Trip to Estes Park (Part 1)

For my parent's 60th birthdays, my sister and I, along with our families, surprised my parents with a trip to Estes Park. We stayed at the YMCA camp there and had a blast! It was really reasonably priced and there is always family activities going on! It was also very beautiful! We plan on going again!

Before the trip the boys and I started making some fall/thanksgiving treats and prepared some meals.

Turkey munch!

The boys loved getting to whack the oreos for oreo truffles!

My best helper :)

Getting all packed and on the road...My parents rode with us so Dylin and I took the back.

My view

Wasn't too sure how Dylin would do on a 3 hour car ride but he did awesome and slept the entire time!

Getting up to the YMCA camp!

The check in lodge

Our cabin...it was a 4 bedroom cabin with lots of room for playing!

Going swimming at their indoor pool. This was also Dylin's first time swimming!!

VIDEO: Grandma and Dylin (There were no cameras allowed in the pool area but since we were the only ones there and it was Dylin's first time, I decided to break the rules....if you listen closely Kaydence is letting me know that lol)

Logan loving the water!

Dylin wasn't too sure about the water...but he loved it once he got in!

Hard to tell...but the boys are jumping to Kyle in these next few photos

Dylin in his swim diaper :)

Dylin with Grandma in the water

Getting all set up for dinner on our first night...Loved this long table!

The whole gang minus Kyle who was taking the picture. I love Jamin's smile in these haha

More to come!...

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