Jude makes everyone laugh at River Run in Keystone

We were back from our RV trip less than 24 hours when we left for our annual trip to Keystone with the Dahlens. With commitments for all five kids this was the week that worked best, so we ventured up to the mountains last Sunday afternoon.

Jude teeing off at the Rover Course at Keystone

It was another great week. The first day was low key as everyone was a bit tired after so much driving to get here. Tuesday, Nathan and I played golf at our local course, the River, and then all the kids except Lily came out to join us for nine holes in the evening. It was a rainy day so we had the course pretty much to ourselves. The kids were unfazed by the rain.

Anna, Chloe, Ella and Mandy taking a break from their hike

As we do every year, Nathan and I played 36 holes of golf one day so the others went on separate hikes. Marcy, Jude and Lily all tackled Buffalo Mountain while Anna, Chloe, Ella and Mandy went on a less challenging hike nearby. They all met up for lunch at Chimayo afterwards.

Lily and Marcy on the Buffalo Mountain hike

We ate well all week. We cooked in pretty much every night and had a variety of treats as well. It was great to see the Dahlen girls create great dessert snacks with chocolate and nuts. And we had s’mores one night, not over an open fire mind you, just on the electric stovetop. The kids held their marshmallows close and they cooked just like a real fire.

Enjoying s’mores on the deck

We also went to the Farmers Market in Dillon one day, went wading in the river and went for walks around Keystone. It was all over too quickly but everyone agreed it was a great week.

The annual ritual photo under the kitchen island, this time with Olive