Way-FM/ Single Mom Project

Saturday, June 29th found a group of total strangers working at the home of single mom who had won a home fix up from Way-FM. We were all volunteers who wanted to make a difference in the life of this much deserving woman even though we had never met her.

 Her Deck was peeling and needed help. So a group of us attacked her deck while another group pained woodwork inside the house. Later, we removed a snow, damaged shed and my darling husband installed a light and medicine cabinet in her powder room, even though it was not on the to do list.

We rollered the deck.

My son, Joshua, was so excited to actually get to use power tools. We installed all new lattice beneath the deck.

 We painted the newly installed lattice to match the newly painted deck. It was a lot of work and there were so many of us working that it went quickly.

The finished deck. Doesn't it look nice? We couldn't replace it with all new lumber, so there are some warped boards, but it sure looks a lot better. There is always such a great feeling of accomplishment for a job well done.

Nami Walk

May 15th was the Colorado NAMI walk. NAMI stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness. I have become active with them and recently completed the Family to Family class.

This is the Arapahoe/Douglas team. We were one of the largest fund raising groups. Way to go, gang!

The walk went around Sloan's Lake in Denver. The high clouds kept the morning cool. I had the honor of carrying the team sign.

 'Nita is the president of our local Arapahoe/Douglas affiliate. It is always wonderful to get together with her.

Miss Teen Colorado World Pageant

I attended the Miss Teen Colorado World pageant on May 9th. Forgive me if I just share the pictures with you. Sit back and enjoy. This first one is of April Elzinga, the wonderful Director.

Yazzie Gabler-Alonzo and I bought matching ear muffs.

 They have crowns on them. Perfect for keeping our royal ears warm!

 Makayla Fletcher took 3rd runner up. She was beautiful in her gown. She designed and made it herself!

 Victoria Hughes was the mistress of ceremonies. She did a fabulous job. Ashley Hanson did hair and makeup. Beautiful!

 Jocelyn Morrow was one of the judges.I am so glad I did not have her job! There were so many beautiful and qualified ladies.

 Amanda Ramano was also a judge. I was at her crowning as Miss Colorado Galaxy 2010. It is always wonderful to see a queen using her crown for good.

 Alina Perry is a beautiful young lady in her own right. It is good to see pageant gals supporting one another. Although she was not competing that night, she was there to cheer on the others. That is true sportsmanship.

Nathan Osmond, of the famous Osmond family, was the co host with Victoria. His jokes kept us laughing and he wowed us with some of his new songs.

 And the winner is...Heidi Hume. This was a dream come true for her. I know she will wear the crown well and make us all proud.

A final farewell to Micayla Keeley. She did an amazing job and did so much with her community. It was on honor to work with her and the Civil Air Patrol's DDR educating young people about the dangers of drug use. Good job, Micayla!