Once again, we spent the 4th of July week in Breckenridge, CO. We welcomed the break from 100+degree days in Dallas for the mid-60's in Breck.
Walking distance to town, lots of shopping and eating.
...our 'sassy girl'
...early in the week, we were challenged with the weather with several rounds of showers each day. But, it lended some beautiful views and spectacular rainbows.
My close friend, Jim Hawley, joined us. The kids had a new playmate which was relatively easy, since Jim is just a 46 yr. old kid! We learned a new card game that became the nightly activity for the entire family. 
Breckenridge has a great Fun Park with Alpine Slide, puttputt, bungee trampoline, spin cycle, AND some exploring on snow fields. 
...he's not having any FUN at all. 
YES, this is the same slide that I broke my rt. femur on about 8 yrs ago. Let's just say Dad took it easy this year. 
This is during our prep for the rafting trip in Brown's Canyon. As you can tell below, we all had a blast. Lauren decided that she'd had enough at the lunch takeout. She and I caught a shuddle while the others finished up the ride.
Unfortunately, Jeff wasn't able to make the MAN hike this year. He and Dedra both were challenged with some mid-week illness/allergies/altitude. SO rather than Mt. Holy Cross, Jim and I chose a shorter hike but still a 14er - 14,036. It was quick so we bagged Mt. Gemini next door at 13,950ft.
This is the old mining road near the beginning of the morning.
...the diabetic on the trail. 
Jim and I on Mt. Sherman.
we dumped our packs and bagged Mt. Gemini in short order. Our last day was the "Family Hike" to McCullough Gulch. A great 3-mile hike up to a glacier lake complete with a snow ball fight in July!
Me and My Honey!
So, for the trip down, we converted my pack into a nice "nap sack" for Hayden. Why didn't Jim offer to carry me down from Mt. Sherman?????
...another fun time on our way down...we picked out a nice snow field and the kids glissaded down. 
We all had a great time!
