Vail is really cool. Totally not what I expected! I have never really been to such a "winter town" before. Everything here is all about snow! I usually hate snow, but up here I can see its appeal. There must be 35+ different snow related activities to do here. It is gorgeous- even without snow! There are a lot of walking trails that we explored today. We are staying in "Vail Village" and it has little winding streets with shops and restaurants. There are almost no chain stores or restaurants here. We love that!
This morning we dropped of MacKenzie and headed up here. We stopped for lunch in a town called Silverthorne. It is a GORGEOUS mountain town with lakes that have sailboats on them! (If you know Jackson, you know he LOVES sailboats as he used to sail with his father) 
We are going to look into whether or not they rent them out. (This photo was taken from the car hence the reflection) When we got here to Vail, we went right to the Betty Ford Alpine Garden. It is a really cute little place-not enough flowers for me to consider it a garden. (What is with these Colorado people and the loose use of the word garden?!?!) It was nice, nonetheless. The air up here is so thin that rest breaks are mandatory! We drank so much water today to fight off the altitude sickness. We went to dinner tonight at a great Italian place. We wanted to sit outside, but just as we got there it started to rain! OF COURSE IT RAINED!!!! We sat inside and enjoyed a lovely dinner. Since it is off season here many things are discounted, including dinner that was 30% of menu price! What a deal! We walked back on the cobblestone roads all dressed up (me in heels, obviously) and got soaked! Luckily the hotel has multiple hot tubs and we got right in. I love hot tubs when it is so cold outside! :) Steam! yay! We walked around a little more tonight and shared an ice cream- yum! :)
We are going to look into whether or not they rent them out. (This photo was taken from the car hence the reflection) When we got here to Vail, we went right to the Betty Ford Alpine Garden. It is a really cute little place-not enough flowers for me to consider it a garden. (What is with these Colorado people and the loose use of the word garden?!?!) It was nice, nonetheless. The air up here is so thin that rest breaks are mandatory! We drank so much water today to fight off the altitude sickness. We went to dinner tonight at a great Italian place. We wanted to sit outside, but just as we got there it started to rain! OF COURSE IT RAINED!!!! We sat inside and enjoyed a lovely dinner. Since it is off season here many things are discounted, including dinner that was 30% of menu price! What a deal! We walked back on the cobblestone roads all dressed up (me in heels, obviously) and got soaked! Luckily the hotel has multiple hot tubs and we got right in. I love hot tubs when it is so cold outside! :) Steam! yay! We walked around a little more tonight and shared an ice cream- yum! :) Tomorrow I get to go to the spa here at the hotel. (The hotel is awesome! It has got to be the nicest place I have ever stayed. Fancy!!) The spa is also having a sale- 50% off! Wow! I am getting an hour massage for like $65. That is a steal of a deal! Jackson is going to hit the golf ball for a while. It all sounds like a very nice day. Then we'll head home and get MacKenzie from camp! We miss her!
I'll post photos from here in Vail tomorrow when we get home. Love to you all. :)
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I need "winter" decorating ideas for Vacation Bible School next July. Keep your eyes open and let me know if there is something I need to include.
Sounds very nice and relaxing. Enjoy your day!
I love you!
Sounds beautiful. I am so happy that you are getting and seeing the area. Sounds like a place I would like to visit when there is no snow. Love you.... Mom/Susie
the last time i was in vail there was 26 inches of new snow and we had a great day on the slopes. the normal ski season was closed, but they got so much snow they opened up for locals. there is not enough top soil in the mountains for a garden as you perceive them. the term is used for beautiful natural settings.
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