Today was the big day! The Step Out for Diabetes Walk. We were able to raise $320 for diabetes research. Thanks again to all of you who donated on Natty's behalf. A special thank you to Morgan Reynolds and Sallee Matthews who put together the video that touched so many people.
We meant to do the walk as a family but Steve had to referee a lacrosse tournament, so it was me and the kids, grandma and grandpa, and Sara Jane. The course was 2 miles from This is the Place to the Hogle Zoo. Stevie was a trooper. He walked the entire way with no complaint. Riley was in the stroller most of the time with many complaints. Natalie was everywhere keeping people happy. And even Emma insisted on walking a good part of the way.
We are already looking forward to next year. We are going to do the JDRF (Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation) walk next time. Those of you who wanted to participate this year but were unable, I'll keep you posted so we can get started earlier and do more fundraising.
The walk ended at the Zoo and all walkers had free admission. Yea! The zoo has a lot of new additions, not the least of which is a baby elephant. Aaaaawww. It was adorable! It was so cute walking around like one of the big guys, only in miniture. This was the best picture I could get. Just look at the cute legs!
They also had a new baby pachyderm, giraffe, and tiger cubs (no picture, sorry).
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