Of our 14 waking hours on Saturday, we spent 12 of them outside in cooler weather.
We stay at the Little America hotel and it is a perfect mountain oasis.
They have hiking trails behind the buildings, a new playground, a huge pool and hot tub, and a wonderful restaurant. We basically parked it in the hotel and took advantage of all their amenities.
We also like to try out one new Flagstaff event each year, and this time we rode the ski lift at Snowbowl. It was amazing! The girls loved riding up the mountain and were scared enough of the height to stay pretty still. We had to split up, so Ellie was my traveling companion up the mountain, and Ada joined us on the ride down. I loved talking with her about anything and everything and seeing the beauties of nature all around us.
The view from the top was amazing and we loved having this adventure together.
This morning as we got up to go the girls were begging us to stay at the hotel for a whole week. I wish ladies, I wish. I am grateful for even small chances to get away as a family and have new experiences together. I love this family of mine and look forward to Flagstaff 2013.
6 comments:
Looks like a very fun trip! We miss those cute little girls (and you grown ups too). We'll have to skype soon! And isn't this the trip where last year or the year before one of the girls saw some squirrels "wrestling"?
Cute girlies and cute family! It was gorgeous up north this weekend. I am so glad you had a respite from the awful heat.
Terrific pictures, Jord, and great report. I'm glad you had such a good time and that you are looking forward to next year and to having more memories.
What a fun adventure and I'm sure a great break from the heat!! That's awesome that Jake's work hosts a yearly trip there! Great pics!
What a great get away from the heat! I am loving your hair too, btw.
What a great tradition! Glad you guys had such an awesome time together as a family away from it all... especially the heat! :)
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