Tyler landing a jump (I was a little late to show the 'air' he got).
The weekend began on Friday afternoon, when Cassi headed off for work and we delivered Katie to a friends home for an overnighter. Friday evening, it was just Audra, the boys and I at the house vegging out with some TV. On Saturday morning, the boys and I left the house at 5am to enjoy a Boy's Day Out.....a day of skiing and riding at Keystone (Audra had class and Cassi had to work). The day was just amazing!!!! These pics show how crazy the weather in Colorado can be. All day Saturday in Colorado Springs, it was very heavily overcast with on and off snow. At Keystone...it was those beautiful, blue, Colorado skies.
Here is a pic of the boys with the Dillon Resevior in the background.
Bryce with a 'Manual' (basically a wheelie on a snowboard). Bryce and Tyler can ride a 'Manual' for dozens of yards down the slope.
After about 5 hours on the slopes, the boys and I rushed home, so that I could sweep my lovely bride off her feet.
The Broadmoor....All I can say is WOW!!!!
This weekend I decided to take Audra to the Broadmoor. We both needed the 'get-away' to clear our minds and just spend some time with one-another. For us, it is a wonderful get-away, because we are only 15 miles from the house. The kiddos enjoyed a night to themselves. I am sure Tyler ate all sorts of sugar without regulation. The Broadmoor is a true 5 star resort. From the time you arrive, they take care of everything. This is a pic of Audra just outside the main lobby.
The first evening we had reservations at the Penrose Room. A very nice place to eat, where you simply order what you want for each course of the meal and three waiters are at your beckon call. A pic of Audra all 'dolled-up' for the dinner....for me it was a suit and tie. The Penrose Room requires a jacket for men and dresses for the women.
From the balcony of our room, we had a wonderful view of the ponds in the middle of the property. With our door open we could hear the Trumpeter Geese and the Swans honking and paddling around the pond where there was no ice. When we arrived, it was still snowing...our 6th weekend of snow in a row.
After a lazy morning of laying around and breakfast room service, we toured the grounds and browsed the shops. Of course, it involved a trip to the coffee shop and a Soy Latte.
Audra and I have been some very nice places in the past three years to include: Madera Beach, Florida; Maui, HI; Whistler, British Columbia; Seattle, WA; Honolulu, HI.....not to mention, places that I have stayed on business like the Phoenician in Scottsdale, but I must say that the Broadmoor can hang with the best of them, exceeding most. The Penrose Room was the fanciest and finest dinner I have ever had the opportunity to enjoy.
I know that most don't think of Colorado Springs for a get-away, but I could recommend the Broadmoor without reservation. We are looking forward to a summer, weekend at the Broadmoor, as they have great, couples packages that include golf. By the way, the Broadmoor is the home of the PGA US Senior Open.....All three of their courses are amazing.
