We enjoyed our semi-annual trek to the Enzian for Presidents' Weekend this year. This was a remarkable year because all the kids and grandkids of the core adults were present - 34 of us! We ran the town - or at least the hotel - with racquetball, basketball, swimming, ping pong, and lots of eating.
On Saturday we enjoyed a sunny walk around Blackbird Island.
There were 17 of us along for the walk - pity the errant group who got in our midst! Russ and Julie were up and Julie was introduced to more of our traditions.
Mitch and Joel kept track of our progress as we rounded the trail.
Mitch and the two younger Navarro boys climbed all the hills, threw all the rocks, and were overjoyed to discover sticks and a football along the way.
We had a sunny lunch buffet on the balcony - always a highlight!
Another way we take over the hotel - by inhabiting all the balcony rooms!
There was a lot of rain this year, but enough snow that the vistas were still pretty.
Sunday afternoon Bryan and the kids took a dip in the ice cold outdoor pool.
This smile betrays the arctic temperatures!
Thankfully, there is a nice hot tub in which to regain feeling.
Then we headed inside for more swimming. All told, the kids visited the pool 5 times during our stay. Their family played with them and it was a huge highlight for them.
Synchronized jumping is a new favorite. Notice that Monkey See has her eyes focused on her bro.
Gram introduced Mitch to Battleship and there was a lot of playing. The kids also invented some spy game with it when left to their own devices.
Checkers with Grampa rounded out the stay. We enjoyed all the family, friends, food, vising with Great Grandparents, shopping and relaxing out of town. Pitchers and catchers report tomorrow, so spring is knocking on the door!
