Aspen? MMmmm, California. Beautiful.

Nope. We didn’t go to Aspen – but we did go to Beaver Creek Ski Resort in Colorado. I just love to quote “Dumb and Dumber” when I can. Each winter, we try to get away for a ski trip – and this is our third year going to Beaver Creek. We always go with a big group of people and have sooo much fun. Our group’s ski abilities range from expert to not-so-expert (myself being the latter). I typically stick with the green runs and attempt a few blue runs, but then go back to green runs. I just like to coast through the gorgeous landscape instead of haulin’ it down the mountain. Brandon is more of a blue-run kinda’ guy – what’s funny about him though is that he does really well going down the mountain, but then will fall while getting in line at the lift, or while just standing there! Haha! He definitely makes everyone laugh with his coordination. LOVE YOU BABY!

My older sis, Kelly, and I shared her point and shoot camera on this trip – because believe it or not, Brandon and I don’t have one! And it makes me nervous to think about taking our big camera up the mountain while on skis. So here are a few photos from our trip out to Colorado…We flew into Denver nice and early – so we had some extra time to take the Coors Brewing Tour (which was FREE and included 3 sample beers – what a deal!). Check out these copper kettles (you can get an idea of the size of these things by noticing the worker-man walking in the lower left-hand corner).

The sample room. Here’s Jonathon and Trent (our nephew and bro-in-law) cheers-ing it up (with Root Beer and Beer Beer). This cutie-pie is Jackie – Jonathon’s little brother.

Kelly took this photo and I love it! At the end of the ski day, Trent would come back to the condo and take Jonathon out to play in the snow to burn off some energy (since he’s not quite old enough for his own skis).

Here’s Kelly and Brandon.Kelly and me!This is how Kelly and I would find Brandon on the side of the slope waiting for us since he gets down the mountain faster than we do…Here’s a glimpse of Brandon’s awesome-ness. He attempted to go up and around the bush on the embankment – instead, he went up too far, then came tumbling backwards into the bush. I saw it happen in slow-mo. No injuries, just plenty of laughter!

Thanks so much for checking out our vacation. We certainly had a blast! If there are any skiiers out there that have recommendations on where to go next year, we’re up for trying new places! Or just leave a comment below and let us know about your fun ski stories!

Cheers!