Tyler comes camping with Blanche & Lucy

The first place we camped was at the Dakota Ridge RV Park in Golden, Colo.

With all the grass at this park - Blanche and Lucy preferred to sit on the cool cement to rest during their walk around the park.

My grandaughter Tyler came to camp with us for a couple of days here and she enjoyed playing on the playground monkey bars after dinner.

I think I see a circus performance in Tyler's future.

Tyler's newest trapeze trick was hanging from her legs upside down and doing a handstand on the ground below.... for a 6yr old she is very tall ....

Of course even daring Trapeze Artists will get injuries now and then...

After a few days camping in Golden, we moved to Chatfield State Campground in Littleton, Colorado a bit closer to where the grandkids live.  Our site here has a great view of the Rockies with the setting sun behind them.

We had the chance to watch one of Tyler's Girls Softball games last weekend - her coach has the kids change positions during the game to let them try different things..... here Tyler is playing 3rd baseman's position - keeping a good eye on the play...

Once the ball was hit there was a mad scramble by the players to get the ball..

All the girls are chanting encouragement to their team-mate at bat.

And now it was Tyler's turn at bat - quite a stance....

Tyler has no problem hitting the ball - but her timing is a little slow now and then so sometimes her hits are 'foul' balls.

But eventually she makes a good connection and when she does - she's a power hitter and the ball really travels...

After her first base hit - the next batter got her to 2nd base -

And the next batter got her to 3rd base and eventually she made it home for a score for the team...

The coach put Tyler in as Catcher for the next inning - here she suits up with dad - lots of good protective equipment...

Though at first a little afraid of the ball - she caught on fast and was able to catch many pitches...

She did a really good job as a catcher and actually liked the position....