A Romantic Weekend in the Mountains

Andy and I dropped AJ off at Nana's work Friday afternoon and headed up the mountains to Vail for a weekend together...a kidless...dogless...weekend!    It was much needed...as I can't remember the last time we went on a date.  

Every time we venture up the mountains I put my "ram eyes" on and stay focused, eyes glued the the window scanning the side of the mountain for any exciting form of wildlife...always disappointed with my lack of national geographic experience...UNTIL this time!  As I was hanging up the phone from a chat with my sis, a fluffy white butt caught my eye...a Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram!!!  Right there, only a few feet from the highway looking back with a "what are you looking at?' kind-a look on its face.  That was it!  My faith restored in the wilderness of Colorado!  They really do exist!  The trip was already worth it!

We enjoyed the fresh mountain air as we walked along the cobblestone streets of  Vail Village, window shopping and eating the amazing expensive food!  I think we spent our entertainment part of the budget for the entire year in two days, but it tasted fabulous!  The baby appreciated every bite of it!  The shops, cafes, diners, and restaurants had a charming European feel perfect for a weekend away with the hubby.   

We had breakfast at a small French Cafe on the patio one morning watching the cyclists and dogs go by, lunch at a German tavern under bright orange polk-dot umbrellas as shoppers strolled by one afternoon, dinner at a steakhouse one night.  We enjoyed strawberry, banana, and chocolate crepes made fresh right in front of us one evening.  We sat in on a food demonstration as a local chef prepared three different tomato salads perfect for summer.  We learned a lot and got to sample each delicious salad!  Sunday, we wrapped the weekend up by going to the Vail Farmer's Market where we took home fresh Colorado grown sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, and peaches!  Yum!  It was a perfect kidless, dogless refreshing weekend.