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Friday, June 28, 2013

Colorado, Jefferson County Fairgrounds. May 15 - June 17

The campground at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds is located in Golden, CO.  It is about three miles from the Dow's home, which made it very easy to see them and about 10 miles from the Derr home.  The RV sites were ok.  We had an end spot so we parked as far that way as possible which made it easy to put out the slides and have more room on the door side.  We had a cement pad and picnic table in the rear for more privacy.  There was water and electric but no sewer.  Luckily the guy in the camper next to us had one of the little tote things that you empty your tanks into and than drag it down to the dump station.  We had to do that at least once a week.  Other than that, we liked the park OK especially since it was very convenient to getting all our Dr. stuff done and visiting with the Grand kids.

It was good to be back in the Denver area again.  With all the stuff we had to get done, the time here went very fast.


Jefferson County Fairgrounds RV Campground, Golden, CO
Looking down the hill behind our camper.  Ours is the last one on the left backed into the site.
Trevor cooking Gumbo.  He is one that follows the recipe right to the letter at least till he's made something a time or two.
Tina and Kile cleaning the crab thats to go into the gumbo pot.
The gumbo is almost finished.  It was so very good there wasn't much left.
We had supper with the Mitchell's at their home.  Bob cooking brats.  They sure were good.
Irme and her motorhome which is parked alongside of their home in Arvada.
Irme setting the the table.
There was a VW show at the Fairgrounds one day.  Kay and I walked up to see all the cars.
This VW bus was a very clean unit.
I liked the VW Thing.  We had matching colors.
Another good day at Coors Field.  We were in section 334 which gave us a good view of the entire field.
The Color Guard
Jessica trying to throw a strike.   She did very well.
Riley at Gabbys school outdoor field day.
Gabby and her little sister, Riley, with some of Gabby's  classmates.
Run Gabby Run
This bounce ball race was an interesting event.  It would take some practicing to get the hang of it.
Riley and her Grandma Graham
We took Kile and some of his friends to APEX swimming one day.
From left to right Ben - Kile - Cameron - Kiley 
Gabby and one of her friends at the dance recital.  Unfortunately my camera messed up and I did not get a picture of Riley doing her dance. 
Riley and her pink jeep in the backyard of the Dow home.
The game of Simon Says, with Gabby doing the calling.
Gabby and the Ipad  playing games.
John and Terry Edwards rode their bike all the way from Gunnison, CO to go to a Rockies game with us. What a nice day and then we topped it off with pizza at Edgwater Inn.
 
Skanson and Hansen at Nissi's  They are soo good.
Kite flying day with the Dow girls.
Grandma's butterfly kite.
Riley is really getting with it.  I had to give her one of my many kites, so she could have one of her own.
Gabby and her mom, Deana, flying Gabby's kite
 Riley blowing bubbles.  I love the hats the girls had on.
Gabby and the bubbles 

My niece, Kim Brenckle, and her Granddaughter, Aubrey.
The dessert fixing crew.  Noreen - Kim - Tannyce - April


Thursday, June 27, 2013

Colorado, Monument May 8-15

Colorado Heights Resort in Monument, Co is about 60 miles from the kids' homes in the Denver area.  It was a nice campground, but tooooo far to drive each day to do the doctors and kids stuff.  We decided to only stay here a week but would like to come back someday.  We did get to see our friends John and Bunny who were camped at Monument also.  We met them in CA, on our last trip there and really enjoy their company.

Monument, Colorado
 Grandpa and Gabby Dow
 Riley Dow.  Grandma and I drove down to have dinner with them.
 A view of Pikes Peak from the campground.  Still lots of snow on the hill.
 Another view of Pikes Peak
 We had a surprise Birthday Party for Irmie Mitchel.  She had no idea we were doing this for her and even thought we had forgotten her birthday :).
Bob trying to take a picture of Irm.
 Kay and Irmie