Telluride

After returning from our trip to Utah, we spent a few days recovering and then preparing for the next trip. Chris, Blake and I went to Telluride, Colorado for my brother's wedding. It was a quick trip with about half of our time spent traveling, but we enjoyed it so much. We had a couple nice long dates in the Denver airport during hours-long layovers both coming and going--Our first date started with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, then Mexican food for lunch, frozen yogurt for dessert, airport shopping, riding the moving walkways back and forth a million times while we scoped out our dining options. It was great!

Our most memorable adventure while traveling was when we turned around mid-flight going from Denver to Montrose. The flight attendant announced/yelled at us that the pilot had just passed her a note saying we were turning around. There was a problem with the plane (PA system stopped working) so we had to go back and board another plane. After we turned around, it was a very bumpy ride back to Denver on this itty-bitty plane. I was grateful we had just done our will and even more grateful when we were back on the ground safely. When we finally got to Montrose we were really grateful that our luggage made it also (several other passengers weren't so lucky). Unfortunately Blake's carseat somehow ended up in Chicago (really?), but we secured a loaner from the airline and then enjoyed the very scenic 1 1/2 hour long drive to Telluride. Traveling with just one child was a breeze, and Blake was such a trooper despite teething, not being able to crawl around, and many missed naps. We missed Josh, Seth, & Annie, but they had a blast staying with our fabulous Foxy friends while we were away.

The wedding and festivities went really well, and it was so much fun being with my family. Telluride is gorgeous. The views and scenery were stunning. And it was so peaceful and quiet. And the fresh, clean air! I loved seeing so many stars in the huge night sky--no city lights drowning them out.

Chris and I at Gorrono Ranch (where Tom Cruise supposedly takes respite from the slopes if you care about stuff like that) for the wedding festivities, elevation 10,500 ft. (coming from sea level I was a little concerned, but luckily no altitude sickness for us).

Blake, me, sisters Cindy and Lisa

Blake would not leave my drink alone. He kept trying to grab the ice cubes and just wanted to suck on them.

With the handsome groom and beautiful bride

Sisters Amy, Lisa, brother William, bride Carolyn, Dad, me and sister Cindy



I love my sisters!
Amy, Tami, Cindy, Lisa

The view of Telluride while riding on the gondola that goes between Telluride and Mountain Village

Chris and Blake

View from the gondola heading toward Mountain Village, where we stayed at The Peaks Resort, white building in lower right hand corner

Wonderful trip! I'd love to go back sometime!