Thursday Night Summer concert in the park. Boyd found a seat.  Boyd I hope you are always brave  and never self conscious. Boyd proceeded to dance all alone right in front of the singers at two different points in their show. He never ceases to amaze me and make me want to be a little more like him.

Another seat in a tree this time. Almost hidden.

Taking the bike to the Colorado soil. Again, way braver than me although he did get me out there on the small bumps he was far more comfortable.

Love this view and contrast of colors.

Button Rock is a place Boyd will ask to go to several times within the year.  Up the road we go.

Macy walking Boyd.

These stumps used to be a more appropriate fit for Boyd's size.

Trying to find a route across.

Tree pose in the trees.

We cheered Chris and Kylee on at their 2 mile race and afterwards Boyd had a long dance battle with the Dairy Queen cone. It was so fun to watch. When the cone became human again he was drenched in sweat.

Always visiting at least one new place in Lyons. This year it was Pinball. Who knew this hidden gem would be so fun.

Boyd dancing and CeAnn relaxing.

These two have a long standing history. In 2012 Boyd surprised Macy and she bit him in response. Boyd has been leery of her at times but this year loved her to pieces. He wanted to feed her and turn her into a sausage with all the treats and he just wanted to be around her. She loves when he throws rocks and he likes to think he is a little bit his dog as he instructs her to do things. These two were always so much fun with Chris at the river. 

Giving commands.

Jump!

Shake with a treat

CeAnn snuggles while snacking and hanging out outside the market.

In so many ways this is our immediate family and home. I wish I could eloquently explain what our hearts feels every time we pull up for the summer.  This summer perhaps even more than any other we needed to come "home". Thank you for showering us with love, peace, purpose, conversation, laughter, growth, fun, perspective and a million and one more things.  While we hate to go and struggle with the transition back to the east coast we look forward to next year. 

One last night. Boyd kept squeezing Kylee and telling her, "I'm so glad you can stay with us"