April in Review: The YMCA.

In Colorado, April was the snowiest month of this past winter. Well... April is not really winter, technically. Seasonal debate aside, April is not normally the snowiest month here in Colorado. However, this past April almost every weekend brought a new storm and more snow. In the midst of this snowiness, what is a Coloradan to do but make a break for the mountains? Just what we did. Not just anyplace in the Rockies, but the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. This is one massive YMCA. Seriously, it is humongous...and gorgeous. It's a superb destination...beautiful setting coupled with multiple activities for kids and grown-ups alike. In a short two night trip, we managed to go sledding, play board games endlessly, go hiking, make crafts in the incredible craft room, go roller skating, enjoy the indoor pool, check out the game room and gym, and eat and sleep (at least a little). It was a fabulous weekend getaway. We went with dear friends who have kids all the same ages as ours. The kids got to bunk together and the grown-ups didn't have to be the entertainment all the time. An excellent combination.

The beautiful scene out our window after the snow storm that arrived just after we unpacked...



The sledding gets serious...







A little of the board game obsession...



Some good old fashioned roller skating...



A cute little ending to a great weekend...