Mason's Summer Vacation

Mason's Nana & Papa took him on an amazing summer vacation this year. My sweet Mom says that this has been "her dream" and was more excited than anyone (I think). Being that Mom and John lived in Colorado for 11 years, she knew all of the PERFECT kid friendly destinations and planned this trip with activities for Mason every day. I LOVE Colorado in the summer, snow capped mountains, a cool breeze and gorgeous scenery. But alas, someone had to stay home and tend to the babes. So off Mason went with his Nana & Papa to explore the Rockies. Here is a quick recap from their week long get-a-way...

*Warning* LOTS OF PICS!

7 a.m and ready to head to DFW

On a train ride thru the mountains. Mason got to meet the Conductor and was very excited about that. Lots of elk sightings on this leg of the trip.

Pooped after a long day... (so sweet)

Boom Days- Leadville, Co.

Boom Days is a Colorado Mountain Festival and celebration of the ol' west (perfect for my lil' cowboy!) Complete with Burro races, gunslingers, gold miners and a Parade. He had a blast getting his face painted (requested a T-Rex), panning for gold, buying Indian souvenirs and jumping in the Pirate bounce house.

He brought home the gold he found! (For his Momma, of course!)

Keystone, Co

Next up was a trip to Keystone for more fun. A chair lift ride, hiking, the super slide down the mountain and gorgeous snow caps everywhere!

Mason with his Nana & Papa (cute overload)

He calls this "The Bad Bull...." I can see why...

Don't worry, while he was gone, these 2 kept me PLENTY busy!

Big Boy Room

Wow, a month since my last post... I'm so bad... Not really- have just been BEYOND busy. We have had an impromptu trip to the lake, Ive been planning Masons Bday party and he has been in Colorado with my Mom and Step dad (post to follow on his fab trip). I have been cleaning out toys and getting rid of baby stuff like a mad woman and transforming Mason's room into one more suitable for a soon to be 4 year old. This was my big project to tackle while he was gone as I wanted him to be surprised when he got home. He has been in his toddler bed and has outgrown it very quickly. We were lucky enough to have a crib that converted into a full and got a great deal on a new mattress set for him. He has always had a sports themed room and I actually got this big boy bedding LOONG ago when I found it on sale. I knew it would go perfect with his current motif so I have had it stashed away for well over a year. Well, after toddler bed deconstruction, glider gone and a few furniture changes... Viola! Here is his new room!

He loves, loves, loves it and couldn't wait for all of us (as in all 5 of us) to get in his new bed and read a book. He looks so big and grown up. tear...

What the kid REALLY wanted was a Pirate room, but since I refuse to paint the walls black (like he requested), I decided the next best thing would to be to make him a Pirate blanket. All the new stuff and this was BY FAR his favorite! He especially likes the scary one with the sword in his mouth... ahem...

Anyway, had to share!