Christmas Card Photo Shoot

This morning Alaina and I had a little Christmas Card Photo shoot.

This is one of my favorites because her tongue is out and it shows a bit of her personality.

A Visit to the Zoo

Today Harry, Alaina, and I met my sister, Martha, and my niece and nephews, Madison, Luke, and Alex, at the NC zoo. We enjoyed some quality time together and seeing some interesting animals. Alaina was looking forward to seeing the elephants and the bears the most. 

The cousins (Alex, Alaina, Madison, and Luke)

Alligator!

Harry and Alaina looking at the geysers. 

Another attempt at a cousin picture (this pretty much sums up the day).

Madison and Alaina spent a lot of time holding hands yesterday. 

Madison and Harry (on a cheetah) on the carousel.

 Alaina's first ride on a carousel! She picked the elephant.

More hand holding. 

Luke also chose a cheetah. 

Martha and Alex the Flash rode a tiger. 

The whole crew (minus me) Alex, Madison, Alaina, and Harry with Luke and Martha bringing up the rear. 

Alaina wanted to see the elephants the most. 

There's an elephant! 

Madison, Alaina, and me at the elephants. 

Alaina and me at the elephants. 

Alaina was also pretty excited about seeing the giraffes and the zebras.

A lioness 

The king of the jungle

Overall we had a great day! The zoo was very busy but we kept everyone together and enjoyed seeing the animals.

Step Out: Walk to Cure Diabetes

Today, Harry and I participated in the Step Out: Walk to Cure Diabetes event in Charlotte. It was a 3 mile walk to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. We were able to raise money through donations (thanks everyone!!!) and we also promoted Insulindependence, the group that Harry is working hard to start in Charlotte. We made a lot of contacts with other diabetics and those who care for diabetics so we are hoping our next Dawn Phenom will have a lot more participation.

Harry and me working the Insulindependence table.
Harry got the new spiffy red hat AND his picture taken on the red carpet because he was a "red strider" (aka. a walker with diabetes).

Alaina got to spend the morning with Aunt Laura. They played with Play Dough, played games, and even went to the park. I think they both had a great time. Thanks, Laura!!