Colorado (Part 2)

After our visit to Buena Vista, we headed to Ft Collins for Eliana's first visit to Grandma and Grandpa Dahlgren's house. Grandma put on a huge party to celebrate Eliana's first visit, Amy's completion of the Ironman and my parents 40th wedding anniversary. Eliana met all of her extended relatives and second cousins. Sadly, I got too busy visiting and there are only a couple pictures of the BBQ feast. Thanks for a wonderful party, Grandma!

Eliana also got to meet her Great-Grandma Esther at the nursing home facility. It was a short visit, but we feel lucky that one of Eliana's great-grandparents is still alive.

Eliana also got to meet some of Mom's friends' babies and again, I was either too slow with the camera or the pictures were blurry. We had a great time getting to hang out with friends and family.

Playing with a ball that's over 30 years old - Eliana loved the butterfly inside





Picnic time





Part of the BBQ party was honoring my parents' 40th wedding anniversary (May 1). These were their wedding colors from May 1, 1970.


Meeting Uncle Gary


4 generations: Great Grandma Swanson, Grandma Dahlgren, Mom and Eliana














Eliana spent a fun afternoon with her second cousins; we even got to dip in the pool! Thanks, Lennea and Lanie - we had so much fun!


Allie was so cute and kept trying to offer Elle Belle some carrots for lunch


Hannah, Brady and Sean helping Elle Belle swim



Waiting for some yummy Mexican food


Meeting up with the Zinks, Uncle Gary and Aunt Cathy for some dinner





Grandma, is it time for bed yet??





I love Eliana's rolls - I know they won't last long, but we admire them:)


We had a wonderful time when Eliana got to meet Cole Guernsey.