Courtney Driscoll Does Colorado

Courtney was a high schooler back when I worked with the high school youth group at East Lake Community Church in South Carolina. She is still an amazing person... only now she is into her college years. Jake and I really enjoyed having her out for a week, and although we had a blast out and about, the best part of her stay was our heart to heart talks day after day. I just love this girl!!


When she first got here, she reallllly wanted to play in the snow. It was beautifully sunny...which meant it was melting quickly, but at least we got out before it was all gone.












One the warmest day of the week (65 degrees) we went to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Of course we had to show her the amazing giraffe experience.




And meercats...


And elephants...


And hippos...


And the awesome view of Colorado Springs (behind us.)


We did spend quite a bit of time just enjoying each others company at home, watching movies and old Friends episodes (can't go wrong with that,) and adoring the kids.



Court brought great gifts for the kids.


Of course she didn't know exactly what she was getting herself into...


Then again, neither did Conner. :)


Don't worry...they were good friends in the end.



We spent a little time trying to encourage Grace to roll over, but she's still content just moving all around on her side.


Do you remember that Grace was Little Bo Peep for Halloween? Check out the bib Courtney brought her! Adorable.


After being home with the kids a bit, we decided we needed to get out and have some adult time...and be as fabulously feminine as possible. So we went had got our hair highlighted!



After all that time messing with our hair, it went into a ponytail.


Courtney used to live here in the Springs when she was very young, so I drove her by her old home. Sadly, She didn't remember it.


And finally, of course we took her to Garden of the Gods, the best attraction of Colorado Springs. It's simply beautiful every time we go.