Turning 50 in the Beav

While it was not the 50th birthday trip we had planned, it was still a wonderful weekend away celebrating Marshall. We were reminded again why traveling to the mountains during mud season is a treat (no crowds) - even better when there is a pandemic. We took both Thursday and Friday off for a truly long weekend of celebrating. We arrived around 3:00 on Thursday and enjoyed happy hour, take out pizza and cards. 

It was a beautiful day on Friday (only fitting that someone born on Friday the 13th has his 50th birthday on a Friday) so we enjoyed time in the hot tub, walking around the village, drinks by the fire pit (thanks to the PV siblings) and unwrapped presents before the birthday scavenger hunt. While my surprising skills are not great, we did manage to have a wonderful catered dinner for the 50th celebration. It was an extra treat that the Smileys were able to join us and the Wrights for the birthday celebration. Many laughs and a special night toasting a wonderful man was enjoyed by all. 

Saturday was COLD and windy so a perfect day for watching football and golf (not likely that Marshall will be saying that he’s watching the Masters on his birthday again). More games, hot tubbing, takeout and a birthday cake wrapped up the day. Sunday brought a lazy morning before snowshoeing on Vail Pass before heading back home. We are so fortunate that we can travel to such amazing places to help an amazing man bring in the next half century! 

Ready for the scavenger hunt 

Happy birthday weekend honey! 

Happy hour at the fire pit 

View of Beaver Creek from the condo 

Starting the hunt 

 

“Even-ing it out 

Cheers to you babe. 

Lamb shanks! 

The sweater vest is back! 

Out to get our food on Saturday night