Maternity Shoot

I haven't blog much about my pregnancy, or at all. I thought I was going to be that girl who documented and shared everything, but unfortunatley life got a way from me.

 But I wanted to share how things have been going. I am currently 36 weeks pregnant and loving every minute of it. I've been busy,  and tired, but things couldn't be better!

I couldn't wait to get Maternity photos done and now that I look back I should've waited a bit, but I'm glad I didn't. At 32weeks, my wonderful and talented friend MaryKate Romagnoli was able to fit me into her busy schedule and snap some photos of us at Garden of the Gods.

I love this place. It just screams "COLORADO" to us!

Here's a few of my favorites! 

 

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, CO

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only mountainside zoo in America. It is located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Cheyenne Mountain it has an elevation of 6,800 feet above sea level. 

The zoo covers 140 acres, only 40 of which are in use. It is located west of The Broadmoor resort along the slopes of Cheyenne Mountain's lower north end. The animal collection includes more than 750 animals, representing nearly 150 different species, with more than 30 endangered species. 

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was founded in 1926 by philanthropist, Spencer Penrose to house his growing collection of exotic animals. In 1938, after substantial development, Penrose incorporated the Zoo as a non-profit public trust to the people of Colorado Springs.

I'm not really a big fan of zoo's. BUT when searching for things o do in Colorado Springs, visiting the Cheyenne Mountain zoo, is a MUST. On Yelp or Tripadvisor it is in the top 5 of things to do. So after almost a year here, we decided to visit the zoo. I have to admit, it was worth it. I wish I would've waited until the "off" season, only because it was expensive. But the views from the zoo are totally worth it. 

My favorite part of the zoo was being able to feed the giraffes. Although you pay $3 for a little bit of lettuce, the lettuce looks just like the iceberg lettuce you can buy for $0.99 at the grocery store, we were told that the zookeeper's make sure the lettuce is washed properly without all that extra residue. It might just have been a ploy to make money, but I didn't want to risk the health of the animals.

 If you're visiting Colorado Springs, make sure to visit this zoo, after all a trip to Will Rogers Shrine is included with your admission!

Location: 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Hours: 9a-5p Daily

Cost: Depends on time of the year, Click Here for More info

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Garden of the Gods, CO

It is unseasonably warm here in Colorado Springs. Instead of snow, we had a record high in both October and November! Since we "missed" summer in Colorado we decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and head out to Garden of the Gods.

The area was first called Red Rock Corral.Then, in August 1859, two surveyors who helped to set up Colorado City explored the site. One of the surveyors, M. S. Beach, suggested that it would be a "capital place for a beer garden". His companion, the young Rufus Cable, awestruck by the impressive rock formations, exclaimed, "Beer Garden! Why it is a fit place for the gods to assemble. We will call it the Garden of the Gods."

The Garden of the Gods' red rock formations were created during a geological upheaval along a natural fault line millions of years ago. Archaeological evidence shows that prehistoric people visited Garden of the Gods about 1330 BC. At about 250 BC, Native American people camped in the park; they are believed to have been attracted to wildlife and plant life in the area and used overhangs created by the rocks for shelter.

We wanted to do a quick hike, just to get a feel of the area. It took us a bit to find parking, but there is a parking lot at the end of the loop that is pretty empty.

Overall is was a quick hike and a perfect day to go exploring. I can't wait to check out the other parts. Best of all...It's free!

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GPS: 1805 N. 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Hours:8a-5p Daily

Costs: Free

Pet Friendly/Not stroller Friendly

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