As you can see from the amount of small children we were all there! Brent and Darlene had all 19 grandchildren and all 6 kids and all 6 in-laws. Blake had to leave before we rolled in from our 16 hour drive from Arkansas. Yes, I said 16 hours! So we missed him this time but we are headed to Phoenix in July.
The best part about having all those people there was the sweet set-up we got at Beaver Creek. We had 2 condos at the Highlands Slopeside (part of East-West Resorts). Each family had their own bedroom and bathroom to pile up in. We were literally feet from the pool, clay tennis courts, and of course the chairlifts. We also had a den of foxes, a porcupine, a deer and best of all BEARS! Like right out our door! In fact JaDee and Olivia had to stay in the pool while one wandered its way up the hill.We had access to the Spa and fitness center at the Park Hyatt. The Park Hyatt is amazing. They host marshmallow roasts activities every Friday night (called Fridays at the Park). EmRee and I went and got pedis after everyone left and had to valet park the trusty Ford minivan because that is the only parking they offer. Yeah.
Anyway the real reason we were there was to celebrate Allie and Anna's 8th birthday and baptism. It was so special to see the girls make this choice. they were beautiful, just glowing with happiness, innocence, and joy! They have wonderful friends in Vail. We just love them. So the organizer of this event was EmRee. She planned food activities and accommodations for all of us! Remember 19 kids ages
12 years to 9 months. 14 adults (ages not acknowledged) equals 33 people all together. It was the first time we held an event of this magnitude somewhere else besides the farm. THANKS A TON FOR THE GREAT TIME EMREE!
Our Room
The Great Room
The Kitchen was nicer than anything any of had at home! I guess that's what vacations are for!
Olivia and Marin got Groovy Girl Dolls in Vail. They are posing and I think trying to smile!
Uncle Travis has all the nephews entertained with a trailer for the movie "Hancock"
Marin, Marie, Becca and Olivia. Someday these 4 girls will be best friends and laugh at this picture! Right after this was taken Olivia was done holding Becca and pushed her off the her lap!
Ethan and Allie are 2 of the Best Buddy Trio! Where is Anna?
Check out the slopes behind the kids! We (I mean JaDee and the boys) actually skied this in January and we will probably be back again this winter!
Other activities not pictured were the mountain biking that the brothers did up and then down that mountain behind us; a sweet skate park for the kids to skate and scooter; parks and of course SHOPPING! I can't think of a better place to spend money! We took Carter and Mykelle and all EmRee's kids to the Rodeo, we ate and ate and ate. We took nightly hot chocolate runs next door and kept an eye out for bears. CaMee and Ethan were quite the scared cats! Although one night a loud bang did suggest something large in the dumpster around the corner! Jana, Cara, and I kicked butt in the fitness center. Dar and I hiked the hill to actually get closer to the bears.
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5 comments:
Looks like you guys had a great time! Loved all the pictures. I would be freaking out if a BEAR was right outside my door. You know, they eat people, right?????
So before you leave in JULY...are you going to come hang out with you fatso-prego-crazy friend?
P.S I forgot did you get to see Tristan, Ryan and their cute baby while you were in Veil?
So I can't spell...you know what I mean
I'm stealing some of your pictures for my blog. I'm glad you documented our trip so well. We're all back and in 1 piece, hooray!
Nope, no Tristan and Ryan sitings, But my sister-in-law thought for sure this girl on the terrace outside our pedicure room was for sure someone famous. She wanted me to go out and check for her...I didn't.
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