On Wednesday morning, we decided to drive over to Avon, CO. for breakfast at Denny's. That was the best bargain we found during our entire stay and the food was so good! Once we finished, we drove over to Beaver Creek, which is another ski town with some fun shops. This is the view we had on our way.
When we got there, we did some walking around and browsing in all the shops. Abby, of course, couldn't resist striking a pose by this statue of an ice skater.
Here's a few pictures of the girls...and me!
This car was built completely out of Lego's! Neatest thing I've ever seen! The creator must have been a genius! Can you imagine the time and patience that must have taken?
After we left Beaver Creek, we headed south towards Frisco and Breckenridge. Check out this breathtaking view!
We're entering Frisco...it was the quaintest little town at the foothill of the mountains.
In Breckenridge, we found this building named after Abby. :) Bet you didn't know she was famous!
Once we got back to Vail, we decided to ride the gondola to the top of the mountain. See that mountain the girls are looking at? That's the one that Chris said was a green slope on our last day of skiing, but Abby and I decided to bail after suffering a few falls. I'm so glad we did...Brittany said it was pretty scary to ski down!
The view from the very top...it was SO windy and COLD!
Pictures of the girls taken at the same location...
Abby being her silly self in Vail Village...
Here's a couple of views we had when we left for the Denver airport bright and early on Thursday morning. Oh, the handiwork of God! 
I have probably said this a thousand times over, but this was truly one of our best trips ever! As we were going to the airport, I asked the girls what their favorite memory of the entire trip was. Brittany said, "It would have to be watching you fall down all those times, Mom...that was SO hilarious!" Abby said, "It was definitely when you fell down on the conveyor belt at Gopher Hill!" Hmm...I think there's a common theme going on...mom + falling=laughter. You know what, I think that's something they'll always remember and, for that, I'm very grateful! I hope they remember me as a mom who sought to have fun, no matter the cost!
For me, my favorite part of our trip was simply being together...I cherish those moments more and more all the time. Brittany made a comment that, next year, she wants to go to the beach with a bunch of her girlfriends. I recall feeling that same way when I was her age. However, I'm a mother now, and hearing that does make me sad because I know that all too soon, times like we just shared will be a thing of the past. So, for now, I choose to seize every opportunity I'm given to let loose and have fun with my girls. Making memories...to me, that's what matters! I'm holding on as tightly as I can!
"Life gives us brief moments with another...but, sometimes, in those brief moments, we get memories that last a lifetime."~Author unknown
35 comments:
Amen, there is nothing like precious family memories my sweet friend. I loved all of the pictures.
Hi April, your pictures today are beautiful. They remind me of the show "Everwood" that was on a few years ago that was set in the Colorado mountains.
I know just how you feel about the days of family vacations being numbered. My kids also wanted to spend Spring break with friends in their senior year of high school, and then when they get to college their semester breaks are totally different from what the high schools have. You are right to savor every moment!
Love it! I'm clumsy too! But I love that your clumsiness was the best part for her! Hahaha!
Love the strike-a-pose too!
What wonderful memories..you are all very blessed~
sandy toe
The pictures are wonderful April! As much as I enjoyed giggling at your mishaps in the snow, I am SO GRATEFUL you are OK!
What a great vacation April!
April,
Your pictures were precious, my friend and I know this time with your family was priceless!
I enjoyed what your shared with us so much!
Blessings to you today!
I loved looking at the scenery in these photos! Abby's poses were so cute! What a wonderful family vacation you had!!
Those are beautiful pictures. So glad you had such a wonderful time with your family. I'm sure they will be special memories for your girls.
Gorgeous photos! I love the one of you and your two girls, and Abby's pose. So glad you had so much fun making priceless memories with your family. I enjoyed reading!
Great pictures! I agree with you - my favorite times are the times I have with my whole family together! Days will fade into the next but memories made can last a lifetime! So glad you had a great trip and made lots of wonderful memories w/ your family!!
So glad you had this opportunity...one more memory to cherish! Sounds like so much fun - and goodness it looks beautiful. I've never really been off the East Coast (well, until next week, of course!) and, wow...the views are breathtaking. Hopefully, I will make a trip one day.
