Summer Outing - Rockies Game

Every year, Angie's office has a summer outing to an afternoon Rockies game. It's always fun to get out during the week and enjoy the weather, the ballpark, and a day away from the office. We had a great time watching the Rockies beat the Diamondbacks. As promised, here are some additional pictures. You may enjoy the "Gun Show"!

Relay for Life - Update

As you are probably aware, Angie and I took part in the Denver Relay for Life. We had a very good time. Here are some pictures of the event.

Relay For Life

Neal and I have decided to join the American Cancer Society Relay for Life this year. We want to feel we are doing our part and are asking for your help. If you are interested, please go to this website and donate to help raise money for the cause. It is a great cause and hits close to home for many us. If you prefer to write a check, please do so. Make payable to: American Cancer Society and you can mail to my home address. Anything is appreciated.

Both of my aunt Cindys, on my maternal and paternal side, are both survivors of breast cancer, both before the age of 50. In the past year, our small office of 13 people, two of the ladies have been diagnosed, treated and survived their breast cancer. It was a scary process but has made all of us more aware. All of these women have been an inspiration to me in many different ways, all with stories of their own.

I am also contributing my time and money and making cell phone charms, I will be selling them for $3 each. If you are interested, please let me know.

Thank you so much for your support!!! As individuals, we are just a small voice, together...we can be heard.

Neal and Angie Jack

Click on the link below, the woman on the left is Anne, she was one of the women in our office diagnosed last year. She invited me to participate this year.

Relay For Life

Sidney's Dance Recital

OK! OK! I know, I know! I shouldn't commit to doing a blog if I can't keep up with it. Expect a few updates to recap the past month or so in the next couple of days. Once again, my sincerest apologies.

I'll start off with Sidney's dance recital, but I may not post in order so look below this post for any you may have missed. A couple months back Sidney started taking a dance class after school. At the end of the school year she got to perform in a recital.

Sunday afternoon we got ready for the show and headed to one of the local high schools where the event was being held. Sidney was a bit nervous and hesitated to get out of the car until she recognized one of her dance classmates. After that I think her nervousness went away. Angie and I didn't realize there were so many groups that were going to perform and the entire show ended up lasting about an hour and a half. Sid's group got to perform 2 routines which they had been practicing for some time. The first one they all dressed up as cops and performed to The Cop Song. Later in the show her group got to perform to Friday Night. It was the cutest thing to see Sidney dance with her group. Apologies for the poor quality picture, but if you look closely you can see her (HINT: She is the tallest).

After the recital we took her to Chili's to celebrate.

Wedding Celebration

In case you have not heard, Angie and I got married on April 21st. We didn't want a big fuss so we did it the most simply way possible, by going to the County Clerk. Of course we still wanted to celebrate so with the tremendous help of Danielle, Angies's total BFF (Best Friend Forever) we had a celebration on May 16th. We invited about 75 people and nearly all of them showed up to enjoy the day with us.

For those of you out of state, we're sorry we were unable to include you, but below is a slideshow of the pictures taken by our very talented photographer (and neighbor, Ivy Lynn). We hope you enjoy the photos. I will post some my dad took of the occasion at a later date.

We want to thank everyone for all the gifts and well wishes!!!

A Big Thank You

 

Angie's BFF, Danielle has been so busy planning a party to celebrate Angie and I getting married so Angie wanted to thank her with some special pampering. After Sidney's celebration day, the girls headed off to Star Nails for manis and pedis. Angie made it extra special by bringing along a bottle of champagne and fresh strawberries for them to enjoy while being pampered.

Thank you Danielle for all your help in making our day one we will never forget! The invitations, bottle labels, food, and everything were amazing. You are truly a great friend to both of us. You made the party a huge success and we appreciate it so much!

School's Out for Summer!

Another school year is over. Hard to believe. The years go so fast. I wish they went that fast when I was in school.

This was Sidney's last year at Peabody, she is on to middle school. As is tradition, they wrap up the year with a celebration day. This year the entire 5th grade walked over to Cherry Knolls Park for a day of fun, burgers, and hot dogs. Lots of family was in town for Mark's college graduation so Roxann and Grandma Taylor were able to join in the fun.

The kids got to play lots of games and enjoy the outdoors. It was very much like field day from the beginning of the year. Typically they reserve field day for the end of the year, but the past couple years have been rained out, so this year they basically got an extra one.

One of Sid's classmate's father is a local firefighter. After lunch he brought his crew down with their firetruck. They hooked up the hydrant and let Sidney's teacher, Mr. Alvidrez, climb up and hose down the class.

Fun video of the shower!!!