I am a Golden Child

This is Golden Colorado

Most people know it as the home of Coors brewery.

It is also home to the Colorado School of Mines.
Some people might recognize it from the large sign across the main street.

This is where I spent most of my childhood and I love it here.

On this trip we stayed in Golden, at the Golden Hotel.

When I lived in Colorado I took advantage of the fact that I could come here anytime I wanted.
To come back as a tourist made it more nostalgic and really special.

I was so excited to take my son to Lyons park.

This is the same park I used to play in as a child. Only the playground is new.
Anyone over the age of 25 who grew up in Golden or even visited Golden is always surprised that the rocket ship, a large rickety 3 story play tower that used to be here is gone.
Although as a mother I prefer the new safe playground.

At the park we saw baby Canadian Geese!

They were so cute!

Later we walked through the Historical District.
This is where my great Aunt had her 100th birthday Party.
Sawyer had to get a peak in the window.

We walked through the neighborhood and admired all the flowers.

This little Cat was happy to share her garden.

And what a lovely garden she had.

I love the history here. This is the house my Grandmother grew up in, I love this house.

To think these could be the same flowers that my Grandmother admired is really awesome!

LOOK! Orange, the color of happiness.

Everywhere we went I enjoyed seeing all the sights, the old.

and the new.

It was really nice to share Golden with my son, who seemed to like it as much as I do.

Bye Golden, until next time.