Thanks for sharing your memory with us!!
That scenery is worth the whole trip. (Oh, I shouldn't use the word, "trip" with you!)
Those pictures are so awesome! I live in Virginia right next to the Blue Ridge Mountains, but I have to say that the Rockies might just have them beat as far as beauty goes.
And that Lego car? That would've ended our trip, because my son would have never left.
So glad you stopped by my blog so I could find yours!
You will always have your beautiful memories of that trip. It sounds like ALL of you had a wonderful time. The scenery in Colorado is just breathtaking!
very cute photos. i love Abby and her frog prince! what a wonderful trip you all had. breathtaking views of the snowy mountains. i'm so jealous!
All the pictures were so beautiful...and I called my husband and two older boys to see the Lego car...My boys thought that was the coolest thing ever!!!
Sounds like ya'll had a great trip. The pictures are great! That Abby makes me laugh - I like her! :)
The pictures are beautiful. I know what you mean about spending time together Brinsley will be sixteen next week I can't believe it.
It sounds like a perfect trip! And I missed a falling down story today - hehe!!! Loved that was the girls favorite part! They'll remember that for years to come!!!
All those pictures are fantastic... I just stared at the one with the clouds & the hole with the sun shining through over those mountains... wow!! You are right - God's handiwork!!!
These will be memories that will forever be remembered by you all! Breathtaking pictures and maybe one of these days I can get C to take me out there! He has no desire to ski. Glad you all had a wonderful family time together!
So pretty April! I'm so glad you had a nice trip. If you ever want to go on another ski trip, come visit me! I live at the bottom of the canyon, only a couple miles from Alta and Snowbird ski resorts and only a few minutes from 6 other ski resorts. You all could stay here and ski to your hearts content. Or explore Park City - which is a cute ski town.
Thanks for not guessing the prom date. It was actually 1985. I am guessing it was similar to when you went to prom since we both were married about the same year.
Thanks for being such a great blogging friend!
XOXO
Jen
I would have loved to be there just to take photos! Yours came out awesome :)
I love Vail! We used to go all the time in the summer!
How fun to come visit your blog and see a post about visiting Colorado. It is such a beautiful place, and of course I loved seeing the photos! Frisco is so charming, isn't it? Thanks for coming to visit me too! :)
Carrie
Oh wow April, these pics are so good and the post about your girls growing up was so happy but sad too. Im not there yet, but these posts you do help me to stay grounded in those feelings of thankfulness even though I have a few more years with mine than you.
You guys look so great in those pics. The girls are both so beautiful and Britt is really becoming that of a model I tell ya. Oh and who knew hubby was so handsome? I dont think I had ever seen him in a close up before. Your family just has looks that kill all around. I see now why the girls are so beautiful, their parents are totally lookers!
Love and Prayers,
Tim
Your family is so adorable : ). I love the happy smiles! I also love breakfast at Denny's! YUM in my tum!
Great pictures, April! Colorado is just breathtaking. I am so glad that you enjoy your vacation.
Hi there just found your blog and had to comment! Such beautiful pics and family. Looks like you had an amazing vacation.
Thanks April for the pics!! They are absolutely beautiful! I know EXACTLY what you mean about enjoying ever second we have left with our kids!! Before we know it they will be out of the house..then what will we do with ourselves!?!?
Hugs!! Carrie♥
How fun! The pictures are just beautiful, April. Definitely some great memories captured there, gal!
Thanks for sharing.
Great photos! I just love reading trip reports - this was really a good one.
What exceptional pix. Your girls are so pretty!
I really enjoyed hearing of all of the crazy antics and situations ")
Thanks for sharing your adventure ")
Good for you! I'm so glad you had a good time.
What a fun and memorable family vacation. I love the photo of Abby by Abby Hall and the ones of her with the statues. What a ham!!!
So glad you all had such a wonderful time...oh and that Abby didn't break anything! :)
Beautiful pictures, April! I am so glad that you all had an awesome time together. That treasured and precious memories! Thanks for sharing them with us!
Have a great weekend friend!
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