While we were at the condo I was asked to do a couple photo sessions.
Aren’t these guys the coolest?!
And I’m not sure Jaycee could get any more adorable!
Baby Ray turned one so it seemed fitting that we take some pictures of the cute little guy.
Then I asked my talented sister-in-law (and fellow “family paparrazi”)to take our pictures. Thanks Jessica
Day Six:
The Springs. Yes, there really are hot springs in Pagosa Springs. And they were WONDERFUL!
This pool is called the "Lobster Pot." It was one of the hottest pools. I dipped my legs in it and that was enough for me. But these crazies decided to take it much further and went from the Lobster Pot (which was about 110*) straight to the river (which was around 45*). CRAZY!
We were a bit hesitant at first and thought the springs were a bit pricey but ended up staying most of the day and totally loved every minute of it.
The kids loved this pool. It was perfect temperature, had a waterfall, and had the perfect overlook onto the river.
Matt was trying to console Emma, but she wasn't having any of that. Sometimes all she wants is her Momma, lucky me. The thing I find funniest about the picture of Matt and Emma was the fact that Matt walked around with that blanket on his shoulders thinking it was a towel. We thought it was pretty funny.
The big swimming pool was closed during the morning for routine cleaning. They opened it back up after lunch and we got to "swim" in it while it was filling back up. The kids loved that the water wasn't very high and they could splash around.
Jason's such a good uncle.
We came back to the condo for dinner and the kids got little zipper candy bags. Lily's candy was gone in about 2 minutes. We promptly sent them all outside to work off some of that sugar. And, yes, I let Lily go out in just a diaper. I hadn't given her a bath yet and didn't want her clothes stinking like the sulphur water of the hot springs. whatever.
Jaycee loved playing with Emma.
The last day:
Took a walk down to the lake before packing up and heading back to our busy lives.
Tessa was trying so hard not to step in any geese poop.
Thanks, Fam for such an amazing vacation. We truly are blessed to have so many wonderful people to call our family.
Day Four:
Toltec Train from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO
It was so SUPER fun! We were on the train all day and most of us expected the kids to all break down at some point in the trip. But they were all wonderful! I think it helped that we could move around on the train and not stay in our seats the whole time.
The Conductor and our Tour Guide, Billy
Sophie and Elise loved looking at the maps to figure out where we were.
We stopped in Osier for lunch.
Then back on the train to continue on to Antonito.
Most of the passengers that were with us on the first leg got onto a different train to head back to Chama. But we stayed on the same train and went another 3 hours to Antonito. It was SO nice having most of the train car to ourselves. The kids were able to spread out and take naps.
Lily decided she was too awesome to take a nap when all the other kidlets were sleeping and zonked out about 20 minutes before we ended our trip on the train.
All the grandkids in Antonito in their matching clothes.
We rode a bus for about an hour back to Chama and had dinner at the High Country Restaurant.
The day ended with the kids getting their very own trains in their buckets.
Day Five:
Hot air balloons took off every morning right by our condo.
Almost every morning, the guys went disc golfing up the side of the nearby mountain. Seriously, they hiked the mountainside throwing discs around.
We took a hike up to Treasure Falls.
The Whole Gang (minus Brian who had to work from the condo). What a good looking bunch.
Looking back to the back seat and seeing this made my heart melt. She sure does love her baby sister.
After the hike we went to a little museum where they had all kinds of little trinkets and facts about lots of old stuff.
The kids mostly liked playing in the parking lot.
During nap time the adults took turns doing a little shopping in town. Lots of cute little stores and antique shops.
Later that evening we hit up the mini golf.
And made it about two holes before the littles were done and wanted to play on the playground.
The two oldest grandkids, Elise and Sophie (mostly Sophie), stuck it out all the way to the end.
But these ones were way more interested in running around, climbing everything, and trying out the swings.
Jaycee’s first time on the big kid swings. Way to go Big Girl!
