For our anniversary we found a sitter and went out for drinks and appetizers then saw the final Harry Potter movie. It was a great time and Coen enjoyed all the attention the babysitter gave him.
We started a tradition of a Rocky Mountain National Park trip each year before the school year starts. The first one was a huge success! We slept in (thanks, Coen!), got some breakfast and coffee and enjoyed the beautiful drive to the touristy town of Estes Park, where the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is located.
Heading from Longmont to Estes Park
Justin and Coen ready to window shop downtown
A tunnel! Coen thought the echo was very fun.
One of the first stops once you get into RMNP.
Headed to use the bathroom. Justin still can’t get over how amazing Colorado water is. Every time he drinks from a water fountain he is in awe all over again. Silly.
Coen was smiling for someone else’s camera, apparently. This is one of the scenic overlooks on the way up the mountain.
A moose! It was a mama with her baby nearby. I didn’t stay close for long.
The snow was dirty but fun to play in and slide on. It was also very refreshing to have to wear a sweatshirt and long pants. The fun ended when Coen’s hands got too cold and he let out a few blood-curdling screams. He always does like to make a dramatic exit.
Coen sure was hard to walk with at over 12,000 feet high.
Justin took over. I’m making this one bigger because I think their expressions are hilarious.
What a fun family day trip! And so close to home (under an hour). We are so blessed to live in Colorado, although it may be rocky at some points. (ha ha! get it??!)
Just another view of a mountain lake (bottom right-ish) over the tundra.
PS Learn more about tundras, they are so fascinating!!
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