We kicked off our summer with a trip to the cabin. Immediately following Hank’s PreSchool graduation program, we loaded up the car and hit the road for the cabin. It was a really fun road trip that we broke up into two days. Hank had fun staying at a hotel the first night – its the only place he’s allowed to jump on the furniture and he loved getting to jump on the bed. When we got to the cabin, we had dinner in town with GG, Grandad and John and Cheryl (Hank’s honorary grandparents). It was a very nice “welcome to the cabin”!
We always have a great time at the cabin and this trip was no exception! We did lots of fishing with Grandad (Hank is quite good at casting!), archery, playing outside, nature walks, riding ATVs, feeding the deer and generally relaxing. Hank had a blast learning to use the blender at the cabin and made his favorite chocolate pudding for everyone. It was a big hit (so much so that we actually made it twice during our trip).
This trip has some special firsts for our family. It was our first time staying in the newly renovated cabin. We absolutely love the new loft and the balcony. It was wonderful to sit on the balcony at night and look at the stars. Hank loved getting to use the telescope from the balcony and we all loved being able to look out at such beautiful nature through all the gorgeous windows. Sarah enjoyed exercising in the new space with all its natural light and Hank and Tyler enjoyed playing video games there without disturbing anyone downstairs. Its a wonderful addition to the cabin.
We took our very first trek to Treasure Falls this trip. It was gorgeous and the hike was just right for Hank. We also welcomed Hank’s godparents, Alexis and Steven, to the cabin for the very first time. They stayed a few days during our trip and we all had a fabulous time together. Hank really enjoyed taking a nature walk and visiting our neighbors’ horses with Alexis and Steven. And he loved fishing with them. He was also very pleased that they liked his pudding. Together, we explored the Benedictine Abbey of Christ in the Desert – a place our family has passed many times (well, the 13 mile road that leads to the monastery anyway) and hadn’t ever visited before this trip. It was very peaceful there. While Alexis and Steven were visiting, they had a photo shoot with Tyler to commemorate this sweet, special time while they wait to meet their first child (Alexis is due in a few months). Tyler took some gorgeous photos of the very cute couple – we’re so blessed to have such great scenery to work with in Chama. And Hank had some special violin time with Alexis (who is also his violin teacher). He gave a beautiful concert for the deer, it was really sweet.
After Alexis and Steven left, Hank got to go on a very special 4-wheeling trip up the mountain with Grandad, John and Cheryl. Hank took his camera with him and snapped a few photos to show Mommy and GG, who stayed at the cabin to find the best home for GG’s latest furniture purchase (it went beautifully in the new loft). Despite being at the cabin with GG and Grandad a little over a week, as always when it came time to pack for home, the trip seemed far too short. We’re looking forward to next time! Here are some photos from our trip (we know there are quite a few, keep in mind they come from 3 different cameras).
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