The Broadmoor 2009

Seconds after surprising Pops that we were all on vacation together!

We just returned from a fabulously fun trip to The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs! Bebe decided to surprise Pops for their 38th wedding anniversary, so she devised a plan to get all of us (Ryan's family, my family and Rachel's family) to the Broadmoor without my dad knowing. We spent 4 months keeping the trip a secret and it was challenging to talk to my dad on the phone without spilling the beans.



The Broadmoor is a special place for my family because we have so many fond memories of vacationing there as kids. We are a "rocky mountain high" group, so Colorado was always our annual family trip. So, when we had the chance to go back to such a wonderful hotel, everyone was jumping out of their skin with excitement.



The plan was for us to arrive on Thursday with Rachel and head straight to the hotel swimming pool where my dad would be lounging clueless in the sun. The plan went off without a hitch. When we got to the pool, my dad was as planned, asleep on the lounge chair. William marched right up to his ear and in his loudest 2 year old voice, William shouted, "HI POPS!" My dad leaped out of his chair in shock! He was SO excited to see all of us standing there!


We waisted no time getting on our swim gear and enjoying everything the Broadmoor offers. The guys played golf every day (and John Trey arrived Friday - another surprise for Pops!), we all camped out at the family cabana and enjoyed the pool, water slides and food, we wandered around the Broadmoor compound, walked around the lake, ate ourselves silly at the great restaurants and piled up a ton of laughter!


There is nothing more fun than being with family and making memories. William was out of his mind with happiness the whole trip because he was with his Bebe and his Pops. His eyes lit up at the sight of Ryan, Jessica, Rachel, and Doc. And, he was enchanted by little baby Elin.


We had every intention of exploring Colorado Springs and going to the zoo, Pike's Peak and other attractions, but there is just never enough time. We were having such a blast at the hotel and playing together at the pool that we ran out of days! All the reason to go back again!


William continues to talk about "The Broadmur" and how he got to ride 2 airplanes to see his Bebe and Pops. He also has told me several times, "Mama, wanna ride 2 airplanes to "Calrado" and say "surprise Pops!" William can swim and Bebe be there?" I just smile and tell him that yes, I would love to go to The Broadmoor again too. It was certainly a wonderful treat and 4 days of memories I'll treasure forever.