Rest...for the body and soul

We took a much needed trip up to the mountains last weekend. It truly does a body good, in all aspects: body, soul and mind. 

We got a great deal on a condo in Keystone and had a wonderful time, despite the subzero temps (at times -20+ with wind chill). We used this retreat to not just get away from the busyness of life in town, but to step back and pray about God's direction on our future.

We rented some snowshoes for B at REI, but didn't really get to use them b/c it was so stinkin' cold. We attempted to go out one afternoon, but when both boys were crying after only being out there for 5 minutes - we decided it wasn't the best idea. Not to mention that after I took my gloves off to adjust my own snowshoes, I literally couldn't feel my fingers after only a couple minutes. It was FREEZING - and that's not an understatement.

We'll take him again sometime when it's warmer. I think he'll really enjoy it.

At the base of Keystone.

I love the feeling of being in ski towns. If it hadn't been so cold, I would've been more jealous of those skiing/snowboarding. But I didn't envy them at all.

I've lived here for 5+ years now, and I still get blown away when I see beauties like these. So thankful for the time that I've got to live in Colorado and be surrounded by just majestic character.

We did a lot of this too. Since it was so cold outside, snuggling inside a nice, warm condo watching movies was perfect.

I have to mention this because it's funny - and I think that those who are parents can at least relate to a degree...
This condo had 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Because B was in a new place, he never sleeps well, especially the first night. But we decided to stick B & E together in the same room and try it (they sleep in separate rooms at home). It was around 1 a.m. when I was wakened by B crying for me and of course E was awake by then too. So after I got E back down, I tried to sleep in B's bed with him. That lasted a few minutes before I took him upstairs and put him bed w/ Jamie. Because that didn't last long either, we had to rearrange our sleeping for the next night.
So for the next 2 nights, in one room, I slept in the twin size bunk bed, while B slept in the queen size bed below me. In the master room, Eagan slept in his pack'n play in the walk in closet, and Jamie slept in the king size bed. Awesome?! We each slept in a different bed - although I think I am the one that got the bad end of the deal!! :)

Despite the sleeping arrangements, we still had a wonderful time on our short get-away.