2009 Colorado Balloon Classic

Colin and I woke up at 5:30am on this clear, crisp, beautiful Labor Day morning to watch the Mass Ascension of 80+ hot air balloons at Memorial PArk in Colorado Springs. The first balloon team we walked up on was from Indianola, Iowa. Small world. It's called "The Spitfire". It was a blast! Inflatable fun stuff for kids, food, Colorado sun and a sea of hot air balloons. Colin could barely contain his excitement. Definitely a new Labor Day tradition!!

Our New Home

It has been one blessing after another since we came to Colorado. We are now homeowners again. We are so happy to have a home where Hannah will be able to get around easily. This home fits our needs. Again, God provides. He knew our needs before we did and provided again at just the right time...His time.

No More Hospital Couch!!!

We are HOME!!! Hannah's stay lasted from June 4- 23. Dave slept in her room, every night, on this couch!!!





I can't believe it! His legs hung off at the knees; clearly not made for a person over 5'9. I offered to take his place but he wouldn't allow me to stay. What a great daddy!!!

Happy Father's Day!! We LOVE you!!!!

To the best dad ever!!! Love, Hannah and Colin

The Iowa Trip

It was fast and furious but still fun. We got to see family and friends. We had a meal with different people. Here was the schedule:

- We visited Hannah's old school (Truman Elem.)
- Ashley's Graduation (our niece)
- Max's Baptism (our nephew)
- Dinner with Sandi at The Blend
- Ashley's Graduation Party
- Hannah's Birthday Party
- A Hannah Thank You Party for Dr's, Teachers, Therapists

All of this while we stayed at a great B&B!! The Belmont Hill on Cedar Rapids' NW side. www.belmonthill.com

Friends That are Godsends!! Marc & Kim Rock!!!!!!

Ana, Mitch & Thea are awesome too!! We were so blessed to have our good friends from Iowa stay with us in Colorado. We had a great time! We laughed, we cried, it was better than Cats! Seriously though, we did laugh so much it was hard to breathe. Someone (no names) spit out his water....THAT is how hilarious they are!!! Then they took Colin on the next leg of their tour to see their family because Hannah ended up in the hospital with Pneumonia. They are incredibly big hearted Christians!! We love them and miss them as they just left. At supper following their departure, Colin prayed, finishing with, "Thank you for bringing Ana, Mitch, Thea and their Mom & Dad here."

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What can I say? She's a sweetheart. She's part of God's family & now a part of ours.