Fun in Denver

Our last day in Colorado we headed to Denver early to do some sight seeing before we had to go to the airport. We had a late flight so we had plenty of time to spare downtown. Todd wanted to see some of the sports stuff so we headed to Invesco field. We were going to do a tour but they weren't doing them that day. So we took some pictures anyways:

The Mile High Stadium!

Hudson playing in the gift shop!

You should have all the Tim Tebow stuff in this place. I think they have high hopes for his career there. Hope he doesn't disappoint them. There will be some mad Bronco fans!

Hudson wasn't so sure about the Bronco!

Todd in front of the stadium

Coors field

We got to tour the stadium. It is pretty interesting to hear the history of the Rockies and their stadium.

Inside the visitors dug out

Todd taking it all in

We had a great time visiting Chad and Brandy. We were so sad to leave and can't wait to visit them again! I know they missed us but I told him they might enjoy the quiet for a little while. Thanks Chad and Brandy for having us and taking us everywhere! We miss you guys already!

Royal Gorge Railway

For Father's Day we headed to the Royal Gorge Railroad for a trip through the Royal Gorge. This was probably one of my favorite things we did while we were there. My dad surprised us with seats in the Vista Dome where we were treated like First Class Passengers. We were there in the morning so they had a delicious breakfast menu we could order from. Todd and I shared the huge cinnamon roll and it was yummy! It was so nice getting to do something special with my dad and Todd on Father's Day. We also enjoyed getting be with my brother on this special day. We don't get to spend too many holidays with him so we were thankful to spend the day with him.

The Royal Gorge Bridge

Love my little man!

Todd and Hudson on Father's Day!

Hudson and Uncle Chad

Mom and Dad on the train

Amazing!

Leaving the trains.

Hudson still talks about his train ride. I hope it is something that he will remember forever.

Cog to Pike's Peak

Our third day in Colorado Springs we rode the Cog Railway up to Pike's Peak. I had done this with my brother and parents a few years ago but we knew it was something Todd and Hudson would enjoy. Hudson was so excited about riding the train up the mountain! I was a little nervous about making the trip up to Pike's Peak. I was a little concerned about being 13 weeks pregnant and going up a mountain that is 14,000+ feet above elevation. I called my doctor and they just told me to drink plenty of water and be extremely cautious. I was thankful we made it to the top without any problems!

Our view on the way up the mountian

We made it to the top!

It was about 30 degrees at the top of Pike's Peak. I forgot to pack "warm" clothes for the trip so we were freezing up there!

The view from a little over 14,000 feet!

Garden of the Gods!

A must see in Colorado Springs is Garden of the Gods. It is absolutely gorgeous and it is amazing how these rocks formed years and years ago in the way that they did. It was really crowded up there when we went so I didn't get as many pictures as I would have liked to. We spent some time driving around the park and walking around on the mountain. The weather was perfect while we were there.

The gorgeous view going into the park

Hudson being silly!

He loved climbing around on all the rocks

Family pic:)

Perfection!

Flying W Ranch

After we toured the Air Force Academy we drove to Castle Rock and did some shopping at the huge outlet mall there. Then we went back to Colorado Springs and picked up Brandy and headed to dinner at the Flying W Ranch. My parents had done this on one of there other trips so my dad wanted us to all go while we were there. It is an old fashioned chuck wagon dinner. They also have a western/bluegrass show after you eat dinner. It was a lot of fun other then it was trying to come a storm while we were eating. So imagine trying to eat a chuck wagon dinner outside with the wind blowing like crazy! They did move us inside for the show so that was much better! We had a great time! The show was great and food was delicious!

Before the dinner we walked around the ranch. They had lots of shops and activities for the kids.They had Native American dancers there that were showing us some of there tribal dances.

Todd and Hudson watching the dancers

Hudson and mommy waiting for them to ring the dinner bell!

Hudson watching the Bluegrass band.

The Flying W Wranglers

I think this is when they were singing Rocky Top:)

Leaving the Flying W!

Colorado Day 1: Air Force Academy

Our gorgeous view of Pike's Peak from the guest room at my brother's house. No wonder we can't get them to move to Tennessee!

We stayed busy the whole time we were there. We did lots of sight seeing and ate lots of delicious food. A lot of it my parents and I had already seen but since this was Todd and Hudson's first trip there we had to do it all again. One of our first stops was the United States Air Force Academy. It is one of the prettiest campuses I have ever seen. I know it may not be so pretty for the Cadets but at least they have a gorgeous view of the mountains.

One of the many planes we saw at the Air Force Academy. Since the events of September 11 this section is now closed off to the public. Most of the buildings are where the Cadets live and offices.

The front of the Cathedral

Side view of the Cathedral.

Inside the chapel of the Cathedral

Uncle Chad and Hudson

I love the view of the mountains behind us!

First flight!

A little over two weeks ago we flew out to Colorado to spend a few days with my brother and his wife. My parents joined us for the trip and it was nice to have them with us. We were a little nervous about how Hudson would do on the flight. He did great! We flew out of Nashville and had a lay over in Kansas City. He did great on the first flight and this is what he did to pass the time:

He played on Todd's iTouch the whole flight! He has a ton of educational games just for Hudson so he was pretty content playing with that! Once we were on the next flight we were hoping he might take a nap and could you believe he was out before we ever took off!

He slept all the way to Denver! He didn't wake up until we landed. He was very excited when we told him we were finally in Colorado. We were so proud of how good he was on the plane.