Nolan and Daddy Take Denver By Storm

*May 1-3

I had two glorious, fun days of Beautycounter training in Denver.  Inspirational speakers, practical tactics, exciting new products, toddler-free conversations, and food I didn't have to cook or share for two whole glorious days.  It was so great!

Mikel and Nolan, meanwhile, took Denver by storm, and I wanted to be sure to include a handful of photos that Mikel took:

Children's Museum

 Gone fishin'

 "Hewwo??"

 Think they're having fun?

 I even had a team dinner one night, which meant Mikel and Nolan were on their own.  We saw a commercial for this Mexican food restaurant Casa Bonita, and he decided to take Nolan. I swear, Mikel talked about it for days after they went -- saying he would have loved it as a kid, and he totally wants to go back!

I don't 100% get what exactly it was... sounds like it was pretty odd and abstract... but I'm guessing their website gives you the best clue when the intro reads "The Greatest Show in Denver! Mouth watering Mexican food, 30 foot waterfall and daring cliff divers.  Exciting stage shows and musicians.  Gift shop and museum arcade!"

What??

Well.... whatever those all combine to be: Mikel loved it and Nolan did too.  They spent a whopping $20 on dinner, and were there for 2+ (maybe 3?) hours playing, exploring, and taking it in.  I got back from dinner at 9pm and they were just entering the lobby when I did!

Apparently once you're in the restaurant, the only way to get out is to go all the way through this maze of tunnels, attractions, etc.  Mikel said Nolan was both interested and timid.  What 2 year old wouldn't be scared of this thing?

He said it was too dark to snap any other real photos -- and they wouldn't have made the experience more clear anyway... So I guess it's up to my own imagination until we can go again...

 *****
Their other activities for the two days included lunch at Noodles & Company and swimming in the hotel pool.  Mikel even did bath duty in the evening, after all of this... and when it was time to sing a song at bedtime, I couldn't help laughing out loud when Mikel sang a verse of "The daddy on the bus says 'I'm so tired, I'm so tired, I'm so tired' "  HA!!

I'm telling you, this is one great dad.  Nolan, you and I are really blessed.  He's hands-on, attentive, enthusiastic about you, and devoted to us both.

We love you, Mikel! Thank you for our week in CO, and for supporting me in Beautycounter.