• 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!

  • Family Outings: A Walk in the Park

    Brina and Karlie pausing “briefly” on our walk so I can snap a picture!

    Every once in awhile when the girls are off school and it is a beautiful day we get to meet Daddy for a quick picnic and walk in the park.  Legacy Park is pretty close to Jake’s work so he can pop over and meet us over his lunch hour.  I think the girls get more excited about going for a walk around the park then eating, ha!

    Legacy Park has paved paths for walking, biking or jogging plus a playground for the kids, beach volleyball, and a big open field perfect for flying kites or playing soccer.  On those hot days they have plenty of shade and restrooms (which are very nice for little kids).  I treasure these moments when we get get together over the lunch hour to grab a bite to eat, walk, talk, and play together as a family.  I think it is important to have some relaxing times built into our schedules.  Not only do we get a few extra minutes together as a family we get fresh air and some exercise which is beneficial for all of us!

    Do you have a park you enjoy going to for a picnic or to play?