It was a pretty hot couple of weeks while Mimi and Papa were here, but we managed to find some neat indoor activities. Kara really enjoyed a visit to the Denver Museum, which had an exhibit on snakes and reptiles, along with a kids area, dinosaur skeletons (a favorite), and mummies! We also watched a planetarium show with Big Bird and Elmo - that was a big hit. It was Kara's first "show", and she talked about it for days afterwards. There was a Chinese Muppet character in the show too, who she refers to as "Elmo's China-nese friend." :)
We also managed a mid-week visit to the Denver Aquarium. Kara enjoyed all the fish and the "mermaid" show (girls in tails swimming). She was very brave and pet a stingray too! "Soft and squishy" - Kara's words.
Mimi and Papa were here to help us pick cherries from our tree! Kara had a great time picking (and eating) the sour cherries, and Papa enjoyed the fresh pie.
For Mimi and Papa's last weekend in Colorado, we drove to Glenwood Springs. Unfortunately, it was just as hot there as it was at home, but we still managed to have some fun. Everyone enjoyed something at the adventure park there (the Alpine coaster was a big hit, and Kara loved the tram ride). Kara enjoyed the hotel pool, and Mommy, Daddy, and Kara had a nice hike up to Hanging Lake. Very scenic!
Kara had a wonderful time with Mimi's and Papa's full attention, and we will miss them until next time.
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