While we have enjoyed traveling many times to visit family, it was great to finally go on our first family vacation to some where other than visiting family. The four of us packed up the Jeep and drove to Vail, CO. It took us 14 hours with stops and at times was challenging, but the drive really went better than expected. The weather and Vail itself were gorgeous! I will post many pictures here (more to come) with brief descriptions underneath. However, for the most part the scenery and the smiles will speak for themselves!
There are four wonderful playgrounds in Vail, and we made it to all of them at least once.
Riding the gondola to the top of the mountain. The kiddos loved the ride up and down!
Earlier that day Tim took his big up the gondola and rode down the mountain. The second time down he took a few tumbles. However, besides getting dirty he and his bike were fine.
Earlier that day Tim took his big up the gondola and rode down the mountain. The second time down he took a few tumbles. However, besides getting dirty he and his bike were fine.
The family at Piney Lake Ranch.
Piney lake is in Vail, however it took us about an hour of driving to get there since we had to drive up the mountain on a windy and narrow dirt road. However, it was worth! While there we went for a hike and ate lunch at the lodge.
Piney lake is in Vail, however it took us about an hour of driving to get there since we had to drive up the mountain on a windy and narrow dirt road. However, it was worth! While there we went for a hike and ate lunch at the lodge.
Still snow on the mountains!
The kiddos resting during our (short) hike around Piney Lake.
The kiddos at lunch at Piney Lake Ranch.
Sammy and Lizzy playing in one the many awesome kids playgrounds.
Every Sunday afternoon in the summer there is a farmer market and art show in Vail Village.
The kids loved it because they got a free balloon.
The kids loved it because they got a free balloon.
Samm "hiking" the way home from the market.
Shopping at nearby outlet mall.
At the top of Loveland Pass (we drove there...). Wile Sam and Tim played in the snow, Liz and I took pictures and then dropped and broke our camera. That night we went to Walmart to buy a new one.
At the top of the Loveland Pass.
Still at the top of the pass.
