The Denver Burts: Glenwood Springs

Monday, August 19, 2013

Glenwood Springs

We took a short trip to Glenwood Springs this summer for a short getaway. It was interesting and nice to see the mountains. The kids had a great time and the weather was nice. Next time we'll have to go to the Hot Springs there.

This was about 3min after entering the room. They have no problem making themselves right at home.

The river was just behind our hotel and the kids loved it. Who doesn't love to throw rocks into a muddy river?

This is the gondola that takes you up to the top of the mountain for the "Adventure Park." If you ask me, its about a 3 on the Adventure Park 1-10 scale.

Practicing our sluice-box skillz. Taylor was annoyed that I was taking time away from his gold-finding.

This is about as "adventurous" as we were allowed to get with our little ones. I must say, I prefer this height and speed to the Arapahoe County Fair ferris wheel.

The amazing view from the top of the mountain.

This was the souvinier the kids chose... Magic Wiggles. You can imagine the disappointment they felt after they realized the Magic Wiggles didn't really wiggle magically.

3 comments:

Jandi said...: Love that you took a trip to the mountains. That panning for gold looks super exciting! Maybe the hot springs would have put you over the top with excitement, so, maybe it was a good thing you skipped it? Couldn't handle too much fun packed into 1 weekend! hehehaha...; August 19, 2013 at 9:33 PM
Layne & Crystal said...: looks like fun! And those "magic wiggles" are such a rip! The people that sell them make them look so cool. And then you buy one. And they immediately lose their coolness.; August 21, 2013 at 1:25 PM
Kristen said...: Love the post. I love Glenwood Springs, it is so beautiful. Next time you have to go to the hot springs for sure!; August 22, 2013 at 8:12 AM

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Taylor: "That's one fine frog and I'm gonna catch him!"

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After being "asleep" for an hour, Tay comes downstairs and says:
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"Mom, who glued my bones together?"

Dad: "Hey Tay, I think I saw some dinosaur tracks outside this morning..."
Tay: "Next time we see the dinosaur I think we should shoot it and eat it."

"Hey Tay, who do you think ruined all your Lego Transformers?"
"Isabelle did, because I call her Isabelle the Destroyer."

"What do you want to get daddy for Christmas, Tay?"
"Lets get him a purse so he can keep all his stuff in it and some cords that he can plug some other stuff into."

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"So I can pretend to make a call."

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"Tay, what are you doing? Get back into bed."
"Its o.k. mom, I'm just telling myself a story."

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#47) "Don't say I'm your bestfriend mom."
"Why not, Tay?"
"Because I'm dangerous. I'm dangerous because I have a snake on my shirt."

#46) "Oh, mom, if you're going to Target can you pick me up a lightsaber. thanks."

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Chris: "Sure. What happened to his leg, anyway?"
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#41) "What are you drawing there, Tay?"
" A Masterpiece."

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#39) "Mom, can I have a warm dog and a hot dog for lunch?"

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#37) "This aspargagas is bad. Send it back to the kitchen!"