Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Jake Visits Colorado

Ashley's little brother Jake came out to visit us a few weeks ago, making his first solo flight at the age of 10. We picked him up at DIA where they let Ashley and I go pick Jake up at the gate. He was wiped out after a long trip. We came home and just rested Thursday night. Friday morning I had to go to my classes at the police academy, so Ashley took Jake to the Denver Aquarium. IMG_1362 IMG_1363 IMG_1375 IMG_1383 IMG_1399 IMG_1405 Ashley then took Jake through Denver's City Park, which offers some great views of downtown. IMG_1416 When I got home from class we loaded up the car and headed downtown to go see the Rockies play the Phillies. IMG_1430 IMG_1437 IMG_1444 IMG_1447 Jake walks towards Coors Field. IMG_1449 IMG_1451 IMG_1456 View from our seats. IMG_1457 IMG_1464 IMG_1471 IMG_1473 There was a long line to meet the Rockies' mascot Dinger, so we just had him stand near him so we could grab a photo. IMG_1477 Jake wanted to take a photo with my camera. Great shot! IMG_1480 Rally towel! IMG_1498 IMG_1499 Jake crushin' some Dippin' Dots. IMG_1501 IMG_1502 IMG_1514 Jake watches a member of the grounds crew rake the warning track after the game. IMG_1522 IMG_1523 IMG_1524 IMG_1533 IMG_1535 IMG_1537 Saturday morning we went to Waterworld, a very large water park near our house. It was packed, and it was hot, but we all had a great time. IMG_1541 IMG_1545 IMG_1552 Next up was a trip to Casa Bonita, a Mexican restaurant made famous by the TV show "South Park". The various shows there were cool but the food was just mediocre. IMG_1553 Jake stands near a large pool where performers dive into the water. IMG_1574 Saturday night we went to Dave & Busters to play some video games. Here's Jake and I racing together. IMG_1586 IMG_1591 Sunday morning we went to Boulder to check out the Pearl Street Mall and drive up into the foothills. Here's Jake at a toy store that has a bunch of magnets near the cash register. IMG_1604 IMG_1607 IMG_1611 It was boiling hot and Jake cooled down by sticking his head in a water fountain spout of water. IMG_1616 IMG_1630 IMG_1647 Jake playing at Scott Carpenter Park in Boulder. IMG_1655 It seemed like such a quick trip, but we had such a fun time with Jake. IMG_1671 Jake weighs himself on the baggage scale. IMG_1674 IMG_1678 Riding the tram to the terminal. IMG_1684 IMG_1691 We get to the gate and find out that Jake's plane is delayed by two hours. Here he is talking with his mom on the phone. IMG_1698 IMG_1702 Riding the moving walkway to try to pass time. IMG_1724 IMG_1731 IMG_1736 IMG_1739 IMG_1742 Saying good-bye and Jake is on his way back to Michigan. IMG_1743 IMG_1744 IMG_1757 Jake's plane leads the way towards the runway. IMG_1761 We had such a great time with Jake. He's such a mature 10-year-old and I'm so proud of him that he flew three hours by himself to come visit us. The three of us are hoping this can become an annual trip out to Colorado to see us! Thanks again, Jake! See you soon!

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