(Alternate title for this post: The trip where I forgot a hairbrush. Please excuse the tornado on my head)
Not only was this Meeker’s birthday present, but it was Adrienne’s first real trip. She did fabulously and read to herself in the backseat for a solid three hours. (Also, Meeker didn’t guess where we were going for a solid three hours – I just told him to keep driving.)
We even kept her up hours past bedtime, and she was a champ. She made friends with some eccentric musicians sitting by us at dinner. She’s pretty cheeky.
We ate at a place called Little Annie’s and the burgers were incredible. Seriously good stuff.
We stayed at The Limelight and the view was seriously good, too.
As was the free breakfast the next morning.
My birthday boy.
Then we spent a lot of time just walking around – which happens to be my second favorite activity on vacations.
She did not like the spinning thing. But Meeker did.
Oh, and my first favorite activity happens to be eating…cake.
Washed down with some mighty good green juice. Balance.
A seriously good surprise birthday present…if I do say so myself. Happy birthday Meeker!
hello, YES, I want that carrot cake
Seriously…if you ever go to Apen, the Peach Pit Cafe has the BEST carrot cake. Make a note.
I went to Aspen in 2002…didn’t get there but I am stoked fr return. Will make a note…:D
So sweet! Love all the photos. One lucky guy.
Happy belated birthday Meeker! Looks like you did great on the surprise bday
Not belated.
It’s actually today – you’re on top of it!
Happy birthday, Meeker! Looks like it was a nice trip- and so sunny!
How fun! I just love your blog and all your photos. Good stuff my friend!
Thank you, Betsy!
Baby A is such a doll! Love her little hoodie. Happy bday to Meeker!
PS – I’m bringing Lyric to breakfast etc. on Sunday at the Blend Retreat. Baby meetup?
Ahh, I’d LOVE that! Unfortunately, Adrienne will be at home with her daddy. Maybe I’ll beg them to make a trip up for Sunday. I’m so nervous – Adrienne has juuust about weaned herself and I’ve never been away from her for more than a couple of hours. Eeek. It will be an adventure.
Baby A is adorable in all these pics – so much personality! And your hair looks great, tornados aside.
Look at that icing! Oh my!
It figures you went to all the same places I went to haha! How adorable is Peach’s!? And Little Annie’s!? It was my first meal when we got to town actually
I’m so glad you had a fun trip friend!!
Seriously!! Of course! Little Annie’s was the first place we ate, too. We are seriously soul-mates. Let’s go back to Aspen together.
YES YES YES AND YES!!
Looks like an awesome getaway! I think your hair looks good! ha!
As per usual baby A makes me melt. You guys are a trifecta of cuteness. Aspen looks beauuuutiful.
PS i left my entire wallet (ID credit cards etc) at home. Airport crisis!
Ooooh my gosh!! Wallet?! How are you even going to get past security and such?! I’m stressed out for you…good luck.
What a nice outing……
What a great weekend birthday trip. Happy birthday to Meeker. I hope the following year brings him (and of course you) much happiness.
Thank you, Kelly.
So fun!! Glad you had a great weekend!
PERFECTION. your hair looks good, you’re crazy.
Well, you’re sweet. Maybe I’ll forget my brush at BLEND, too and you can just shower me with compliments.
I think your tornado looks great, embrace the storm!
Also I love ‘Meeker’s burger appreciation’ face… priceless.
Great pics!
It looks like everyone had such a wonderful holiday! What an awesome surprise for Meeker.. he looks sooo happy!! That looked like a lot of breakfast for a wee baby;)
My birthday is next week. I’m sending Pea D a link to this post.
Yesssssss. Come on out here. We’ll meet you in Aspen.
What a great birthday surprise!!!! You’re going to surprise me on my birthday too, right?
Obviously. I hope you don’t mind that it will be the exact same trip…but you’ll have to drive farther.
What an awesome birthday present! And wow does that carrot cake look fabulous
Um, you are too cute. I love the hair. I love the stripes. I love that baby. Your husband looks happy. This looks like an awesome weekend. I want a baby. Oh wait, did I just type that?
Haha, that seems to pop out of my mouth a lot more often than I plan for it to as well. Whoopsies.
Oh my goodness, I cannot get over the view in that picture! So beautiful! It sounds like an amazing birthday surprise!
So glad you all had a great time! You had good weather which makes it even that much better. You planned a super surprise!
Great pictures! Love the side by side burger reactions.
You guys are such an adorable family! But I have to say Miss Adrienne steals the show. Those little red pants and her sandals…just too cute.
That looks like such a great surprise trip!! Such. Beautiful family- I’m with Adrienne on the spinny thing though, that gets old fast!
the carrot cake looks delicious too- which Made me wonder… Dis you ever find a brownie recipe that beat out the Boxed kind? I haven’t tried them yet, but brown eyed baker swore by these, and I usually swear by Americas teat kitchen… http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2010/10/08/the-baked-brownie/ have a GREAT week!
Thank you, Monica!
Happy Birthday Meeker! I absolutely adore the picture of Adrienne on the balcony. Your hair still looks pretty fabulous for not having been brushed. They would have to call out the National Guard if I was unable to brush mine. I am afraid it would start abducting and eating small children and pets. Curly hair is no joke.
Good job!! Happy Birthday again!! Love you guys.
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