Last week I got to get away for a girls weekend in Denver. Why Denver? Because it is getting harder and harder to get together with my daughters and being away from their kids is difficult - as is flying with them. So I looked at a map a few months ago when the girls were in Minnesota, Arizona, And Utah and decided Denver looked like a good midway point. (Actually Omaha Nebraska was a central location too but it didn't take me long to choose between the two.) So we eventually all arrived in Denver and headed to this cool downtown historic hotel.
When we got to our beautiful rooms there was a gorgeous bouquet of red and white roses in each room and gift certificates for all 4 of us for the spa - a surprise from John. I am so lucky to be married to such a thoughtful and romantic guy!
We had fun staying with the babies and staying up late and talking and catching up.
The next day Alex was the center of attention for a number of reasons - she is cute and funny AND because there was a traumatic incident involving her, a 1st responder, fire department, paramedics, an ambulance ride, and a visit to the Children's Hospital. If you want to hear the whole story - Summer tells it best. Go here: http://gunnsmoke.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-happens-in-denver.html
Here's the only picture we got of the girls together - later that day when we took a stroll thru downtown Denver.
The next day was planned in shifts - we took turns going to the spa (and really relaxing) and going down to enjoy High Tea. Every day should be like this - Ahhhhhhhhhhh.
It was time to go all too soon. The 3 day trip went by so fast - it was so great to see my darling grandkids and watch them interact with each other.
Naomi was giving Madden the funniest looks -
Here's the only picture we got of the girls together - later that day when we took a stroll thru downtown Denver.
The next day was planned in shifts - we took turns going to the spa (and really relaxing) and going down to enjoy High Tea. Every day should be like this - Ahhhhhhhhhhh.
It was time to go all too soon. The 3 day trip went by so fast - it was so great to see my darling grandkids and watch them interact with each other.
Naomi was giving Madden the funniest looks -
It was a great trip - I'm blessed to have 3 beautiful daughters who are all willing to make time for us to all be together - even though it is logistically complicated on their end - we had such a good time I am already brainstorming on when and how to do it again :)
7 comments:
Wow! Poor Alex! And I can imagine the stress you all felt going through it too. Good thing John was inspired to send the spa certificates and flowers!
Thank heavens, it all turned out OK and you had a fantastic time otherwise. We had a similar experience when Spencer was about 2 in Williamsburg. He fell off some stairs backwards and did the same thing. First he was blue, then pale, semi-conscious for a bit and then revived but not to anything that looked normal. And Williamsburg is not your up to the minute place for something like that...but he was OK eventually. It scared us to death for days! Ah the joys of loving babies, huh?
i hope the drama of this trip didn't convince you it had to be the last one. i say no kids next time!
Sounds like a great time, except for poor Alex. I am glad she is okay. Maybe next time you all come to Utah, leave all the kids with me & the girls and you and your girls go have some fun! We would love it!!!
Great idea, Robyne! We may just have to take you up on that offer...Next girls trip, kid-free! :)
Hi Faye,
Good to know your keeping those girls of your busy with the tradition of "getting-away". Sorry to hear about the trauma, but happy it turned out okay for everyone. When is Summer due? I'm starting to feel left out again - all my friends are moving into the grandparent zone and we are lagging behind!!!
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