A couple weeks ago, we got away on a tiny family vacation. We wanted to do something as a family, and were thinking mountains, but it's kind of between seasons right now, so there really wasn't too much to do there. So we headed down to Colorado Springs for the weekend. We stayed at my mom and Dave's house, so Zack and I even got to out on a date on night!
One day, we decided to ride the Cog Railway up to the top of Pikes Peak. Zack and the kids had never been to the top, so we thought it would be a cool experience. It was a pretty long ride, but the kids did great. It could not have been a more beautiful day.
We sat next to a huge window and luckily since we had mom and Dave with us, we had a whole seating area to ourselves.
We waited for a while for the train to come. I love when these two are buddies.
Brrr! Sometimes you just need to borrow a huge coat.
Smith waiting with Grandpa Dave.These are sort of out of order, but at the top, it was FREEZING!!! It was so windy and cold we could barely stand it. Zane and Dave stayed out longer than everyone else to read all the signs. Zane even got to learn a bunch of info from a Ranger, who chatted with him for a while.
Reading, reading, reading
Bundling up
3 sweet monkeys
Peek-a-boo!
The other day of our trip, we went to The North Pole amusement Park, Santa's Workshop!
There was almost nobody else there so we got to ride anything and everything as many times as we wanted. The rides were perfect for all 3 kids. And the weather was amazing. :)
Here's Zack and Zane on the Sky Ride.
I had to put all these pics of Smith in here - he's such a character. Cutie Pie!
Of course, we met Santa. And Smith wasn't even scared (he's scared of a lot). :)
On the car ride!
This big guy got to ride a few by himself too!
Smith's face is so priceless - having fun, but getting ready for more bumps and turns!