SUDS Walk

At the end of September, we participated in our 8th annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk in City Park. Like every other year, the weather was gorgeous and the atmosphere very energetic and celebratory. It is a neat morning to celebrate those living with Down syndrome and their community. Because Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association puts on the walk, it means it is a work day for Gilby and he is gone long before us and stays long after. This year, my parents were also out of town, so my main reinforcements weren't available. Thankfully, we had some friends step in to keep track of our kids in the sea of 3,800 people. We still set up our tent and banner, and had lunch for our team, but I kept it simple and in the end I think the kids and I actually got to experience more of the event. We went through the Resource Fair and had fun with the kids activities - things we typically don't get to. All in all, a great day and successful event!

Face painting! Spider-Man, a "Ninjen Turtle" (said with a very growly voice), and butterfly

The man of the hour and our reason for celebrating such a great community.