Winter Park, FL

Nana and Papa drove to Winter Park, FL (about an hour from the condo at Reunion Resort). The drive had lots of toll stops (have lots of dollar bills and quarters available). The main attraction was a Scenic Boat Tour around three lakes connected by a couple very narrow canals. This outfit has been operating since 1938! The hour flew by enjoying the sites and listening to all the stories our captain had to share. By sheer luck, we found a great Indian/Thai restaurant just up the hill from the boat place, along Park Ave, called Tabla. Right in that vicinity are several blocks of great shopping and eating; we could have spent hours and probably big bucks. All today's photos start here.

The back side of the condo.

Fred Rodgers lived here when going to Rollins College
which is also on the lake.

Orlando!

Nana and Papa made it to Orlando Florida today! They stayed at the Westin at the Denver Airport last night before flying out a bit early this morning. Cool place, the Westin, but not sure it's worth the high price. We sure did enjoy it, though. Arrived safely in Orlando, found the condo, and had dinner at Traditions at Club Nicklaus (yes, Jack Nicklaus). We wrapped up the day with a little grocery shopping at Publix, which was new to us.

The airport itself as seen from the DEN Westin. The Westin itself
is shaped like a huge wing as seen as you approach.

Yes, we indulged (on the right).

Part of Denver's light rail system. This part of the line goes
from DEN to Union Station downtown.

DEN Westin lobby

Grill & Vine restaurant at the DEN Westin.

A glimpse of the Orlando airport tower from the tram.

Tooling by the neighborhood in Reunion Resort.

Had a great dinner at Traditions at Reunion Resort.

Our home away from home on Whisper Way.

 

At April's End

Matt took some of the kids to try out the Christmas kayak and paddleboard at Palmer Lake. Big hit! Caught some fish, too! And miscellaneous other happenings...

A new hairdresser.

A new puzzle company, Pomegranate. Tracy likes it.
From Covered Treasures Bookstore in Monument.

AJ's Birthday Weekend

This past weekend was a biggy - we celebrated AJ's birthday! And he got a part in the show, too!

I got a part!

Making his own birthday cake, red velvet.

Birthday Boy's choice...

Snow!

Birthday breakfasts are the best.

Jamie's study partner is back.

Prom 2022

The festivities started about mid-morning with most of the girls showing up at the Compound to start prepping for the day. By 3:30pm or so we were on our way to the Garden of the Gods for photos. All the other parents met us there for photos, too! Then back to our house for pre-prom dinner and off to the Prom (at a Larkspur event center). I understand a few were back at the house around midnight to continue the fun. Prom wasn't the only big event of the day. AJ had an audition AND callbacks for Matilda by Elevate Productions. We'll see about that one... All the Prom photos are here.