Monday, December 13, 2004
Daddy's Bday and off to Durango
We woke up in the AM, led by Fraser ready to roll at 6:30am. Uncle Pat ended up spending the night, so he was there to greet everyone and hang out in the AM, but Uncle Doug left by 7am. The morning included a visit to a mall with a play area for the twins and Bella. By the time we got back, Fraser was ready to wake up from his nap. We had lunch with Kathy and the twins and then hit the road. A fast 24 hours, but a lot of fun.
From there, we headed West on 70, through the Eisenhower Tunnel(Bella thought it was 'cool'). Then we headed south to hwy 285 towards Durango. One very close encounter with an Elk, but North saw it in time and slowed down and it turned back. By 9pm we made it to the hotel and were already for a rest. Still working itinerary for the last few days of the trip, we'll keep you posted.
From there, we headed West on 70, through the Eisenhower Tunnel(Bella thought it was 'cool'). Then we headed south to hwy 285 towards Durango. One very close encounter with an Elk, but North saw it in time and slowed down and it turned back. By 9pm we made it to the hotel and were already for a rest. Still working itinerary for the last few days of the trip, we'll keep you posted.
Colorado Visit
...just got done dragging Bella in her sleeping bag down the hall, so Doug could go to bed. (We put her to sleep in the guestroom where Doug & Kathy were going to sleep later).
Just finished playing 9 rounds of 'concentration', inspired by 12 intensive hours of 4, four-and-under toddlers running around. Kathy Won!! Dennis ate 15 spritz cookies. (p.s. Dad, we drank two bottles of Brunello with a Chicken Alfredo that Doug made). Seems like old days with a Franzen visit, only the Grueskins are still awake. Pat, Dennis & Kathy sitting around the dinner table blogging away - everyone else sleeping. Children all went to bed easily, of course after 2 hours at the pool and another 1/2 hour at the climbing room where Kathy & North had to climb into the jungle structure to go fish out the 3 older ones. Ryley had to be bribed with fruit chews, Gunnar followed and Bella was a good girl and came when her mom showed up in helicopter structure to find her.
Next stop, Durango. We have 4 days left to visit Grand Canyon and other sites before we hit Carlsbad on Thursday night. Oh yeah, Uncle Pat is spending the night. Is he ready for Ryley and Gunnar jumping on him, Bella pushing him to get up, and Fraser giving him a good morning wake up BITE! Enjoy the photos, just a snapshot of the day(signing off, its 1am)...
Just finished playing 9 rounds of 'concentration', inspired by 12 intensive hours of 4, four-and-under toddlers running around. Kathy Won!! Dennis ate 15 spritz cookies. (p.s. Dad, we drank two bottles of Brunello with a Chicken Alfredo that Doug made). Seems like old days with a Franzen visit, only the Grueskins are still awake. Pat, Dennis & Kathy sitting around the dinner table blogging away - everyone else sleeping. Children all went to bed easily, of course after 2 hours at the pool and another 1/2 hour at the climbing room where Kathy & North had to climb into the jungle structure to go fish out the 3 older ones. Ryley had to be bribed with fruit chews, Gunnar followed and Bella was a good girl and came when her mom showed up in helicopter structure to find her.
Next stop, Durango. We have 4 days left to visit Grand Canyon and other sites before we hit Carlsbad on Thursday night. Oh yeah, Uncle Pat is spending the night. Is he ready for Ryley and Gunnar jumping on him, Bella pushing him to get up, and Fraser giving him a good morning wake up BITE! Enjoy the photos, just a snapshot of the day(signing off, its 1am)...
