Friday morning to go snowboarding and then spent the night in Denver and went shopping on Saturday!
Below is a video of Matt and I's ascent up the mountain on the ski lift. Sorry for the crazy turning of the camera :)
Our descent down the mountain...it is hilarious of Matt. He really had a great run until I put the camera on him! Ha ha.
Right after our last run. Mom getting chilly. The sun was going down!
Group shot taken by one of the friendly staff members! All of the workers there were so kind and helpful. It was a great place to go for beginners. No pressure or rudeness at all! Isn't this a great shot of everyone? I love it!
Packing up the car.
We decided to stop in Vail on our way back to Denver. It was SO nice! We perused some shops, dined at a cute pizza place and took a ride to the top of the mountain on the Gondola.
Quick shot by the fireplace.
Courtney and Mom on their side of the Gondola. It was such a fun little ride up to the top. We had a great view of the mountain and the pretty lights in Vail, but none of our cameras could capture it very well in the dark. We even watched these people skiing (kind of, they were actually sitting on these contraptions with two skis to help guide them) down the mountain with headlamps on.
On Saturday, after hitting the mall & car wash (our car was covered after a snowy trip home from the mountains) we went toThe Brown Palace for a tour. This Denver hotel is rich in history.
On Saturday, after hitting the mall & car wash (our car was covered after a snowy trip home from the mountains) we went toThe Brown Palace for a tour. This Denver hotel is rich in history.
Here is a shot from the inside. Movie stars, presidents, and rock stars are often guests at the Brown Palace. At the end of our tour, Matt and I actually got stuck in the elevator with about 11 other people! It was kind of funny...when they pried us out and we had to climb out because it had gone a few feet below ground level, the staff was all very concerned. They kept asking if we were okay and offering us bottled water. Matt said we should have tried to get a free night's stay out of it!
On Sunday, we heard a very thought-provoking sermon at church and then pretty much relaxed the rest of the day. A great week with two wonderful ladies. Thanks for coming Mom & Courtney! Nicole, your next! Or is dad going to be here first?
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Colin loved the "Stories" (videos)!! Although i said, "Colin do you see who that is" and he said "Uncle Matt!!!" What an Uncle's boy! Can't wait until it is our turn. Love you guys.
Ha ha. I am glad that Colin loves his uncle so much. We CANNOT wait for you, David and him to visit this summer!!! :)
Happy to see your pictures of Courtney's break. Looks like you all had MUCH fun. I hear Matt is a great cook. I loved the pic of Matt on his head. I didn't realize that a snow board was just one piece. No wonder it is so hard. I will not be trying it anytime soon. G
Ha ha. You make me laugh, Grandma! We can stick to safer activities when you come to visit us...like walking! I don't want a picture of you on your head! And yes, Matt is a superb cook!
Looks like you guys had a great time, can't wait for my turn!
Nicole
Ok, so a little bit late on the draw here (3 months, but who is counting?). Where was this place that you guys went snowboarding? As you know, we are scheming a trip with a group of us in February but they are all talking about Breck (which is a little pricy for novice skier's such as myself). Talk to you soon.
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