The Layover Diaries

Monday, June 20, 2011

St. Mary's Glacier

On Tuesday we hit the road and took a daytrip to Idaho Springs to check out St. Mary's Glacier. Because Chris will probably correct me (again:) I'll go ahead and clarify that the "glacier" isn't really a glacier because apparently it doesn't move. So, it is officially dubbed a "perennial snow-field." Glacier sounds cooler.

Driving to Idaho Springs

Rockies

Haha they pretty much had an "on your honor" pay system. We made a check out to the "glacier"

It was a pretty rocky trail.

The glacier!

The coolest part was how the glacier's lake was literally just right there. It was gorgeous.

To the left of me is some strange little creature we found. It almost looked like a prairie dog. We named him Chubs.

Going up the mountain on the snow wasn't too bad but going down was a little iffy.

Almost falling down.

A look back up at one of the rockiest parts of the trail.

Headed back down the mountain.

Pretty waterfall on the way down.

Smelly loves the mountains.

Our stop in Evergreen on the way home.

The Evergreen Lake.

We also stopped at Red Rocks.

I HAVE to see a concert here. Its so pretty!

After some quick showers to get the dust off we hit up Peachwave, one of our favorite yogurt places and then caught Water for Elephants at the theater.

Cherry Creek North

Delish cupcakes we found on accident. SO yummy.

Lunch before wandering around Cherry Creek North.

Lots of fun boutiques, galleries and cafes

Sunday Funday

It was great to be able to introduce Mom to some of our friends in the ward and spend the day relaxing.

For dinner Mom and I whipped up some Creamy Quinoa Primavera. It was my first time trying Quinoa and it turned out really well! Try the recipe here.

Girl's Week

I am the luckiest girl ever!! My Mom came to visit! She was here all last week and we had a blast touring around, shopping, seeing movies, watching our summer shows, hiking and just hanging out. It was so fun to have here here and show her around the area we've been living.

One of C and I's favorite places that we definitely had to take mom. The Kolache Factory! If you live in Denver you have to go here!

After Kolaches we drove around some of our favorite Denver spots we hit up the Outlets for a little sale hunting.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

San Diego Vacay

Two weeks ago Chris and I headed down to San Diego to meet up with Marlys and Tiffany for the Mountain West Baseball Tournament. We had so much fun going to games, soaking up some sun, exploring the area and hitting up Sea World. It was awesome to be able to catch a few more of Ryan's baseball games and spend time with family!

The first day! Travel, baseball game and dinner on the bay.

Exploring Coronado Island. We stopped by the Hotel Del Coronado, the beach, and ate some delish sushi.

The last game of the tournament.

I have always loved the San Diego Temple and I finally got to see it in person!

Sea World!

Driving up the Pacific Coast Highway. We saw a Mexican Taxi!

Stopped in Newport to see the Newport Beach Temple too. So pretty!

Driving back to San Diego through La Jolla.

Dinner the last night in La Jolla. The view was gorgeous and the food was so good!

Ballers

Hola peeps! We have some catching up to do. As usual. And there will be pictures. As usual.

A couple of weeks ago the BYU baseball team came to CO Springs to play the Air Force Academy. Jim came over to see the games and Chris and I drove down all weekend to check it out.