Good morning from the Spring Hill Suites in CO Springs! See the snow on the mountains?
The mountains are inviting, and we are ready to experience your beauty, Father. We started out the day with a nice workout and free buffet. Halleluia!
Then, we were off to Focus on the Family. It was a goal of mine to visit this place when Tatum was born. Doug and I listen to them daily, and Jim Daly, the president, is a man committed to family, LIFE, Fatherhood, and Jesus .
We started out in the admin building and saw the recording studio.
And Tot and I wished we could watch a recording!
The building was filled with references to how bathed in Jesus they are. They truly live what their building signifies.
We decided to hit the bookstore but first…..the kids area!! Adventures in Odyssey is a radio show we love, and they had a whole play area. First, we watched a 12-minute video about what Focus stands for. Completely inspiring. I desire for Tot to be a part of this ministry as we age and she ages.
Right now…fun! Three story slide anticipation.
Whatcha think?
Ready for some ice cream for sure.
We found the Narnia room! The Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe! The wardrobe would lead us to…..
Aslan!
The bookstore was the most exciting part of the morning.
Tatum get a ton of Imagination Station books, a devotion, a book on girls growing up, and some T-shirts. Daddy and I got some family question cards and a couple of books.
While we waited for Daddy to buy his stash, Tot read. (oh, and she put on her shirt: Play Hard; Pray Hard (1 These 5:17)
What a joy to spend there. I only pray we can be more involved with them as time progresses. Thank you for all you do FOTF.
We decided to go over to the Broadmoor Hotel since it is a fancy and beautiful destination for many. (kind of like the Hotel Del Coronado).
The pool looked so inviting!
The views! Its looks like we are in Europe.
Walking around the lake, the foliage and trees were breathtaking!!!
Oh….look here!
The first pic is the one we took.
A magpie! I had to look it up.
Then, Tot took our pic. The trees!! Look how picturesque.
Tot found a friend.
More beautiful pictures.
The solo swan enjoying his alone time. The joy of the water!
Everywhere there are flowers and green.
We finalized our walk and got ready for lunch.
In the lobby…all roses. Daddy treats me like this daily….like he bought me this bouquet!
We got back to the hotel for our evening wrap up, a bit of swimming and chillin out.
We always end our night with our gratitude journals. Here is my entry for the day.
Tomorrow, watch out whitewater rafting; we are ready to take you on!