Walker Family Blog

Christmas at the Flying W Ranch

Shannon — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:55:19 +0000

On the day after Thanksgiving we went to the Flying W Ranch for dinner and a Christmas show. We enjoyed good food and great Christmas music. When we left, it was snowing. A nice way to start the Christmas season. It put me in the mood for Christmas decorating. On Saturday I enjoyed decorating the house. On Sunday, it snowed all day and we got about 8 inches of snow. I love snow. It has been beautiful. Today it is snowing again, and it is a nice day to stay in and sit by the fire.

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Thanksgiving Day 5K

Shaun Walker — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:40:05 +0000

This morning a small group from church participated in the Highlands Ranch Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk. It was a bit nippy, but not as bad as last year. I was proud of everyone who got up and out this morning. Good job everybody!

I was especially proud of my dear little wife. About a month ago Shannon began working hard at building up to a 3.1 mile distance. She faithfully persisted and carved out time to run amidst the many demands of being a wife and mother of two toddlers. She did a great job today and finished her first official 5K race. Great job Shannon! I’m so very, very proud of you! This year, like every other year, I have much to be thankful for - Shannon, you are at the top of the list. ; )

Special thanks to my brother-in-law Justin Woodbury for taking many of these pictures.

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The group meeting at our home before the race. Shannon and I before the race. Pre race prep Waiting for 9am Amy and Ruth Shannon running (before the race) to get her watch Shaun making the last turn Kenny finishing strong! Pastor looking good! David and Jon down the home stretch GREAT job Shannon! Thank you Lord for brave men & women Ruth (& Lola), Kelly, and Amy finishing their 5K walk. Finished and at home - Let's eat!!

Trip to Breckenridge

Shannon — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:15:40 +0000

We are having a wonderful time with my family in town. This afternoon we all took a trip to Breckenridge, a nice ski town. We walked down Main street and did some shopping. Then we all had dinner together.

p1010322 Justin & Shaun being silly. Naomi wanted her picture taken after she saw us get ours taken. p1010327 Naomi likes her Uncle Justin In the toy store... they had a play place for the kids. Dinner! Pretty lights along Main St. All bundled up! Headed back to the car.

Singing with Uncle Justin

Shaun Walker — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:10:20 +0000

Tuesday morning, Uncle Justin was playing the piano. Naomi enjoys it whenever we play the piano. She started to sing along. Although it’s hard, you can occasionally hear her singing as Justin plays the piano.

Happy Birthday Part 2

Shannon — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:44:18 +0000

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Justin and I share the same b-day. He was born on my 2nd birthday. We were not able to be together on our birthdays this year. So, when he arrived in CO on Monday, we celebrated together. We had a delicious ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery.

Balloon Fun with Esther!

Shaun Walker — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:45:42 +0000

We’ve been having fun with the balloons left over from Shannon’s birthday celebration. Who knew how entertaining balloons could be?! I had a great time rubbing a balloon on Esther’s head and watching her run around with it stuck to her head. It was hilarious. Thank you Lord for these times of fun and precious memories.

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Shannon’s Birthday!

Shaun Walker — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:32:45 +0000

Yesterday was Shannon’s 30th birthday. She had a birthday surprise of going to a spa for some pampering. Afterwards we had a delicious dinner prepared by Dad & Mom Woodbury. We ended our celebrations by having a party with many of our dear friends from church. We had a great time eating cake and ice cream, and playing games.

Happy Birthday Shannon! You are an amazing wife, a terrific mother, and dear best friend. I thank the Lord for you often and consider myself blessed beyond measure.

p1010290 Some special treatment Looking GOOD! ; ) Esther liked Jon and enjoyed (I think?!) a lime. Happy Birthday! Thank you Lord for such great friends! Even little Talitha Musgrave came to celebrate! Jared did a great job cutting the cake.

From Snow to Sun

Shannon — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:55:00 +0000

We have enjoyed beautiful 60 and 70 degree weather since it snowed last. Crazy! We love it. Today it is cold again, but at least we had a few days of warm, sunny, weather. My parents arrived on Monday, and my mom and I took the girls to the park on Tuesday. What fun! The girls were very tired and took long naps. It was great.

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First Snow of the Season

Shannon — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:20:13 +0000

It is hard to believe that it is November. The weather here has been nice. Sometimes cold, but mostly warm. This past Friday, we got snow. It was beautiful, fluffy, wet snow. I took the girls out to experience the first snow of the season. They didn’t last long, and both ended up crying. Poor little Esther was so bundled up she couldn’t stand. I put her down on the patio, and she fell and scraped her little nose. I felt so bad. Her poor little nose looks so sore.

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Friends

Shannon — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:00:13 +0000

We had some friends stay overnight as they were passing through on their way to Glenwood Springs, CO. The Master’s are missionaries and were speaking at one of their supporting churches. Gretchen is a friend of mine and the last time I had seen her was at our wedding. I had never met her husband and daughter, who is exactly 2 weeks older than Esther. We had a nice visit, and were glad to meet the whole family.