My father has spent the last week here in Colorado, and it was wonderful! We had the chance to enjoy one-on-one time together in a way that we haven't had for years. Top on the list was checking out Nederland's "Frozen Dead Guy Days" which celebrates the fun of winter in the mountains and the quirky cryogenic preservation of one very real, very dead, frozen Grandpa in a tough shed. No, really. Unfortunately, it wasn't nearly as exciting or "lively" as I thought it would be- but we did wander around town, and got to watch one kiddy-coffin race before Xander declared himself bored and ready to go home.
During the week we took a few long walks, talked about everything and anything, went the library's story
time, took Xander swimming and spent time just relaxing and reading. I was really glad that Xander and Dad were able to get to know each other better and play together.
We even made it up to Crested Butte. Dad watched Xander while Jake and I spent a whole day skiing together on Friday, and on Saturday Dad tried downhill skiing for the first time - awesome! The time flew by and I couldn't believe it when it was time to take Dad to the airport this morning. I miss him already.
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