Fires and Family Visit

Colorado had a bad fire season this year. We had hotter than normal temperatures, hardly any moistures and LOTS of wind. A recipe for disaster. Most of Colorado has had a complete fire ban for most of the summer. Although we didn't have any major fires very close by we still could see and smell the evidence of the fires all over Colorado. The mountains were coverd with smoke and the sun would set a firey red. The last half of July finally gave us some much needed moisture and hopefully it continues so we can maybe go camping before the summer is over, with a campfire.

My sister and her family came to visit us as well as Kirk's brother James and our nephew Derek. Everyone was enjoying having Gray, my nephew here too! He is so adorable and lucky to have Amanda and Jammie as his mom and dad! Kirk's brother was here because Derek was competing in the triple crown. I think that they won the championship! Rylee loves to see Derek, he wanted him to do everything with him and Derek was so nice to spend time with Rylee! Dylan hung out alot with Derek also and went to a couple of the games with Uncle James. It was a very busy weekend but so nice to see everyone.

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