First Day of School

August brought us the first day of school as Blake entered 4th grade and Kendall 2nd. Each year on the first day of school our cul-de-sac does a "kick-off" morning breakfast with all 17 kids on the street. Kids eat just a bit and then the Sunlight Way gangs tramples off to school.

Losing a Friend

October cannot close out without paying tribute to my dear friend, Jen Long. Jen and her family moved to Superior from Florida around 2 years ago. I met Jen as she immediately became involved with our school's PTA of which I was President of then. Jen and her family then joined our church and we became friends along the way. About 6 months after their arrival to Colorado, Jen was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. The next 18 months were filled with ups and downs and continued battles. She had a determination that was undescribable. The cancer continued to consume her and unfortunatley spread to areas that no longer could be treated. On October 30th in the early morning hours, Jen took her last breaths and went home. She fought to the very end for her family and friends.
I had the honor of being her friend. I enjoyed our phone calls, trips to the doctor and chemotherapy and visits to her home. She remains in my heart as an inspiration. Her determination, courage and postitive attitude are examples to live by. She is loved and missed by many.

HALLOWEEN

Okay I have hit the month of October. Kendall was obviously Cleopatra. Blake was a clown for school and then a bloody monster for around the neighborhood. Go figure!

School Holiday Parties

This slide show is pictures of the kids and their "Winter" parties at school. Kendall's class made gingerbread houses with frosting and lots of candy. They played BINGO and ate Holiday pancakes. Blake's class made the REAL gingerbread houses. Families had to make the gingerbread and "royal" icing and bring it to assemble. We had a fun time. Blake's teacher has a tradition of doing this task each year.

I have been a huge slacker with this blog over the last several month. So instead of working forward, I think I will work backwards and then start fresh with 2009. So Christmas photos are posted. We had a fun day. The weather was beautiful, in the 50's! The kids were up around 7am and by 8ish we were all opened and already playing. The day was simple....just the 4 of us. We miss everyone and hope you all had a wonderful holiDAY!