Breckenridge Family Vacation---God's Handiwork

You can't go to Colorado and not be amazed at God's handiwork all around you. Here's just a few pics of the magnificent creation that God blessed us with.

Psalm 84:11---For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will not withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

Isaiah 1:18---Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them white as snow.

Psalm 23:1-2, 6---The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams....Surely goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalm 121:1-2---I look up to the mountains- does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth!



Breckenridge Family Vacation---Part 3

Scott and Dad were all about getting as much adventure and outdoor time as possible on this trip. Between snowshoeing, tubing, and dog sledding, I think they accomplished their goal! Here's a few pics of their adventures:

On my birthday, the boys decided to celebrate by heading out to Copper Mountain Resort to go tubing and snowshoeing! :-) Here's there before picture

 Let the fun begin!

 Here's the different hills they went tubing down. Scott's going to post some videos of them in action.

 Great day for snowshoeing, such beautiful weather! Scott was able to push his ski pole all the way down and it was completely covered by snow, so probably about 4 feet. Crazy!

 The after shot....they look a little worn out! Don't they?

Another day, Scott made the adventure to go dogsledding. From the stories he tells, I think it surpassed his wildest dreams. He was able to not only ride on the dog sled, he was able to drive the dogsled and mush the dogs. It was so fun hearing the excitement in his voice as he told of the day. As you can tell, it was one of the snowiest days we had in Breck. So much fun!

Like I told Dad and Scott, I hope they enjoyed their adventures because once we go back (if I'm not pregnant again) I'll definitely be right along side them as they repeat these adventures!

Breckenridge Family Vacation--Part 2

Our first few days in CO were filled with lots of hanging out, playing games, exploring and good food (thanks to Mom). There were a few feet of snow on the ground while we were there which made for interesting outings for this pregnant woman, a mom with a bad knee, 2 paranoid men and 1 baby in a stroller. We were definitely a sight, but that didn't stop us from getting out in the 30 degree or less temps.

We were so excited to have Griffen start walking the week before Christmas. I was so glad about this timing because Scott was off work and really got to see the progress that Griffen made daily.--Griffen loved exploring the condo and seeing what he could get into.

 Dad, Scott and I before we went exploring our first day. Nothing like having a man walk on each side of me making sure I don't fall! I love these men!---Dad and I had both been to Breck before so it was fun to show Scott around a bit and see what new things we could discover.

 Scott hanging out in his long johns! Not even going to comment on this one! :-)

 Scott and Dad insisted that Griffen have a sled while on our trip so we had to give it a few test runs inside before we ventured outside.

 Not sure if it was the clear, mountain air or a growth spurt, but Griffen seemed to eat, eat and then eat some more while were on our trip. He even discovered he loves ranch dressing, just like his momma!

 Another great thing about our trip is just some down time and change of scenery. Griffen certainly enjoyed every minute of it. He learned that if he pulled a book out, he had 4 people eager to have him cuddle up in their lap and read to him.

One day we made it outside to try the new sled. It was an experience in the almost below 0 weather as it was snowing. Griffen enjoyed it for about 10 minutes. That's about all the sledding fun he could tolerate.

Breckenridge is such a neat town with great shopping on Main Street. We ventured out several times all bundled up to check out the shops.

Several years ago Breck added a closed-in gondola that you can ride to the top of the mountain. We had to check it out. Griffen's mouth never closed the whole way up as he looked out of the glass at the beatiful views on the way up. So fun to see his reaction to new, different experiences.

If you've ever been to Breck, you've been to Crepes a la Cart. If you haven't you're missing out! Scott and I split a strawberry shortcake crepe. So stinking good!

Date night fun!


Just a few pics to share of our great trip! More to come of dad and Scott's outdoor adventures.

Breckenridge Road Trip---Part 1

The week after Christmas we were blessed to be offered a friend's condo in Breckenridge, CO. Who can pass up a white Christmas in the mountains?! So on Christmas morning, my parents, Scott, me and Griffen packed up the minivan and roadtripped it to CO...praying for clear roads all the way. We stopped in Amarillo, as a half way point, to spend the night.--Griffen was such a trooper on the road. Between watching Praise Baby, being entertained by daddy, and sleeping only 30 minutes (total for the days on the road), he really did  a great job. Here are a few pics of us on the road.--Never a dull moment!

Mesmerized by Praise Baby

Hanging in the biggest rocking chair ever at the Big Texan in Amarillo--We also got to see a guy attempt to eat a 72 oz. steak, potatoes, etc. in an hour while we were there! Who does that?!

Puppet shows with Daddy

Reading time!---Notice mom in the back in her little cubby hole of a back seat. She was a trooper too! :-)

Dad even broke out of his shell a few times and participated in some dance parties! What's a road trip without a few dance parties here and there?!

We made it to Breckenridge on the 26th around 5pm. We all collapsed on the couch and didn't move forever, that is until Griffen threw up in his pack 'n' play and the guys had to make a mad dash in the snow and ice to get quarters to wash clothes. Once again, never a dull moment! More fun and adventures in the days to come!

Christmas 2010---Through Griffen's Eyes

My second Christmas was much more memorable than my first...mostly because I was actually awake this year! I had many fun memories, here are just a few...

It started off with mom dressing me up as Santa. Pretty cute, huh?!

 Throwing a fit before church, just because.

 Posing for pics with mom and dad before heading to church

 Eating lots of yummy food and getting spoiled by the Young family. Crazy relatives! :-)

 Getting some good one-on-one time with Aunt Jennifer

Playing with my new bug puppets from Precious

 Exploring the playhouse that cousins Trey and Ethan set up for us at Grammy and Grampie's house



All in all, it was a great Christmas! Just can't believe that next year I'll get to share it with my baby sister!