My whole family just got back from a week in Colorado. It had been way too long since we were all together. When I called the kids and asked them where they wanted to go on vacation this year, they all picked Colorado out of all the choices. They loved being in the Rocky Mountains and Estes Park when we were there 14 years ago!
Aren’t you just so happy when your kids have such fond memories of family vacations?!
The only stipulation that they had was that our Airbnb would have an air conditioner! Our South Texas kids know how the heat can ruin a good time. My request was to see a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre while we were there. It had been on my bucket list for years! The hubby just wanted a view of the mountains and be able to take the dog!
After finally coming up with the only week that would work with the college schedule and work schedule of our grown children, I proceeded to book everything in April for our August adventure! You have to book early for Colorado because half of Texas goes there to beat the heat!
And we had an awesome time! We hiked and walked everywhere.We went to Golden and Boulder not once, but twice! We ate at some fabulous restaurants with the best outdoor seating because of the dog! Every single wait staff brought our dog some water without us even asking. Now, that is great service!
My favorite thing of all was getting to attend a live concert at Red Rocks, to say it is beautiful is an understatement. It is just one of those places that you must experience for yourself.
When we arrived the forecast called for rain.
It poured down for 30 minutes.
And then this happened.
It was like magic.
The blue skies came just as it was time to enter the amphitheatre.
And then light show started with the clouds and the view of downtown Denver.
Was this even real? Oh my word it was breathtaking.
The view when the opening band started to play.
How in the world did we get so lucky with the display of such a beautiful sky and setting?
The cool breeze lasted all night.
As the sun set on our very first Red Rocks experience and the band played on for the whole night, I couldn’t help to be so grateful for such a wonderful family vacation.
And a bucket list item for the ages!
Stay Sassy Y’all.
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