Elitch Gardens

David's work reserved Elitch Gardens for employees, family and friends only. It was awesome! There were almost no lines! The longest line was for the ferris wheel. Orson was able to ride all the rides in the kiddie park. We had tons of fun and Orson had a blast. I'm a bit upset that Orson lost his hat, but it was still a fun family activity with Dan's family.

This is us on the carousel before they told Dan that he couldn't ride with Orson.

So he stood next to him :)

Kiddie Train Ride

Way cool in Daddy's shades

Kiddie Bus Ride. It went in circles... in the sky and to the ground.




This was Orson's favorite ride. You ride in semitrucks that had steering wheels so you can pretend to drive and go around a track.

Jason and Zander

Dan and Orson. Jason and you can barely see Zander hiding in his seat :)


Orson liked the semitruck ride so much he had to go again with Mommy.

My Buddy

Orson and his cousin Zander have become instant buddies since Jason and Danielle moved to Colorado. I had a couple of appointments to go to in Littleton and Melinda and Danielle were nice enough to watch Orson while I was gone. They went to the park, ate lunch together and just hung out and played.

"Look Zander, this is how the remote works."


Eating lunch together


Zander playing. What a big boy.

Do you think he likes corn?

My Frog Prince

*POOF!*

Motorcycles are Scary

While in Grand Junction, Jake wanted to show Orson his motorcycle. Orson thought it was pretty cool... until Uncle Jake turned it on.

Jake, Orson and Tristan



Motorcycles are scary Uncle Jake

Up Up and Away

At Aunt Denein's house Orson kept pulling out his nursing cover and playing with it. I thought it would be funny to put in on like a cape. He loved it! He actually kept it on for most of the morning. I think he aspires to be a super hero. :) Kudos to Kristen McNinch for the amazing nursing cover that transformed to a super hero cape.

Green Grass Grows All Around

When we visted the McClains in July, Orson wanted to go outside with his Uncle Johnny. He helped mow the lawn. I thought he would be scared but he looks like he's having fun doesn't he?