Grand Lake; Day 7

We just spent more time sledding today waiting on the 8-12 inches of snow to fall tonight! The locals think it's no big deal, but I'm thinking where in the heck can they put that much more snow?

Grand Lake, Colorado; Day 6

We went sledding today!



So where is Grand Lake, Colorado? It is located Grand County, Colorado and is the western portal to Rocky Mountain National Park. Grand Lake is a very small town with the population of 477 according to the last Census. The the town has a total area of 0.9 square miles, not including the lake. So you basically can walk everywhere you go. Mark's Mom and Step Dad has owned a second home here for several years so we try and make time to come visit Grand Lake at least once a year.

Grand Lake, Colorado, Day 5

We hardly did anything at all today. We hung out and watched a bunch of movies and played board games. We drove through Rocky Mountain National park looking for a moose or elk. I made a contest out of and told the kids the first one to find a moose or elk would win. Rylie said "Mom, no one will win because elf's are real!" We were all laughing. It's amazing how kids think.

Grand Lake, Co Vacation; Day 4

It's been 12 years since I last went skiing and lets just say right now every single bone in my body aches. Every time I get up my knees pop and my hips hurt. I must be getting old because the kids are not complaining at all. Mark and I only had a few falls and stuck to the Green Runs except the one time we accidentally ended up on a Blue. Ryan and Rylie took ski school all day and had a blast. Ryan learned how to snowboard and was skiing on the Blue runs by the end of the day and was begging to go back tomorrow. Rylie did well on the bunny slope, but is still trying to figure out the reasoning behind French Fry skis and Pizza skis. Here's some pictures of our skiing adventure.

Grand Lake Vacation, Day 3

We went snowmobiling today! We traveled 43 miles through the most beautiful scenery. It was so pretty and the snow was falling. It took us about 3 hours. I loved it, and cant wait to do it again!

Mark and Rylie

Lori and Ryan

Watch the video to come a long on the ride!



The kids loved it too...but about 1/2 way through Rylie feel asleep and gave Mark the new challenge of driving with his passed out passenger. Ryan too fell asleep the last 30 minutes which made it really difficult to drive since he was sitting behind me. I kept worrying he'd fall off. We made it though, and want to do it again...maybe just not as long.

Grand Lake Vacation, Days 1-2

On our drive to Grand Lake, Colorado we got to see the awesome Wind Farms in western Kansas

The beautiful sunrise we awoke to this morning

We watched the local Dog Sled Races. I learned that you dont have to be a Husky to race. All dogs are welcomed. We saw Labs, German Shepards, even a Beagle!



The rest of the day was spent playing in the snow...lots of snow!

The building behind me is a garage. The snow is almost to the top of it!

Mark waist deep

Rylie on top of a snow mountain

Ryan freaked out about how deep he was...Dad came to the rescue.

Grease Lighting

Ryan has been practicing for months for his school music concert. I have never seen him so excited about a school performance. Finally, the night arrived, and he did awesome! I was so proud of him!

He is the one in the black leather jacket riding on the back of the car and singing the solo at the microphone.