Durango Fun

We just spent a long Father's Day weekend in Durango, Colorado. We'd visited once before when Asher was about 9 months old and have been wanting to go back ever since. The "Day Out With Thomas" (yes, the train) event gave us the excuse we were looking for, so we bought tickets a few months back knowing we'd be dying to go somewhere by June. We rented a restored farmhouse a couple of miles from downtown and enjoyed every second of it. It was gorgeous, quiet, and the air even smelled good (Asher pointed this out too). Our only regret is that we only stayed for 3 nights!

The first night we were there we went to a bonefied Chuckwagon shindig. Asher got to toot the horn on the train that rode around the property... which made him smile and Beckett cry. Th entertainment was actually very good. A quartet of cowboys up there singing and playing instruments...yee-hah!

The main event was, of course, Thomas the Tank Engine. I couldn't believe all the Thomas crazed kids waiting to ride. They were SO excited when he pulled up. Asher was in complete awe, practically speechless except for calling out to him a few times ("Thomas!"). The train was amazing, I must say. It looked fantastic. I would definitely do it again, the whole thing seemed really well organized and there were lots of fun things (all super Thomas oriented) for the kids to do.

We swam at the Durango Rec Center, which sounds strange, but it's a great one for kids. It was Beckett's first time in the pool, and he seemed to really love it...after he stopped screaming. Corey waded in and submerged over half of his body and it made him VERY mad. Once mom took over it was smooth sailing. The shock wore off and he instantly put his legs behind him and kicked like crazy until we finally took him out, figuring he was exhausted. Asher cried when we left, and asked if we could go again. That night Beckett slept until morning...11 hours!! I was stunned and excited. Was it the swimming? Much to my surprise, he had a repeat performance the following night. He hasn't done it since we've been home though, he's back to his old ways. I guess that cool mountain air did him some good. At least I know the potential is there!

Aside from the train mania, we also shopped on mainstreet (where a car show was also going on), devoured treats from 'Bread' (an aptly named bakery up the street), lounged in the hot tub, bbq'd, had an early Father's Day, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

P.S. Corey is sure an amazing Dad. He is always sure to let our boys know how much he loves and values them. And they always have so much fun together. Who knew I'd get such a great deal when I married him??
And Happy Father's Day to the encredible Dads we have. We love you and wish we could have spent the Day with you too!