Colorful Colorado

So we recently spent about four days in the beautiful state of Colorado for "spring break".  I put that in quotations because obviously the only people that get an actual spring break are students and teachers.  Since three of the ten of us were in fact, teachers, I guess I can call it that.  Either way, it was a vacation and was a great time.  My generous Aunt & Uncle have an awesome house in South Fork where we called home for the duration of the trip.

Of course we HAD to stop at the "Welcome to Colorado" sign and we all thought what it says is a bit ironic.

This was our view from the deck of the house.  On day 2, South Fork was under a winter weather advisory.  We were projected to get 6-10", but it panned out to only about 3" or so.  We weren't complaining!

Here's our friend W contemplating....the stock market?  Dunno, but as you can see...you can't see anything!

The Roo sure did enjoy the snow.  I took her outside briefly to get some photos and she loved it landing all around her, even trying to catch it at times.  Silly girl.

We did some hiking around the house (it's practically surrounded by national forest).  The Roo got to go on the first trek, however this was the first and last when altitude combined by 21 extra pounds caused the Dad to nearly hyperventilate.  He was known as no other than "Alan".

All along I knew the Dad's goal was to find "sheds" and indeed he did.  He looked like Santa walking up the driveway with them.

On day 3 we had baby duty while half of us went skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area (who had received 12" from the storm).  It was fun relaxing and playing with babies all day!

On the final full day we ventured to nearby Creede, Colorado, an old mining town.  We visited the Underground Mining Museum there and ate lunch at a place called Tommyknockers Tavern.  The owner was a K-State fan and instantly noticed we were too.  Small world.

The wildlife was incredible.  We saw deer regularly around the Smith's house, but the drive to Creede brought even more awesomeness.  We saw an Elk herd of atleast 50 and a Bighorn Sheep herd of 15 or so.  The babies were sooo cute.

M and the Roo walked away with t-shirt souvenirs.  "Fresh Powder"...Hardy har har.

And what would be a trip without outtakes.

A few more of the Roo.  Practicing her cheerleading in the car and getting herself a cold one.

Other than the 11 hour drive, we had an amazing time of hiking, eating, sightseeing, poker playing, Cranium arguing, and relaxing.  Until next time...when clicking our heels together three times really does get us home that fast, ugh!