Family Night!

One of the things I missed most while we were on the east coast was our mountians. Since we have been here we haven't had enough time to enjoy them as much as we'd like to, but the times we have enjoyed them have been wonderful!Last week, we spent Family Night in Ridgeway around a campfire (which means smores and hot dogs!) and playing with Derren's telescope.

Our campfire preparation was very organized. We had workers...

A captain...

And an obeserver to make sure everything was "just right." We got a kick out of Levi's snow outfit. For those of you who have seen "The Christmas Story" it should bring back memories.

Being in the mountains is like happy medicine for Derren. It's nice to see him doing something he likes to do again.

Katey took advantage of the scenery and requested a photo shoot.

AND, as usual, I recorded it all. (-:

Treasured Teeth Grand Opening!

Once I unpack one more box and reorganize a few cupboards we will be totally moved into Montrose!



Our biggest happening this month was Derren's grand-opening.


Mom, Molly, Reuben, Elvis, and Anne came up to help us. Thank goodness!!! We couldn't have done it without them. Thank you guys!



Here's a sample of the day...




We had a bounce-house...


a dunk-tank...

hot dogs...

a treasure dig...

face painting...



a raffle (sorry, no pictures)...

and tours of the Treasured Teeth office.







This months other exciting events:



Alyssa lost another tooth! I guess we know what she'll be wishing for this Christmas.







Katey cut open the top of her head while jumping onto the counter to get a cup (those darn cupboards sure can be dangerous!), and Dad stitched her up.






The girls and I went to Beauty and the Beast with my Young Women.

Josalyn and Alyssa both started ballet and tap classes.

AND! Grandpa and Grandma Cox came to visit. We went to Ridgeway and ate at the True Grit Cafe which is named after the John Wayne movie that was filmed there. Levi made some tough John Wayne faces!

A peek at Montrose...

Welcome to Montrose!



I was recently told, "real trucks aren't bought, they're built." This must be the land of "real" trucks!
...and "real" trailers!

Here's Main St. at rush hour in Montrose.


Montrose people like everything in doubles...
double-wide trailers...
...double-long trailers...
...a double-lane McDonald drive-thru,
and "doubley" tall deer (the deer in the NE and Florida are as big as Coloradan rabbits)!

Some of the most beautiful front yards aren't the ones that are professionally landscaped.
Hm, plastic bags. Interesting way to keep the varments out of your garden.
This is one of my favorite homes in Montrose.



Just taking a stroll. I love it here!
You can't beat a day filled with wild flowers and homemade chocolate chip cookies.
Our state flower, the columbine.

Now that you've seen our travel brochure, we're sure you'll want to visit, so consider this an eternal open invitation! (-;