The Mile High City

Denver in July is amazing!  I recommend all of the snow bunnies out there to make a trip to the Rockies during the summer.  While the snow covered Rockies may take your breathe away, their beauty is no doubt covered by the alpine snow.

We took the early, direct flight out of New Orleans at 6:45am and we were in Denver by 9:30 mountain time.  So we headed off in our rented Charger to find some grub on the infamous 16th street downtown.  We came across this little jewel of a diner, which had been featured on Food Network's Diners Drive-Ins and Dives:  Sam's #3. 

I got, The Naked French Canadian Swiss Melt:  two scrambled eggs with Swiss cheese & Canadian bacon, inside two pieces of French toast.  It was yummy for my tummy!  Andrew of course ordered Pan-Pan-Doody!  Which is what his Mimi calls French Toast.

Next we did a little shopping and site seeing on 16th Street!

(Mom, I didn't get a very good picture of the cow.  But that's one of those "ugly cows" that you collect, except life size!  I think Dad should get you one for the yard!)

We were pretty worn out from traveling so after dinner at the Rock Bottom Brewery we headed for bed at the Westin.

The next morning we were up bright and early headed to the Rocky Mountain National Park.  All I can say is God is amazing and the Rockies are truly one of his masterpieces.  The pictures speak for themselves!

The drive

Andrew and I loved feeding the chipmunks!

This chunky fella was our favorite, he had about 20 peanuts stuffed in his cheeks!

It was a comfortable 83 degrees at the bottom of the mountains.

Andrew was a little nervous walking on the ledge.

I love this picture, my family is such a handsome crew. :)

My love!

The snow melt was rushing down the sides of the mountains.

"It's freezing!  I mean it is snow water."

I know right....

At the highest point on Trail Ridge Road we were about 12,300 ft above sea level!  It was a wonderful 55 degrees and hard to breathe!

We stopped beside a beautiful alpine lake for a picnic lunch.

Drew and Andrew pretty much freaked out at this point!

The elk were beautiful and SO close.

My boys standing on the Continental Divide.

Andrew told the man who took our picture, "I'll never forget this, but just in case we need a picture."  There are some things you just know you're doing right when your son says something like that. :)

I don't think any of us will forget this trip, it was an awesome experience and I'm so blessed we got to share it together!