Party: Denver Style

I have officially attended the best work Christmas party ever.

We flew up to Denver on Friday, and the party started with one of the yummiest dinners I've ever eaten at The Capital Grille. 

And be sure and check out my cute purse cause this is the last time you (or I) will ever see it since I left it at our next location.

 A horse drawn carriage ride through the city. We had coffee and hot chocolate to keep us warm, (But it actually wasn't even that cold!) and Denver is beautifully decorated for Christmas.

A quick picture in front of our horse.  I was quite nervous. I don't really trust horses, and this one was big!

 The carriages took us over to the Theater District where we went to see A Christmas Carol at The Stage Theater.  I actually have a whole other post for tomorrow about that little situation because the stories-are-a-plenty!

We headed back to Durango Saturday morning, and I just wanted to show you my view from the plane window. This is what the whole entire flight looks like...which really isn't a lot of fun for nervous flyers like me.

From the Plane

Thought you'd like to see the view from the tiny Denver to Durango flight. Yep, we did a quick 24 hours in Denver, but we had a blast. And even better...I have fun stories to share!

Christmasy Things Have Been Spotted

Giant gingerbread clock tower

A Hint Where I Am

Look at us. Horse drawn carriage!

Guess Where I Am

I'm eating a big plate of dry ribs (which I love and haven't had in years), and I got to do a little shopping!
Exhibit A: my new hat. Do we love?

The Moms Are Gonna Love Me!

So I totally ripped off this easy craft from Family Fun, but I'm thinking the Cub Scout moms are going to love these hand print Santas.

(And yes, I had to use the flash which means JR is utterly incapable of opening his eyes.)

I don't have any pictures of us actually making the craft since seven-year-old boys and their fathers shouldn't be left unsupervised while using paint and glue. 

But remember, there was more than just paint fights going on. The kids also framed the Santas, then wrapped them and tied a ribbon around the package.

(I honestly hadn't even thought of the boys using the Christmas ribbon to slap each other Indiana Jones whip style. Lesson learned.)

So how do I have a picture of the Santa if he was wrapped?

Well, we (and, of course, I mean JR) unwrapped it as soon as we got home.

But We Love it Anyway

I know it's big.

I know it's cheesy.

I know it's the biggest tourist trap in Texas.

But we love it.

Sure The Big Texan in Amarillo isn't where Jason and I would go for a fine dinning experience, but it's perfect for our pack.

JR will actually eat. The kids can be loud and not bother anybody.

And then we have these very important things:

The last good margarita I'll have for awhile.

I don't think a big basket of rolls even needs a description.

Table side entertainment. 

They sang Jingle Bells for us and Reed was more than happy to sing along. (They were singing some George Jones for this couple next to us.)

Giant desserts

Ingys Boys always love a gun and a shooting gallery.

And I can't resist a photo op in the giant rocking chair.