We had a fun filled Summer and did various activities around Colorado as well as Las Vegas.
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO:
We spent alot of time this year at the zoo as we do all the time, but it is getting so much funner the older Logan gets and you can see the excitement in his face as well and all the stuff he is learning. He can tell you stuff about animals that I never knew hee hee. He was able to feed the bats this year and that was a very exciting experience for him. He loves to ride the pony's at the zoo. I just wish that they got a longer ride! We visited the zoo several times this year with his best friend Xander. Xander and Logan met in Soccer at the YMCA one year ago. After that they played t-ball together and have met up for zoo and play time alot. Just recently the boys went to the Fire Station Open house and of course had a blast. It is really cool to know that Logan made a friend on his own. Growing up that's for sure!!
LAS VEGAS:
As a birthday surprise we headed to Las Vegas. I am just so amazed at how family oriented Las Vegas can actually be. We arrived to Vegas and checked into our hotel room (New York New York). We paid for Marc's mom to go so that she could be our babysitter at night. This was well worth it. The first night we went and ate at Nathan's hot dog's in the New York New York. Really good food! We then went and walk the strip at night so Logan could see all of the lights. His face lit up. It was pretty awesome seeing him look around at everything. We then went to the NYNY game facility called Coney Island. This was a awesome place for kids!! Logan had a blast and won lots of prizes..We then headed back to the hotel room, got Logan a bath and ready for bed then Marc and I headed out on the town. Did a little gambling, a few drinks, and won won won :) Not alot but alot for us. Needless to say we came home with more than we took. The next day was my birthday and we headed out.....Marc and Logan went to the pool and Karen and I headed over the the half price ticket booth. We purchased tickets for the Medievil Times dinner show for that evening. We headed back to the room and got the boys and went exploring. Logan got to meet Spongebob, Woody and Buzz and some M&M characters. We ate at game stop and of course played games there. We went to M&M world, and of course went over to the Lion Habitat at the MGM. Logan at a blast there seeing how much he loves animals. We headed back to the room and got ready for the show. the show was great and Logan loved it!! After the show we went back to the arcade that Logan LOVED (Coney Island at NYNY). He had a blast that evening. We then went back to the room got him ready for bed and Marc and I went back out and did some more gambling. Sooooo MUCH fun!! The day day was departure day and before we went we had a wonderful breakfast and then Logan chose to go back to the arcade. Great trip!!
FATHER'S DAY:
Mother's Day and Father's day have so much more meaning when the kids get older. It is just so great to hear Happy Father's Day all day long from your precious son. This year we went the the Sky Sox Game for Father's Day so that Logan and Daddy could play catch on the field. They had a awesome time. Afterwards we ended with a great BBQ.
CIRCUS:
The circus get so much fun year by year. We have gone to the circus every year since Logan was way before 1 year old. He loved it this year and got to meet all the performers in the Circus. It is a great annual event for our family!
GOLF:
Marc Logan and even myself sometimes have been playing golf this summer. It has been a fun family activity and Logan is really good at golf!! Me not so much :) Logan also got the chance to go to the PGA SR gold tournament with Marc that was held in Parker Co. They both had a great father/son time and got lots of autographs!!
HIKING:
We did alot of hiking this summer and Logan LOVED it. We went to Helen Hunt Falls on Mother's day then have been to several other hiking destinations. I love hiking with my son. he points out things to me that I never really notice stuck in the adult world. I love seeing the suroundings through his eyes!!
DENVER:
We took several weekend trips to Denver and stayed at the Embassy Suites each time. We love it there. Very family oriented. We visited the Nature and Science Museum and it is one of Logan's favorite destinations. We are thinking about getting a membership there for next summer.
WATERWORLD:
Aunt Kim came and visited us from Oklahoma for a few days. We headed to Denver and went to waterworld. The boys had a blast. This is the best place for kids and swimming. It was so fun! We then checked into our hotel room at the Sheraton on the 16th street mall. We headed out to the mall and how dinner at Bubba Gumps. After Bubba Gumps we took a lovely ride on a horse and carriage at 16th street. The boys had a blast with their Aunt Kimi and of course ended with a trip to Toys R Us to restock :)
Now with my little "baby" starting pre-school in 1 week, I reflect on everything that we have done all summer. From the things mentioned about to Manitou just walking around, fishing, Estes Park, riding his bike to the park, picnics, swimming and hanging with great friends and family. My promise to Logan and to our family is that even though now I will be planning activites around school, I will still be planning. We will have amazing summers to come and will always top the previous ones :)
