Colorado Christmas Day 5

We had a Christmas slumber party last night at my moms house;
My sister and I under one roof––along with my niece, three dogs, my husband, mom, and step-dad––it was a circus for sure.
It was also a wonderful reminder of how special the holidays are.
We played board games, watched movies, but my favorite was a round of karaoke; my niece loves to sing!
Today, we’re going sledding at San Isabel.
Tubing down snow hills, we’ll surely freeze our butts;
But what Colorado Christmas would be complete without snow and hot coco?
...and my niece screaming in my ear as we fly downhill!

Colorado Christmas Day 3

It’s the day before Christmas and all through the house...
Candy, cookies, and Hallmark movies are abundant.
The cooking is finished,
The presents are wrapped,
And I’m just waking up from a long winters nap.
My family will gather tomorrow with cheer;
And after the festivities we’ll all run with fear––of cleaning the dishes!

Colorado Christmas Day 1

Upon arrival last night, we were greeted by the entire family with an Italian dinner.
Their warmth was a nice contrast to the cold winter night.
The puppies woke up early this morning to go play in the snow;
They leap through the air like Santa’s reindeer.
Today we’re baking traditional Italian Christmas cookies;
Just looking at the ingredients I’m gaining weight!
It’s good to be with family during this time of year.

Colorado

Rocky Mountains,

Blue skies,

And my family-

This was a wonderful visit!

Six Word Essay on Colorado

Crunchy granola mountain men are hot.

Vacation!

As much as I hate traveling,
I'm so happy to spend some time off-
Colorado in August is always beautiful.
Looking forward to time with my family.
First trip without gram;
I'm sure there will be some rough patches,
But I'm here to live in the moment and enjoy my family.
PLUS- I get to sleep in. (I got up at 7:30 am instead of 6!)
Life is good.

Colorado Adventure

After twenty two hours, three major snowstorms, an overheated radiator
and no sleep...
I still managed to find the time to pose for a black and white photo!
...priorities!