Snow Mountain Ranch

It's not often we get into the mountains, as sad and pathetic as that may sound.  It's easy to forget that we live 30 minutes from take your breath away beauty, so we planned a long weekend months ago to force ourselves to get up there and breathe it all in.  That we did.  We stayed in a charming 2 bedroom cabin at Snow Mountain Ranch, which is outside Winter Park.  The YMCA owns two ranches in Colorado and each one is a haven for families looking for affordable outdoor and indoor fun and recreation.  Anything you can imagine as far as activities can be found, mostly free of charge, when you stay on site.  We had a blast, Enzo included.  On our second day Dude did a full day, one on one, ski lesson and was a champ on the mountain.  He made awesome skiing strides.  Squirt?  Not so much.  Lots of whining until we caved and went to Starbucks.

 Enzo's version of dog heaven.  He has never been more full of joy.

 Ooops.  There's plenty of opportunity to fall through the snow and find yourself waist deep.  Mom had quite a few unappreciated laughs.

 Our first time roller skating.  I would give it a 3 on overall success.  It was much easier riding the tricycle and running around in our socks.   

 Dude and his fabulous ski instructor, Cassie, had an awesome day together.  They were a perfect fit.  

 Indoor pool?  Yes please.  

 "Do you wanna lick a snowman?"  

 Or hug a snowman?

  Sweetest dog on the planet.  Enzo Benzo.  

We're taking Nana and Papa back for a week this summer and we're counting down the days!