The CREATE Expo

So seven years ago I had a brainstorm and the Creative Engineering and Technology Expo was born.  It was an event that I facilitated with a student committee that brought in elementary students from the surrounding area. The goal was to expose them to STEM related subjects, introduce them to Engineering department and have our high schoolers produce something fun for the community.

There are events that students participate in that require them to guild things ahead of time, there are events on site and there is a hallway full of activities.  We often have loads of door prizes, students get a goodie bag and the whole event is free.

It is a ton of work.  Each year I think it is like giving birth in that it is so much work, but after it is over it was so worth the time and effort. 

This however was my last year.  We always get great feedback, but it consumes my life for entirely too long and actually is just something I've done on the side.  Not part of my job description at all.  The girls and Zeb have always been supportive and are sad to see it end, but they understand.  I will miss it I'm sure but I can't say that a huge weight was lifted off my shoulder when I decided it was to be my last event. 

Just Chillin'

Nuggets Game

Zeb was actually supposed to go to this Nuggets game as a gift from Mark and Caroline.  Unfortunately he was to sick to attend so Kailei took his place.  While she is not a fan of basketball, she does enjoy the food (and of course, her cousins).

Love This Dog!

Kailei and Skylar

Kailei is good friends with Skylar and I love seeing them play ball and sing together.

The Joke I Made Up

Lunch

When Grandma is in town, we often go out for lunch when we can.  Had a great time at Cheddar's and Uncle John generously paid for it all.  Love family time.

19

This young lady turned 19 and we had to celebrate despite the fact she hates it when we do.  Davison's and Archer's were present and she was inundated with love. 

Leg Update

Celebrate the Arts

 Kailei had a choir concert today that involved all the feeder schools to Cherokee Trail.  I could barely see her and she wasn't feeling especially great, but she was there. 

Chinese New Year

Had a great Chinese New Year celebration at the Peterson's.  Got to catch up with the Wyman's and the Lawrence's as well as everyone else.  Everyone is getting so big. Love these people.

Leg update

Unifed and the Nuggets

 Our Colorado Nuggets mascot and cheerleaders came to the unified game today.  It was so exciting and everyone had so much fun.  So glad they make time for these kids.

Leg Update

Theater Date

 So no one in the family had any interest in seeing The Donna Summer Musical, so I took someone who I knew would love it.  Michael and I had a great time.  Such good singing and so many memories from my childhood.  I loved Donna Summer and I had an awesome disco light in my bedroom that I would turn on as I listened to her. 

Another Unified Game