And So It Begins

Well, we're back again!












One of the first volunteer groups came from Sherman, TX. very soon after we arrived at camp.  The men remodeled one of our pavillons, poured a concrete slab, and put in a fire pit near the pavillion.  They also trimed trees while the ladies painted.  One of the large pine trees along the prayer path was cut down and the top half of the stump was carved into a cross.  We thought that was really cool. 

And the kids started coming.  They came in vans, cars and buses.  You never know who will pay you a visit at your RV site, nor how they will be dressed!!  Megan (camp nurse intern) and Emily (camp photographer and kitchen worker)  wowed us with their latest outfits!  We're thinking they're actually trying to scare the bears with all those bright colors!

And of course we have different forms of wildlife that hang around the motor home on a daily basis.

Many of you are wondering if we're close to any of the wild fires now burning across Colorado.  We are literally "in the middle" of them - but all of them at least 100 miles away - the Woodland Park area to the southwest; Fort Collins to the north and Pueblo to the south.  Everything here is very dry and the bark beetles have taken their toll.  We need rain so badly, but along with rain often comes lightning - the primary cause of these fires.  Please pray with us that God will put his protective hand on this place and that many will be able to come here and have fun, fellowship and experience a closeness to Him.

Second stop Buena Vista, CO and the Goat Farm

As many times as we have been over Wolf Creek Pass, we have not been aware that it is also the Continental Divide!  In the picture at the right you can see a line extending out from the sign which shows the location of the Continental Divide.  After leaving hot Arizona it was nice to see snow!

Our second night was spent at the Jumpin' Good Goat Farm in Buena Vista, CO. Nancy had a good time petting the baby goats and a little calf that evidently thinks he's a goat!









We had a great time going around the farm and visiting the farm store where they sold goat milk and numerous kinds of goat cheese.  No time was lost as the goats headed for the milking barn!

First stop Cortez, Colorado

At the left is a saguaro cactus.  So, what's the big deal you say?  It is the northern-most saguaro in  Arizona and you will see it as you travel north on I-17.  (That is, if you know where to look!)  Try looking to the left just before milepost 250.  Try to spot it next time you're going that way!   On the right is the welcome to Colorado sign.  When you enter Colorado from the four corners area, it's not particularly colorful but it's always good to get to Colorado.

We had to do a little geocaching once we got to Cortez.  One of the caches was near an Indian Cultural Center where they were having Indian dances.  The dancer was good, but we don't think he will make it to "Dancing With the Stars,"

Celebrations & Family Fun

Before leaving for Colorado, the family celebrated June b'days, Father's Day, and Russ' b'day which will be in August.  The pool was the coolest place to be; Kyle and Bella experiencing a father/daughter moment, and a little later in the day Baca and Bella enjoyed nap time!