We had an awesome week in Colorado with Challenge Aspen.  Six families attended and they were all amazing!  We were to arrive Sunday afternoon, but we had some flight problems and didn't get into Aspen until late that evening and our bags did not arrive with us:(  We started the week off by going white water rafting.  It was a blast!  We were in the same raft as Yuriy and his family.  The best part was that we spotted the eagle again this trip, but this year he flew over us down the river--it was amazing!  At one point it even like bowed his head at the guys--all the guys thought that was the best part.  Tuesday we went horseback riding.  Corey rode Black Beauty this year.  They took a trail ride right to the river's edge-it was beautiful.  After horseback riding we enjoyed a meal with all of the families and Challenge Aspen staff.  Wednesday we headed to the Maroon Bells and did some fishing.  Corey caught three fish and got the largest fish of the day.  Eric Edmundson was the pro fisherman and got like 7!  After fishing the families headed to Aspen and had a meal at the Hickory House---it was so yummy!  Thursday we all relaxed at the hot springs.  That evening we had a celebration dinner with everyone and we also celebrated Eric's birthday.  A great time was had by all.  Corey got to hang out with his buddies that he met last year, Eric Edmundson and Yuiry Zymsly.  He also met two new families, Shane Parsons and Shane Vincent.  A special treat was to see Evan Mettie there.  Evan was Corey's neighbor in the ICU when they first got hurt.  It was great to finally have the guys meet and to see Evan attend a wonderful event like this.  This vacation was a great break from Corey's everyday activities, but it also let him see how much his therapies are really paying off.  Challenge Aspen also makes it possible for the families to see their soldier having fun and taking a break from their therapies.  Thank you Challenge Aspen for the wonderful week!!!

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