Thanks for stopping back for part 2 of my Colorado trip! On Monday we headed to Estes Park for a hike and the scenery. Wow, it was simply beautiful. We couldn't have asked for bluer skies or a more perfect day.
We went on a leisurely hike and stopped for many photo opps.
Amy, Melanie, Nick (Lobo), me and Kristin. PCG baby! Sorry...that's a highschool thing. 
Nick impressed us with his rock-jumping. Seriously though...this is a cool photo isn't it?
See what I mean about that blue sky?
Nick and his awesome girlfriend Jillian. We love her. Don't screw this one up Lobo! Just kidding, you are both super lucky to have each other. A perfect pair. 
We drove back to Fort Collins and Amy had to leave for the airport. The rest of us gals had a little happy hour back at Nick and Jillian's loft. Nothing like a nice glass of Pinot Noir after an active day.For dinner on Monday we went to Coopersmith's Pub. Kristin and I shared a great black bean burger. We are now inspired to recreate it for summer BBQs. I think it had wild rice in it which gave it a really great texture. Oh and I may have had one too many vodka soda's this evening...
Melanie left early Tuesday morning and Kristin and I had the entire day to hang out in Fort Collins. We had breakfast at Little Bird Bake Shop, an adorable cafe that had amazing thyme and potato quiche. Kristin had baked oatmeal and hot chocolate (yes, that's a homemade marshmallow!).
Pretty Kristin.
Enjoying some green tea and wishing I never had to leave...
After breakfast we went shopping and Kristin spent a bunch of money at this awesome little boutique called White Balcony. They carry clothes, accessories and home decor. It was one of our fave shops in Fort Collins (along with Sole Mates, of course!). 
Just when you think we couldn't possibly eat yet another meal we lunched at a Mexican place called Beach House Grill. They had $2 tacos on Tuesdays and I had an awesome fried grouper taco. The guacomole was really tasty, as well. 
Kristin and I toasted to a wonderful vacation with a Corona and then headed to the airport (where our flight was delayed!)...we finally made it home around 11pm on Tuesday evening. Wow, what a freaking awesome vacation. Jillian and Nick, I can't thank you enough for your hospitality and total awesomeness.
Mel, Kristin and Amy...you ladies will always be my besties and I loved every moment we spent together on this trip! Can't wait to do it all over again next year!
Wow, your photos are beautiful. Looks like you had such a fun trip!
ReplyDeleteKatie
So much food!!! :) I'm glad you had a great time and that you had good weather. And I must say that Jillian seems like a pretty cool lady...not all girlfriends would be so understanding of 4 women coming to stay! XO
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a great time enjoying each others company and eating yummy food! I miss CO, it is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLibby
Gorgeous pictures! This was definitely a trip to remember:)
ReplyDeleteLove it all! Especially Nick's beard! :)
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your post today! I am actually from Fort Collins and totally love and miss it! The white balcony is one of my favorite stores ever and my family rents a cabin up in Estes every New Year! I am so glad you enjoyed Colorado so much, it is so beautiful isn't?!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog, but so glad you enjoyed Colorado :) I don't get up to Ft Collins enough, but I definitely took note of your breakfast spot!
ReplyDeleteYou went to ESTES PARK! I left "part 1" before commenting hoping I would see something to do about my favorite place in Colorado. I could just feel it (even if you had mentioned previously you were going there? I am a fairly new follower).
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I married at the Stanley in Estes last June and it was marvelous. Of course, I grew up vacationing in Estes a few times a year since I grew up in Iowa.
Anyway, Colorado is fantastic and I especially loved your food photos from "part 1" - marvelous!