Beaver Creek, Colorado

We took a vacation to Beaver Creek, Colorado with Daddy's family this Christmas break. With Trenton now close to a year and so active, we wondered how he would do on the 3+ hour flight. Can we say perfect? He was so engaged with what was around him. The airplanes out the window, carts pulling luggage, buttons on the arm rests, seat trays in front of you, other passengers....everything caught his eye, and he would smile his huge smile and then look at you. If only he could talk....you knew that brain was turning! Everyone was oohing and ahhing at how social and happy he was. He always has been and we feel extremely blessed to have a baby boy like that! As soon as we took off he ate and fell instantly asleep. Before we knew it, the captain had announced we were descending. Trenton was still asleep! Who would have thought he would have slept for close to 3 hours in our lap! The lady behind us even commenting on how perfect that worked out. We planned it that way (wink, wink!) The car ride from the Denver airport out to the resort in Beaver Creek was great too even though it was 2 1/2 hours. We had to be cautious on the roads since snowy weather was just now blowing in, but we managed to get into the resort right as it was getting dark. It had been a long day of traveling but we could have asked for a better traveler! Trenton hit the pack 'n play hard!

Our time at Beaver Creek was mostly spent skiing, of course. Daddy hit the slopes everyday and Mommy managed to get in a couple days of skiing while out there--a perfect amount for her. Trenton stayed inside the condo with his cousins and played and played and played. Riley and Chase were able to play at the tubing hill some days and even try skiing for the first time! Maybe next time Trenton will be out there.....we'll have to learn to walk first! Speaking of walking, Trenton took his first consecutive steps out there. Although it only topped out at a three steps, this is still the another step towards his walking days. We were excited that Gigi and PaPaw were there to witness this!

The adults also enjoyed our first snowshoeing adventure while the grandparents watched the kiddos. It definitely is a workout. Then, the nights were spent in the hot tub recovering from the days activities. Riley loved the hot tub and would go with who ever was making the trip down to it. She is a mermaid!

It was fun to go into the quaint Beaver Creek village, too. A reindeer was there! We know it wasn't Rudolph because he didn't have a red nose. We kind of think it may have been Blitzen, but who knows, it could have been Dasher. It is hard to tell. It was at this time that we got to meet up for lunch with Daddy during one of his skiing days. Trenton liked looking at all the skiers at the base because there was so much activity.

Unfortunately, there was a little damper on the trip. Trenton caught his first stomach bug. Our second day was spent at the urgent care trying to get Trenton better. He was a trooper, though, and hung in there.

Our flight back was the same as before--absolutely perfect! And this time, we really worried because Trenton hadn't been himself with the illness. He slept like a rock, though, and woke as we were descending into the Atlanta airport. I see a great pattern here and I hope it continues! :) God gave us a good little airplane passenger and we hope it continues!

We sure enjoyed Trenton's first trip out West! It was nice to see all that gorgeous snow and hang out with GiGi, PaPaw, Aunt Suzy, Uncle Ryan, Riley and Chase.


Most days the kids didn't get out of their PJs around the condo.


Cheerios for breakfast were a big hit.



Trenton and Chase watched as their Daddies skied back into the condo.

Mommy and Trenton on our balcony.


The Borders Lodge had a big Christmas tree that the boys likes to play with.

Trenton in the lobby.

One room had bunk beds and the kids liked climbing to the top. Trenton could only join them when we held him up there.

Cousin Riley was a big helper with Trenton!

If stairs are near, Trenton is climbing them. We had to be extremely careful and right by his side. We think Trenton has "skydiver mentality" when it comes to stairs and as PaPaw says, he has no fear. He turns and leaps off at any moment. We are trying to teach him to turn around and slide down on his belly. We have a LONG way to go!

Riley tried skiing for the first time!

Uncle Ryan and PaPaw helping Riley.

Chase and Aunt Suzy at the base of the mountain.

Daddy with Trenton on his ski break.

Brothers and their sons! They can't wait to take them on the slopes one day!

The nightly hot tub trips.

GiGi was a big help watching Trenton on the days Mommy skied.

Trenton liked not having to ride in his car seat on the short shuttle ride down to the village.

So Mommy's hair isn't the only hair Trenton goes after!

The reindeer in the village. Can you tell which one he is?

Mommy, Daddy and Trenton waiting for our table for lunch.

The village was really neat. I wish we had more time to walk around it but Trenton needed to get back for his nap.

Mommy and Daddy had taken a summer trip to Beaver Creek before Trenton was born. It was neat to see everything in a different season. It is definitely beautiful out there no matter what time of year it is!

PaPaw had the touch. Trenton fell asleep in his lap in the middle of playing.