Hey everyone...Emma started her second year of pre-school at Little Angels on Tuesday. I thought I'd show you a picture of her as she was heading out the door. She was all smiles that morning, excited to get back to school. Her new teacher is Mrs. Sams and Emma loves her. Of course Mrs. Cornick is still there taking care of the younger class. Emma told me she wants to make sure she sees Mrs. Cornick everyday after school. Peighton was hoping it was time for her to go to school too, but unfortunately she has another year. Nana got her a back pack and Tuesday morning she wanted to pose for some school pictures with big sis. I'm not quite sure why she had a can of Pringles in her hand!
I need to let everyone know that we are putting together teams for the October 13th Crawl for Cancer. I'd love to enter a handful of teams (or more) in memory of Jen. We're getting a late start on the sign-ups but we have until the September 14th to get them in. Our good friend and foundation board member Melanie Reece will be coordinating the registrations for our Jennifer Ireland teams. Please e-mail her at [email protected] with your information, including names and t-shirt sizes, so we can begin putting teams together. The entry fee is $50 per person or $500 per team of 10. If you choose to enter a team of 12, the cost is $540. Let her know if you plan on paying by check (made out to the Jennifer Ireland Foundation) or by Paypal. If you choose to pay via Paypal, visit www.jenniferirelandfoundation.com and click on "Make a Donation." Please note in the comments portion of the Paypal transaction that you are paying for Crawl for Cancer entries and list your team members' names and t-shirt sizes.
Checks can be mailed to:
790 W. 40 HWY #225
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Melanie will confirm receipt of your entry fee once we have received it. Prior to September 14th we'll post a final entry list so everyone can take a look. In late September we'll begin coordinating transportation and hotel arrangements. Once we get past all these logistics, October 13th will be a great time!
I am thrilled to see pictures of your darling Em and P! I have missed them so.
Posted by: Joyce | September 06, 2007 at 07:27 PM
Wow, the girls look so much older. It is amazing how much they change in such a small amount of time. The are beautiful. I plan to enter a team for the October 13 Crawl. I loved the last one!!
Posted by: Amanda True | September 06, 2007 at 08:05 PM
Why not have a can of pringles in your hand, I ask you. They are so cute.... Glad school was good first day, many more will come that way...... Much love to all Dinah
Posted by: Dinah Wonderly | September 07, 2007 at 05:57 AM
Oh my, they are so very cute. And I see more and more of Jen in them as they get older. As others have said, they are really growing up fast. Thanks for the update.
Posted by: Jackie | September 07, 2007 at 07:59 AM
So good to hear from you all again Chris...I wondered how the first day of school would go for Emma...The pics are just darling and it is amazing how much they look like dear Mommy....just beautiful...God is god Chris and I am so glad to hear such upbeat things from you...The road of grief is long and bumpy at times but we must cherish all the memories and good times ahead...Peace be with you and yours With christian and widowed friendship, Jen Miller KC,MO ps Peighton must love those Pringles :)
Posted by: JEN MILLER | September 07, 2007 at 11:25 AM
The girls look adorable!! Glad to hear everything is going so well. -Tatum
Posted by: Tatum Twyman | September 10, 2007 at 04:03 PM
Always checking in :)
I'm glad to hear everything is going well!
Your girls are Precious as always ;)
Posted by: Sarah Hunter | September 10, 2007 at 09:28 PM
Chris,
So glad to read that things are going well with your girls. Emma looks very excited about her first day of school. They are both so beautiful! You are all in my thoughts & prayers daily!
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Teegarden MD | September 10, 2007 at 09:50 PM
Wow. I can't believe how big the girls are getting. You need to get them into modeling! I haven't seen them in so long... Hope things are going good, can't wait til the golf tournament. I can already tell it is going to be a huge success!!! Have a great week! *Jenny*
Posted by: Jenny Althaus | September 11, 2007 at 12:03 PM
I read your entire story today...it is a very touching. I feel like I experienced your entire journey in the course of 6 hours. The highs and the lows. You are very brave and I commend everything that you are doing to keep Jen's memory alive...
Posted by: Jill Wiggans | September 13, 2007 at 04:49 PM
Hey Chris- Ella has that exact same bag Emma and Peighton are holding. They are such cute girls. I hope you all are doing well. I saw your friend Dr. Foster this week. He is such an incredible guy!! Thank you for leading us to him! Talk to you soon. Shawndra
Posted by: Shawndra | September 13, 2007 at 08:18 PM
Oh my gosh Chris the girls are getting so BIG!! They are adorable! I hope everything is going well. I am glad that Emma likes her second year there, Cayden seems to be enjoying Mrs. Cornick also!!
Posted by: Christol | September 19, 2007 at 04:38 PM