We really wanted to get the girls out of town for a little vacation and we knew there was no way we were lugging them across the country on a plane with Chandler's inability to sit still for more than 5 minutes, so Colorado Springs was our weekend getaway! We left Saturday morning, so we could arrive in the Springs for naptime. We were able to find a one-bedroom suite, so that made sleeping with 2 nappers a little better. After naps we drove to Garden of the Gods Park and did some light hiking with the girls. It had to be light, because they were so heavy to have on our backs!
Family shot
Such a beautiful place!
Sunday morning we got going early to check out the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Brooklynn was so excited, because she knew she was going to feed the giraffes. I was shocked by the zoo - I was expecting a little scenic zoo, but it was fabulous! You're so close to the animals and feeding the giraffes was the coolest part! Both girls could've stayed and fed them all day!
She has no fear of any animal!
We even petted a baby wallaby
Just had to do it!
The grizzly bear was so close swimming that Chandler actually got a little scared!
They each got their faces painted by some kids that volunteer and accept donations. Brooklynn got the ladybug and Chandler a butterfly!
The must-ride carousel every zoo trip needs
Lastly we rode the sky ride - which made us nervous with our squirmy little Chandler, but she actually sat still the entire time just wore out from the day.
Sunday afternoon we drove to Sam's Club, because Steve's man-crush Tim Tebow was in town for a book signing. We packed up the girls, but when we got there we were welcomed by a line of hundreds of fans who had been waiting all day. Oh well! At least we got to see him!
Timmy in the background
Monday we packed up to go to the North Pole before heading out of town. I vaguely remembered going there as a kid and thinking it was the greatest place in the World! Brooklynn was so excited to see Santa and his reindeer.
She's ready to go with her backpack
The North Pole was a perfect place for the girls. All the rides are geared to little ones, so they could actually ride them together or alone (and a few with us). They did really well riding them alone!
Brooklynn loved the ponies
Brooklynn's favorite part - seeing Santa. We actually had to visit him 3 times throughout the day. She could've done without the rides - just to see Santa was enough!
On the boats
Chandler passed out from being completely exhausted, so we took Brooklynn to feed the animals, which was her 2nd favorite part. She's not our thrill-seeker, but an animal lover!
The "official" North Pole - it's actually a pole of ice - pretty cool!
Although there's lots to do with the kids in the Springs, we were ready to come home and rest! Even though we only traveled an hour and a half it truly was a vacation and so much fun for us all. I think we'll have to make it a yearly trip.
