I don’t particularly enjoy my birthday…especially now that I’m getting even closer to 40. It doesn’t really bother me that I’m getting older. Not everyone gets to age, so in fact I appreciate it. I just don’t really need to celebrate it. 

I am very appreciative of this little family of mine and I was glad we got to spend the weekend together. We booked a cabin at Jellystone Park in Estes Park. We headed up for some “glamping” with friends for the weekend. 

Our first stop was for lunch at Oscar Blues in Lyons. We enjoyed their microbrews, root beers, and fried green tomatoes. 

Then we checked in to our cabin for the weekend. We reserved one of the last spots and there were only two cabins left. One for us; one for Gus and Misti. Our cabin was in a great location, right in the heart of the camp grounds and overlooking the pool. It was one room with a bathroom, a full size bed and a bunk bed.  It was charming and cozy and our weekend was off to a great start.

We indulged ourselves and rented a golf cart for the weekend. The one downside was that we didn’t hike as much as we had planned, but we spent the weekend zipping around the camp. It was the girls’ favorite part! We cruised around and talked and it created a lot of special one on one moments with my ladies and special memories. 

Our cabin had a deck with a picnic table and a spectacular view. You just have to love Colorado. There is no better place.

Our camping crew, minus Misti who seemed to have wondered off just when were taking the picture. I tell ya, it’s like herding cats. 

The Tyler’s

Gus and Misti and our little rascals

The chefs for the weekend. 

B prepared a delicious feast for Friday night of ribs, beans, and coleslaw and Sheila made dinner Saturday night with burgers and hot dogs. Yum! We were all feeling quite spoiled. 

This little face…

Annabelle ran off with the boys to explore. Gwyneth stuck around for a bit to give me extra birthday hugs. 

Sheila had the most delicious carrot cake made for my birthday. It was perfection! I do love me some carrot cake. This cake pleased our sweet tooth the entire weekend. 

Now, that’s a cake!

Smores by the campfire with great friends. What a birthday!

The next morning we enjoyed the french toast breakfast provided by the campgrounds. You know Gwyneth liked that! 

Then the girls panned for minerals

Then they went for a dip in the pool

Those would be Annabelle’s legs. She’s the queen of the pool handstand. 

Annabelle showing off her mad skillz. She’s mastered the cannonball and is now working on some fancy twists and turns. With this beautiful backdrop, I could have sat and watched her jump all day! 

Then it was time to paint pottery

Then it was time for cotton candy

Then they went on a tractor ride with Yogi Bear

There were more treats and visits to the arcade and then more treats and more time playing with friends. Our kids fell in love with Jellystone Park! 

Our adorable little cabin.