Friday, May 3, 2013

Sipping N Painting

 

Sipping N Painting

 
 
If you're looking for a place to explore your artistic side, Sipping N Painting provides a unique experience in that venue.
 
 
 
Recently I joined a group of ladies from Mom's Club for a night out. 
 
We had a wonderful time painting Rivers Bend. 
The instructor gives you general instructions on what to paint while leaving the artistic details up to you.
 
I've never painted in a group setting, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Definitely something I'll have to do again sometime..

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Half Moon Gulch ~ Mt Champion Mill - The ruins of a Gold Stamp Mill-Remnants from Gold Rush Days-Four Wheeling at its Finest

 
Over the river.

 
Through the woods.

 
To Champion Mill we go.

 
 

 
Such a beautiful place.

 
Don't think I'ld be brave enough to venture inside the Mill looks like it's going to collapse at any moment.

 
See how it leans?


 
Checking out the view from above.

 

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Half Moon Gulch 4 Wheel'n Experiences ~ Mt Champion Mill

 
 If you're looking for a tough trail, Half moon Gulch is one fun drive.

 
Some people like to 4 wheel just for the experience of a tough climb, and getting good and stuck, 3 or 4 times.

 
For me, the beautiful scenery, mountain air, and nature all around are the most thrilling part of the adventure. 

 
We summited Mt.Champion in July 2009 with our friends Adam and Nicole.
 
 
 
 

 
Due to the limited accessibility,  the cabin and various building found on this trail are very well preserved.

 
Providing a good look at the life of a Colorado Miner. 

 
They definitely had a difficult life.

 
Joining

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Tiny Town

 
If you're looing for a great place to take your children, where they can touch things, climb, and do all the things children do, Tiny Town is the place you're looking for.

 
My girls loved it.

 
They had so much fun exploring.

 
Peering into little houses,

 
and crawling inside some the buildings.  What a blast.

 
The train ride is pretty amazing too.

 
Someone had a brilliant idea, when they put together this exhibit.




Jungle Quest

 
If you're looking for a place to do a birthday party, where children of various ages will stay entertained, Jungle Quest is definitely the right place.


My 12 year old and 6 year old share the same birthday week in March, so I often do a double party.

 
This place had a variety of things to do,

 
and a jungle, big enough for everyone to get lost in.
 
 
When it was time to move to the party room,

 
several kids said they would rather stay in the play room.

 
The height of some of the obstacles didn't seem to be much of a deterrent.

 
More monkey seemed to be running around than people.

 
Even some of the adults joined in the fun.

 
We had to keep a watch out for double trouble.

What a GREAT  place to work out some wiggles.

 

 

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Sky Watch Friday ~ Morison Nature Center

 
Morison Nature Center is a fun place to visit with children.  Thursday mornings they have a story time in the interactive area.  On this particular day the story time included a short walk in the woods. 

 
These are my skywatch shots for this week.  Feel free to visit SkyWatch to see other beautiful Skies around the globe.
 
Also Joining Our World Tuesdays

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Chilling at the Promenade Ice Center ~ Ice Skating in Denver

 
Ice Skating, definitely one of my favorite winter sports. 

 
Although Denver has more than one facility to choose from,  the Promenade Ice Center would probably be my favorite. 

 
The girls love it too, begging time after time to go back again.  Even Shiloh gets in on the fun.  Stopping every now and then to take a rest on the ice.  Great place for a break.  Wouldn't you say?