Cheer Central Suns Mini Division are STATE CHAMPIONS! Kendall and her team won first place and are Colorado State Champs. They are so excited. Check out the slide show of portions of their performance.

Cheer Central: Let's Go Suns!!!

Well Kendall just completed her first cheer competition with Cheer Central. We were in bed the night before at 8 pm to be able to wake up at 5:15 for hair and make-up. We were out of the house by 6:15 and in Denver by 7am. Kendall's team performed at 8:15 am and then we sat until 11am for the final results. Her team hit the entire routine and looked fantastic. Kendall was front and center with a grin that wouldn't quit. She had a blast. Here are a few photos of the event. My friend Heather has actual routine photos which I will post once I receive them.
Go Suns! We are proud of you Kendall!

Jamfest 2009: Cheer and Dance Competition

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!