Every summer since Isla was a newborn, we’ve spent multiple weeks in Durango, where my parents have a vacation house. It is such a special place for us, and the girls love spending time there. We spent lots of time outdoors – which makes sense since it was basically 80 degrees and sunny everyday. We did lots of river trips, visits to the parks, horseback and bike rides, and farmer’s market shopping. Because of COVID, some of our favorite daily activities were restricted, so it was a more low-key summer than some, which might have happened anyway with three active kids (boy, did I miss Georgie being fast asleep, swaddled to my chest like she was last summer!).
My older sister, Karine, and her boyfriend, Hunter, were staying at the house for our whole visit, and my parents were there for a few of the weeks as well. It was such good family time – something I’m really grateful for! We also got to spend time with two of my best friends (whose family photos I shared yesterday here). We also escaped to Telluride for a day to stay with our friends, the Gentrys, who graciously hosted us in their gorgeous mountain house. We had such a fun time with them! Lastly, we celebrated our seventh year anniversary, as well as my mom and sister’s birthdays, during our trip. It was nice being all together for these occasions.
Here are a few (okay, a ton!) of pictures from our last five weeks. If you’re planning a trip to Durango, this Durango, Colorado Family-Friendly Travel Guide would hopefully be a helpful read!
