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Kites!
We seem to get a lot of wind where we are, which makes me irritable and sometimes keeps me up at night, but it also gives us ample opportunities to fly kites! Kite flying is truly one of my favorite pastimes. I feel a primal joy when I get a kite in the air, and…
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Going to “the Beach” in Colorado
Sadly, Colorado is a land-locked state, and the nearest beach is about a 15 hour drive. So, whenever we go to a reservoir or a lake, my kids affectionally call it “the beach.” Our ”beach“ of choice is Chatfield Reservoir in Littleton, Colorado. I like to go when it’s not crowded, so sometimes we visit…
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Hiking Gateway Mesa Open Space
I do very little hiking considering how much I love it. I’m trying to change that. I decided to take my kids to hike a fairly easy trail in Gateway Mesa Open Space in Castle Rock. Because my kids aren’t super big fans of hiking, I let them make their own trail mix as an…
Adventures With My Kids 