A trip to the Mountains

I don't even know where or how to start to describe our weekend other than AMAZING!! Ben has working alot of long hours, I have been taking care of kids on my own for long hours and what do you get but two parents who needed a change of scenery!! Late last week we decided last minute we needed to get out of town and that we did. After lots of Internet searching for a place to stay we found Pine Haven Lodge which luckily was right outside of Rocky Mtn Nat. Park. We made the reservation, packed the bags and took off early Sat. morning. It was a easy drive and we were there before the kids even started to get antsy! The drive into the mountains was beautiful and Estes Park (http://www.estesparkresort.com/ ) is such a special place with lots of little shops and not alot of commercialism. Peace and tranquility was what I seem to experience right away. I had a sore neck and back on the way there but I guess I de-stressed once there as the pain seem to melt away. We stayed at Pine Haven Lodge ( http://www.estesparkcabins.com/PH-CabinsAndLodge.HTML ) which is a cute little place that now holds a special place in our hearts as it was our first real mountain experience as a family. Right down the road was Rocky Mtn Nat. Park which is a truly amazing place. The views and wildlife were just amazing. We could have stayed 3 or 4 days longer if we could as we only saw very little of all the wonderment. Keaton loved hiking and hiked almost 2 miles up to the falls. He is a trooper as Ben and I were pooped so I don't know how his little legs handled it! Ryan was in a back carrier and had the best spot of all of us. Keaton also caught 2 fish after lots of time spent fishing. He was SOOOOO proud!!! This trip was nice for the boys and daddy as they really bonded and did lots of daddy and son stuff. Mommy enjoyed herself too as I was just enjoying the scenery and enjoying watching all the men in my life be so happy being boys. I do hope that if any of you who are reading this from afar will seriously think about coming out and experiencing the beauty for your self.

Lots of Pictures from the trip in the photo album! Hope you check them out!