colorado provides the backdrop during a Fourth of July vacation for two former Lawrence residents and their friends. Vacationing in Silverthorne, Colo., with family and friends are, from left, David Gerry, 8, Ellicott City; Nicholas Shaheed, 9; Gina Tong, 11; Monica Shaheed, 11; Wagner Tong, 9, all of Lawrence; Emily Gerry, 11, Ellicott City; and Meredith Shaheed, 4, Lawrence. Gail Shaheed submitted the picture.