I declared to Ben that for my birthday this year I wanted to celebrating by going somewhere warm. After dismissing flights to Mexico, Florida, Texas, and California, I looked closer to home and decided on a local hot springs resort. Mt. Princeton Hot Springs was only a few hours drive from home, so we could make it a quick one night, 24 hour vacation.
Once again, we left the kids alone to fend for themselves, and once again, they had a snow day!
All the creek pictures are from the second day, when I brought my music and phone/camera. The first day we were still figuring out the options and etiquette. The creek was my favorite pool by far, but they had many different pools of different sizes, temperatures, age restrictions, and water content.
Mountain roads!Delicious lunch at Sweetie’s Sandwich ShopWe wandered the shops in Salida and got local vegan ice cream and yarn. We did not expect such a bougie culture!We walked along the waterfront, then drove back up the hills to the resort.View from our room, overlooking a creek.We’re doing this!These pools have hot spring water flowing across them, you can mix it with the creek water to control the temperature somewhat. yasssssssIt’s a snow day at home….We had our fill of sun and soaking, time to hit the snowy roads home.At home I chilled and completed my SVT puzzle from Andy.cupcakes = silent yumI wasn’t able to finish my “birthday cake” in time before the trip, so we ate it afterward. It’s the Oreo cake recipe from Preppy Kitchen.
I know, I’m terribly behind on journalling our family. I’m trying to catch up as quickly as I can, so here’s a random assortment of photos from the past half year.
Highlights = lots of cello, some board games, roller skating, Jack baking a lot, my car got hit in a parking lot = easy repair and no injuries, but a lot of inconvenience and hassle. Christmas card photos, pre-Christmas trip to GJ, meeting Andy’s new dog, Christmas break and gifts. Working New Year’s eve, Ben’s quiet birthday the next day. Seeing musicals at the DCPA, date night on a random free weekend, Outdoor Lab, archery, Jack getting contact lenses, Cheyanne Mountain Zoo, and costume parties with friends.
Here are a collection of orchestra concerts the kids performed this year. Sorry I don’t have song titles, some of them were so long ago!
First, this is Jack’s December concert.
Sam was invited to perform with the Jeffco Honors Orchestra. He spent two days rehearsing and then played a concert. He did marvelously!
Next we have spring concerts! Sam performed recently with this 6th grade orchestra (it’s a huge group!). Although it’s unofficial, I noticed he was seated in the first cello chair!
Tonight I attend Jack’s Spring Concert, I think his last performance with this group. He auditioned for next year already and made it to the top orchestra level! I think he will enjoy playing with an elite group next year.
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