Idaho Springs

So the hubster surprised us Friday night with a trip up to Idaho Springs to go to a fun restaurant and walk downtown! It was ADORABLE, and I loved it! One of the best nights ever. If you're ever passing through and need to stop, it's worth your time!

We went to BeauJo's for dinner....yummy pizza and then you eat the crust with honey!

While we waited the kids sat on the ski lift chair and perused the menu....

The salad bar(s) were in BATHTUBS!!! It was the coolest thing I've ever seen at a restaurant. Yes, I'm easily impressed :)


Drinks were served in mason jars...the only real way to serve drinks



Then we had to walk all that pizza off and walked around the little town. Came across this cute place..



then Kai had to throw pennies in and make a few wishes.


Then we went down a side street and found this old train. It's the only one left in existence like this! (the model that is). It was pretty sweet and Kai loved it, of course.




Kai took his turn taking a picture....Kennedi was obviously less than pleased that she wasn't up there with us....


the passenger car. Can you imagine how hot and dusty it was?!?! Those poor women in those fabulous clothes :)


We walked on down a path, under the freeway and next to a raging rither of death (name that movie) and we were able to see the water wheel and waterfall that I ALWAYS want to get a picture of, but never do, when we're coming back from UT.


A MOMENT TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN A LESSON: The plaque telling us about the water wheel. I'd like to point out one sentence in particular....



"Tayler, who attributed his good health to the fact that he never kissed women or took baths, ..." Yes children. Let us remember.





After Kennedi bashed her mouth into a fence post at the waterfall (sorry, no pics) we decided to head back to the car. But of course I had to take about 27 more pictures on the way back. It's just so cute!

Cameron's favorite sign...


at this cute restaurant.


I almost got this sign for my dad.


MY favorite sign.


The sign Kai laughed HYSTERICALLY at.


Like, rolling on the ground laughing at the picture, before we even told him what it said.

A shop I wish I could have gone into.


Kai pretending to eat food at a table.


It was a great night, we had so much fun!! I'd recommend both the restaurant and the town!! Thanks hubby for a great family night!