Monday, August 25, 2008

Pikes Peak






When Uncle Craig was here earlier this month, the Strucks made their first trip to Pikes Peak, even though we have lived here for 3 years. We had Miss Becca with us as well, whom the girls both really love, so it was very exciting. The trip up was interesting- the last few miles were really hard for Allison because of the fact that there was no guard rail- giving the feeling that you could fall off the side of the mountain at any time.

Anyway, when we made it to the top, it was a lot of fun. Ryan worried that the girls were going to jump off of a rock into the mountains below. Both Grace and Faith loved climbing all over the rocks (even if they weren't really dressed for hiking).

On the way back down the mountain, our brakes had gotten hot, so we had to stop at the rest stop for them to cool off. Faith was not interested in having her picture taken for most of the day, and this stop was no exception. I don't know why she was so upset when we had our picture taken together.

Does anyone else think the picture of Grace with her hand on her hip against the background of mountains should be used in Marketing for Pikes Peak?

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Back To School





Today was the first day back to school for the girls. Faith has actually been going to the Preschool Summer Program since the beginning of August, but this was the official start for both of them. Baby Faith is thrilled to be in Pre-K this year, and has decided she will be able to read books by herself in 6 days. She is also glad to be one of the "big kids" in the preschool this year.

Grace is wearing a shirt she and Grammie picked out while we were in DC, although this shirt is more Gracie's choice than Grammie's. Still, she says that it is her favorite of her new clothes and that she is really thankful that she was with Grammie, because Mama would not have let her have this particular shirt. We can't believe she is starting 2nd grade- the time is flying by.

Anyway, we look forward to a great year for both of the girls. We are thankful that they enjoy school, and that they are able to be in a Christian school right now. If anyone ever has a lot of time, give Faith a call and ask her to tell you about Daniel in the Lion's Den. It is a very descriptive paraphrase.