5:45 PM

Brandon has 7 more school days left before he's out for the summer. We're all grateful for that - he tried to convince us last night that he was going to be "sick" today. He's really getting tired of school so summer break isn't going to come soon enough for him. I don't have enough room on here to list all the people who has helped us but there's a few people that really stepped up by donating money or their time (or both) - and I just want to say THANK YOU!! Of course to our family - we are grateful that we have family & extended family that truly care. My sister in-law Aspen & all the crazy ladies at Peak Vista (you know who you are....Angie & Ayesha). Jill's Country Cafe, My Sister's Kitchen, Coke's Diner and all the staff that helped by donating their time, money, space, & effort in making the silent auction such a success. Denise & Bill King at Big Valley Sod Farm for their support in the auction. Jim Newell & Carl Evans for providing the stage coach & draft horses in the carriage ride fundraiser. Nick, Pauline, Brenda, Dan, Pat, & the ladies at Cowboy Up for setting up the Poker Run - and of course Sufferin' B for supporting our efforts. To the Ellicott PTA for doing a yard sale - Joni, Lois, Carey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Lawerence, The Pride kids, Edna & Tony for making those wonderful hamburgers and everyone else who made the yard sale possible. And of course Meda for being a great supporter, reporter & great friend. You guys have been so wonderful & I can't thank you enough. If I left any names out, please forgive me. I will never forget your efforts......