July/August

July proved to be just as busy. 

On the 3rd we traveled to Alamosa to spend the holiday with family. 

Milo found the one puddle in the crazy dry state at the rest area in
Colorado City

When we arrived at my parents home we were greeted by this momma deer and her brand-new baby.  The poor little guy was still so wobbly.

Our 4th of July celebration began with the traditional parade down Main Street.  Of course my grandpa's red International tractors were part of the festivities. 

That afternoon we went to Splashland with a bunch of cousins and aunt Lois.

   

Then we had a family BBQ at my parent's house. About 30 friends and family gathered for some yummy food and fun.

The evening rapped up with the professional fireworks display.

Thursday we went back to Splashland to enjoy the warm water and spent lots of time playing in Grandma and Grandpa's back yard.  The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

Friday we went back to our house stopping in Colorado Springs to pick up my cousin's daughter, Alisha.  She stayed with us for the next week.  While Alisha was here we went to the zoo and pirate's cove.  Unfortunately she was sick 3 days.  The next Sunday we met up with my cousins & aunt to get Alisha back to her mom.  We met at the Outlets at Castle Rock and did a little back to school shopping too.

Grandpa came up for a weekend, we enjoyed playing with him :0)

The end of July/beginning of August Grandma and my newphew Brett came up to spend the spend week.

We went to Big Time Trampoline Center

Swimming at our neighborhood pool

 

Went to Heritage Square and got caught in a huge rain/hail storm.  We waited it out in a storage room then resumed our fun.  The carnival rides were a bit small for Brett to enjoy but Milo loved them.  Both boys really enjoyed the Alpine slide.

Brett loved the alpine slide

but he got lost in the maze

Milo enjoyed climbing

Had a blast at Water World even though we got rained out and didn't get many pictures.

The last day we spent 12 hours at Boondock's Fun Center.

bowling, playing laser tag and arcade games...

 

bumper boats and go-carts...

 

mini golf & a giant play structure where Milo spent hours.

After Grandma and Brett left we had a week to relax a bit then Milo started Kindergarten!

Phew, we had a busy end of summer break but we had a blast!