We went to see my Uncle Ben and Aunt Billie right before Thanksgiving. Like us, they live in Colorado Springs (on the Northeast side of town). They met in Kansas at a ice skating rink. My Uncle Ben was in the navy during WWII and was one of eleven children (my mom being the last). We have so enjoyed living in the same city as they since we moved to the Springs in 1994. They first watched Bradford grow up (from the age of three) and now they have watched our Jackson grow! They lived in California (bay area) when I was growing up so I've known them all of my life as well.
My mom was here that week before Thanksgiving (she went with us to Uncle Ben and Aunt Billie's house). The weather has been unseasonably warm so my mom was able to get all of her training runs in easily. One afternoon, the four of us took a walk in the neighborhood (Jackson rode his bike). I had my new camera so I had to snap a bunch of pictures (I'm sure that I was a little annoying - but they were all good sports). I really like this photo. I call it "Two Moms." They are both incredible mothers to their sons and, in my mom's case, daughter. My mom has an amazing family story and I hope that she will write it in a blog. My wife, Charee, is also a wonderful spouse and teacher. Her mom, Evelyn, has lived next door to us for about five years now.
Jackson is now an acolyte at our church. His brother was also one and was honored to carry the Christ Candle during one Christmas. Jackson takes his responsibility seriously.
Our city is blessed with many sculptures. Most of them are downtown. This one, called "The Dance', is in front of the building in which I work. I typically don't go for "Western Art" but I really like this one. The sculptor (James Muir) really captured the joy that this couple has in dancing.
