A Parade To Remember

I thought you might enjoy some scenes from our Fourth of July get away to Ouray, Silverton, and Ridgway (not a spelling error--just how they spell the name), Colorado. If you've never seen that part of the country, you should give it a looky. Gorgeous!

On the 4th we attended a parade in Ouray. What a blast and splash it was! I've never experienced a parade set in a small, picturesque setting. See the jet(?) flying over the mountain? I got so choked up shortly after it started, that tears started streaming down my face. I know, I know--silly. It was just one of those things for me. I could feel their small town pride. I felt caught up in the patriotic sentiments seen all around us.

Slug Bug!! Loved the truck.

The children (and Max and Chase) were relentless with their water guns. There were a few drivers giving dirty looks and asking people not to squirt them. My mature husband and Trish's mature husband took that as an open invitation to fire away. Their logic? Well, you don't enter a parade that is known for the water fun and expect not to get wet.

I must admit some were inappropriately dressed! But most looked great!

Just because the kids and I were amazed at the size of this leaf.--you'd think we were in Texas.
Water fights erupted all over the place. Good times. . .good times indeed!
After the parade we headed to the local park. In case anyone is wondering, Brooke can still take her brother in a foot race--at least for one more year.
Yes, yes--I should have removed my sunglasses for this photo. You get the idea without the wrinkles--win win solution.
We had such a wonderful vacation. More to come on the amazing people who made this possible for us.