... and the best way to end the summer!

The Etheridge family came all the way out to Meeker again... rounding out the summer perfectly with a great family visit and plenty of good times on the trail, on the river, or just in the backyard!

And of course everyone spent plenty of time getting to play with sweet baby Jena...

PART II - summer on the water

Soooo.... when we weren't playing in the mountains this summer, we were on the water!

Once the boys got home we were anxious to get a lot of time on the lake - Sam got a new kayak that he was excited to use and my good friend's new paddle board company gave us plenty of reason for us to go! The kids would help load up snacks, drinks, boats, boards and of course friends then enjoy all day together in the sunshine!

There were a few times when just I got go up to the lake with my friend for a little quiet time on the board!

By July, the river was low enough that I was comfortable taking the kids and of course friends down for an afternoon paddle or a float trip! Sam loves his kayak and Hamp just likes an adventure...

(and when the property owner/good friend gives the go-ahead, it's always fun to jump off the bridge!)



No doubt we have tried to take full advantage of Colorado summers this year!