• Erik & Laurel’s Wedding!

    'Three beautiful ladies - inside and out!'

    Three beautiful ladies – Renelle, Laurel, & Aunt Mary Ann

    I was able to attend my cousin Laurel Mura‘s wedding while in Colorado! She was beautiful bride, the wedding was well organized, lots of fun, and amazing! It was great to see a lot of family over the weekend too! Wishing her and Erik an awesome life together! Lots of love!

    'Uncle Rick giving Laurel away at the wedding!'
    Laurel & her Dad (Uncle Rick)
    'The kiss! :)'
    The Kiss!
    'Congratulations @[32508013:2048:Laurel Mura] and Erik!  We are so happy for both of you!  Welcome to the family E! :)'
    Congratulations!  Newly married couple!
    'Beautiful wedding!'
    Happy for my cousin and wish her the very best!
  • Travel & Vacation: Animals at the Denver Zoo (Denver, CO)

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     Elephant on the move

    Our kids love animals.  On one of our trips to Colorado we had an opportunity to go to the Denver Zoo with extended family.  The kids had a blast.  It was neat seeing all the different animals, going to show, learning about the zoo animals, activities, and so much more.  Thankful for a chance to go to the Denver Zoo with the kids.

    If your family enjoys Zoo’s and you are in the Denver, Coloardo area you should check this one out.  They have a lot of animals to see.  The shows and activities are fun and very educational for the kids.

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     Hanging around and watching all the people walking by

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     Decided to make a move and head the other direction

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     Two of them moving along the rope now

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     Rhino munching on its hay.

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    We watched the penguin demonstration.  They were happy to get treats!

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    Found something tasty to eat1

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    Elephant Show, this elephant was only a few feet in front of us.  I was just hoping it wasn’t going to spray us.  If you are at the Denver Zoo I highly recommend the elephant show, it was really neat.  Kids and adults really enjoyed it!

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    Getting ready for the next act!

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    Getting ready to bow for the audience!

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    Didn’t want to look at us.

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    What animal is this!?

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    If you guess “camel” in the picture above you are correct.  Never saw a camel lay down like that before.

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    This camel is either all stretched out or doing it’s yoga for the day!

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    Pretty giraffe’s hanging out together in the shade.

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    Sea lions swimming around!

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    Beautiful white arctic fox hiding in the log

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    Capybara still wet from his swim

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    Big snake….no a big fan of snakes so thankful when they are behind glass.

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    Gorgeous zebras enjoying some treats!

    The “Travel and Vacation” series is an insight into our trips together as a family, ways we relax, and tips on how to make trips more enjoyable.  Life is short and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to build memories with family and explore of of the most amazing places during our time away.  Explore with a good attitude, look for fun, and it will be an awesome trip jammed packed with positive memories.  It is refreshing having some time away from the regular routine.  Make it a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet new people and learn.  You just might see or try something new that takes your breath away!

  • Travel & Vacation: Casa Bonita in Denver, CO

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     Casa Bonita in Denver, CO

    While the girls and I were visited family in Colorado we took the kids to Casa Bonita’s in Denver.  Renelle, Eric, the girls, and I met up with our other family members at Casa Bonita (my parents, Uncle Rick, Aunt Mary Ann, Laurel, and Erik).  I remember going to Casa Bonita’s when I was in Junior High, but our girls have never been to the restaurant.  It is about what I remembered!  It is a unique adventure if you have kids.  You don’t necessarily go for the fine dining, but the entertainment is fun for the kids.  The girls thought it was AWESOME!

    Casa Bonita is Mexican food with a lot of fun kid activities:

    • 30 Foot Waterfall
    • Cliff Divers go off the waterfall every few minutes
    • Stage Shows – rescuing the princess
    • Musicians
    • Arcade
    • Black Bart’s Hideout
    • Stalagmite Caves
    • Jail
    • Pinata
    • Pinata fun for the kids
    • And more activities!

    If you are looking for a fun place to check out in Denver with the kids this may be a good spot.  The food is okay, but you really go for the atmosphere as much as the meal.

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    Water fountain outside of Casa Bonita!

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    Pirates and princess show!

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    Cliff diver landed in the pool below!

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    Black Bart’s Hideout was NOT a favorite of the girls.  I have one that really doesn’t like being scared nor does she like skeletons so this was one area she was not a fan of in Casa Bonita.

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    They won the pinata donkey body, ha!  They thought it was great!!!

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    Uncle Eric and Aunt Renelle bought some arcade tokens.  The girls really don’t go to the arcade so this was an extra special treat.  They had a grand time on this game stomping on the “spiders”!

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    Playing Skeet ball with Uncle Eric!

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    Brina and Karlie playing skeet ball in the arcade!

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    How about a game of Popcorn!!!

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    Renelle is having a good laugh at the girls driving skills.  A great reminder why we don’t let 9 years drive cars, ha!  They had a blast though playing the games!

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    Going through the caves, looking at stalagmites, and pools of water!

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    View behind the waterfall!

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    The girls are with Renelle watching behind the waterfall and watching the next diver.

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    Karlie waving to the diver!

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    Hanging out behind the waterfall!

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    Uncle Eric and the girls by the waterfall!

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    Uncle Eric and the three of us outside Casa Bonita’s restaurant!