We are off on an adventure just the 3 of us - Saturday afternoon flight and the airport is JAMMED! We made Shane rather nervous about missing the light. Drew and I ran to the gate and got there just in time to board. Perfection in my book, but would have been nice to have a few extra moments this round.
Last row of seats all together - thankful its the short flight.
Snack time!
Late night arrival in CO. Took a while to get the bags and the airport shuttle. Shane packed away some Ramon for a late night snack that turned out to be perfect. Up at 5:45 to grab the rental car, load up and hit the slopes of breckenridge by 10! Here we are headaed up the gondola at the south parking lot.
So very happy!!
Snowy day with low visibility - hoods up everyone!
Couldn't see too well the first 2 runs but these guys are never stopped!
Sun through the clouds and now we are linked up with Rick!! They started their morning in Woodland springs and met us for the next few days.
Love Drew's love for the powder.
And his desire to do pushups.
One of Drew's photos today
My photo request of Drew as we drove into Frisco that night for a German brat assortment. We had rattlesnake, veal, antelope, venison, elk and pheasant. Great night out with the Roberts!
Our night ended in the hot tub and morning started like this
Love the view from our hotel room
Vail gave us a bluebird day!
Our crew GREW! we are now skiing with the Briggs and Rebecca's family! Love that Sam thought to dress us up with Tutu's and beads for Mardi gras!
I cannot think of a better place to spend the day
Smiling all day long
Enjoy some of our video clips
The kiddos - not sure where Will is in this photo
Thankful for the time with these 2 even though they don't like taking photos as this stage in their lives.
We did 3 runs along the blue sky bowls. Boys did Lover's leap. I was drawn to the moguls of Encore and Rick rocked Cloud nine. Everyone was happy!
And tired!
Day 3 back to Breckenridge with just these 2 initially
This guy was starting to get worn down by the altitude. We left him to sleep in horizon hut while Shane and I did the peak 6 area a few times.
He skied a few runs and then received an offer to go ice fishing. Can't pass that up!
only the Leadbetter's ice fish with ski boots on .
Caleb is the winner with 2 fish!
Wednesday, we had to head back. Nice leisurely morning in the VRBO - returned poles to Breeze equipment rental, grabbed some CO/Vail swag and started the drive back. Love going through Idaho Springs whish was where Chris and I stayed in September. We drove by the VRBO and the affordable housing complex there. I hopped out to take this photo but of course the boys opted to stay in the car.
Shuttle bus from the car rental - Much more timely right now than the way out. Long trip home.
Fun rec from my colleague to hit Voodoo donuts in the airport.
Flight from BWI to BDL was delayed an hour, so there was that. We landed at MIDNIGHT - YUCK. Thankfully my kids are helpful. left them to grab bags while I grabbed the PACKED shuttle to get the car. They were able to move others to let mine out to grab the kids. Home by 1AM, heads in beds (after quick showers) by 1:30AM. Drew and I slept the next morning til 8am while Shane rocked the early morning and headed in with Nick.
Things I want to remember but don't have captured -
- fitting 3 sets of skis in one bag (no poles - yes that means we forgot mine)
- Late night arrival in CO - Ramon for snack at the hotel
- Shane left his airpods in the shuttle but they found them for us and we retrieved them on the way back
- The altitude affected Drew and he HAD to buy the oxygen
- Frisco is a great central area!
- shopping with the girls!! My favorite!
- Wendy's was the only breakfast they wanted - WIN!
