Grand Mesa

Though we both graduated from Mesa State in Grand Junction, neither of us took advantage of the Grand Mesa, which, at 500 square miles, is the largest geologic feature of its kind in the world. Luckily, Mimi and Papa are Grand Mesa veterans, so we had expert guides while fishing and hiking. Asher got to meet his first fish--a brown trout--and we spent time at multiple lakes. It was a little odd for him to see snow on the ground in July, but Asher had a great (50-some degree) day on the Mesa.

Mimi and Papa on the Grand Mesa

Lilly Lake

Hiking with Mimi

Hangin' with Mommy

Independence Day

The Fourth of July is one of the busiest times in Gunnison and it was great to be home to celebrate. It was Asher's first time to experience the Crested Butte parade, where he loved the hippy-dippy buses that cruised down Elk Avenue. He had a great time with Nana, Pop-Pop, Lincoln and Heath in Uncle Justy's and Aunt Cami's wagon. It was a great celebration of the Declaration's signing and was topped off by fireworks in Gunnison.

Baba's house in Almont

Nana, Pop-Pop, and the boys in their own little Fourth of July Parade--Crested Butte

With Uncle Justy in Crested Butte

Mount Crested Butte

Gearing up to watch the fireworks from Hartman Rocks