Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Relay For Life


I have a friend at work whose family is incredibly involved in Relay For Life. Last year, I was only able to help out a little bit and we could not actually walk in the event because mom got in that same day. This year I am very excited to be involved with the planning committee and Patrick and I are both planning to walk in the event.

Almost everyone has been touched by cancer, either through their own personal battle or through someone they love. You all know our cancer story.

Every day, the American Cancer Society is helping us stay well by preventing cancer or finding it at its earliest, most treatable stages. They assist families in finding the best resources to help their friend or loved one deal with a diagnosis and their journey to get well. The American Cancer Society is also rallying communities (like ours!) through events like Relay For Life, to fight back and find cures for this disease.

So now, we need your help! Pat and I have both set fundraising goals and we would love if you could support us in whatever way you can. You can find Pat's personal page here and my page here. Thank you guys in advance for your help in creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together, we can help make sure that cancer never steals another year of anyone’s life!

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Coming 'Round The Mountain



We spent last night in Show Low, AZ visiting Uncle Jack and Aunt Kathy.  We had a great time and it was fun for me to meet Kathy for the first time!  We went out to the middle of the woods and had a little bbq, but the best part was when it got dark, Uncle Jack took out his elk bugle and we listed to the elk call back and forth to each other.  We didn't get to see any elk, but they sure were talkative!

Saturday, September 3, 2011

White Mountains


This past weekend, Chris and Adam flew in and the three of them went off for a man's trip on the Apache Reservation in the White Mountains.  Aside from the beginning of the trip which included Patrick's jeep breaking down on the side of a mountain and me having to pick all of them up and bring them back to the Valley, they seemed to have a pretty great time.

Patrick and the boys spent the weekend camping and fishing.  They were able to catch some Rainbow and Apache trout which only live in this area of the country.  They also tried to spot some elk, which they didn't find, but instead came across a black bear.  Don't worry moms, they didn't get too close!