Hanging out at Maroon Bells!
This summer we took a trip to visit the boys grandparents in Colorado. I have to say, I hit the in-law jackpot when I married my wife. Not only are my in-laws super great, but they live in one of the most beautiful parts of Colorado (just a short drive from Aspen!) The view from their back porch looks like something you might see on the front of a postcard.
It’s breathtaking.
Maroon Bells
The Maroon Bells is located in Aspen, Colorado, is part of the Rocky Mountains, and as I mentioned above, is a short drive from my in-laws house. I’ve been visiting my wife’s family for almost 17 years now and this was the first time I’ve visited the Marron Bells. I don’t know why I haven’t made the trip out here before…that’s seriously my bad.
It was fun watching the boys see such a beautiful site and watch them just play around. I love making memories like this.
The boys and their grandpa!
We went twice; once with the boys and their grandpa, and another time as a family. The title of my post is a bit misleading. Ok, it’s actually not true at all. Not didn’t “hike” up the mountain. We drove our car up the mountain, parked, got out, walked a few feet and ended up at these amazing views. But..he was on a mountain, so… we he basically hiked it! đŸ™‚ (Noah’s also been up a few other mountains in his young life; he took a ski lesson once, and my wife hiked up 7 Falls with him to name a few.)
Abbie and our three boys! (She was pregnant with Koen here.)
I love her
I’ve said this before, but my wife is seriously a superhero. If you don’t believe me, check out this picture of my pregnant wife chasing our son (who is a runner) in the mountains of Colorado. #SheNeedsACape (And before you leave a comment, yes…I was taking a picture while my pregnant wife chased one of our sons. #HusbandFail)
He’s a runner!
I love this family!
My boys!
Brothers
I love the love these two have for one another
Maroon Bells really is an amazing place. If you ever have a chance to go, I’d encourage you to do so! The pictures don’t do it justice.
Maroon Bells
If your a new parent of a child with Down syndrome you may wonder if your child will ever do “typical” things. I hope this blog encourages you when you see Noah and his brothers doing normal things that kids do like “hike” up a mountain, play together, and just be boys. I mean it when I say it: our life isn’t sad. I love being Noah’s dad. Having a child with Down syndrome isn’t a sad story. Don’t let yourself, or society, convince you otherwise.
Have you ever been to Maroon Bells, or another mountain with your kids? How did they like it? Leave a comment and let me know.
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I volunteered with a charity that helps Downs children and think they are lovely, love to Noah he is so sweet
That’s awesome! What is the name of the charity, and what do you for them?
I absolutely loved this post. It is wonderful. It is so good to see boys being boys! What a blessed family!
hugs and continued blessings, Jakie
Thanks for the comment, and the kind words!