In between our explorations we did the practical things too. School still got done, laundry, of course, never stopped. I really did enjoy a break from housework though. I kept our room tidy, but having someone put new sheets on the bed and unload the dishwasher....a girl could get spoiled. Not to mention Aaron's schedule was wonderful. If he worked a Sunday he got a weekday off and I don't think he ever had a night later than 5:00.....yeah I was spoiled!
Hitting the books each morning with the promise of fun in the afternoons.
Lots of afternoons we ended up at the park or library. Denver has such nice parks and a great library system!
Latch hook done, so we moved onto a new handicraft.
winding her embroidery floss and making patterns.
Party mix...just like home!
Hiking at Mt. Falcon 9,000+ elevation
half boy half mountain goat
On top of the world!
This home must have been quite the place in its day!
In 1879, the U.S. government asked John Brisben Walker to investigate agriculture in the arid regions of the West, so he purchased 1,600 acres in north Denver. He named it Berkley Farm and introduced the production of alfalfa as a cash corp. He was instrumental in the development of Red Rocks Ampitheater as well as the town of Morrison and surrounding areas.
Walker built a grand mansion on Mount Falcon for Ethel and his many children. Ethel Richmond Walker died there in 1916 and was buried near the foot of Mount Falcon during a snowstorm. Two years later the mansion burned to the ground, possibly from a lightning strike. The ruins of Walker’s magnificent house are still visible along Walker’s Dream Trail, a timeless memorial to Jefferson County's greatest tycoon.
The views from this hilltop mansions are incomparable!
Yes, I was here too. I try to stay on the back side of the camera, but the kids do occasionally need proof that mom had a face.
Found some more snow
Friday March 11, 2016 we were walking around the U.S. Air Force Academy and I was checking my phone every minute waiting for pictures of my new nephew.....I was a bit distracted.
Protestant chapel
Catholic chapel....this mosaic is simply beautiful!
The children were all intrigued with the marching soldiers and their cadence songs.
Lunch at Dave's BBQ and the sweet elderly lady at the next table gave us her coupon for free dessert, which Isaiah dug right into.
Whit's End at Focus on the Family
The Adventures in Odyssey gang
Levi as Mr. Whitaker
Whit's End Soda counter
Evidence of the wildfires around Colorado Springs a couple years back.
Mountain meanderings
Buffalo Creek, Colorado. We were lost when we found this place, and what a fortunate mishap. A tiny piece of history.
This general store and post office has been continually run, buy the same family since 1898. The family's farmhouse, built in 1896 is still standing and inhabited.
Original interior complete with cash register and post office boxes.
The imagination runs wild in such a place.
The front of the store.
Since arriving in Denver every day Isaiah had asked to ride the train.
He was a very happy....and cool looking guy.
First we rode the train to the mall.
Candy Store all in victorian style. The clerks even wore pinstriped aprons and straw boater's hats.
Twix for the true Twix lover.
The mall is a combination of indoor and outdoor shopping spaces.
Rebecca's favorite store, of course!
In lieu of a playground they have several stations with western themed toys.
Riding in to downtown was a long enough commute to put him to sleep.
Downtown Denver is such a fun place!
Old and new architecture are well blended.
Rocket Fizz retro candy and pop store.
A ginger ale with a powerful bite!
Sweet things for sweet people.
The St. Patrick's Day parade had ended, but the festivities were still going strong.
Every block had its own street performer and collection hat.
Riding the 16th Street Bus like a local.
Nascar Simulator at Wal-mart
He's so short he needed one hand to hold him on the seat while his feet reached for the pedals, cause his tiny behind was hanging in midair.
Some quiet playtime in the hotel.
Rebecca's first Embroidery project all finished.
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