2011|5|23

Tonight we celebrated coming together to support a wonderful friend!  The three of us {photographers} collaborated during the Fight For Fonstad Foto Shoots and it was great to get together with Jocelyn, Jason and their families for a BBQ.

We just had to snap a few cheesy shots...we're photographers afterall!

 It was so nice of Megan's daughters, Kaybree & Olivia (below) and husband James to join us this evening.  We look forward to next time when Megan is feeling 100% to join us too!

2011|4|21

 Today's photo is in coordination with the Snail Mail Challenge created by my friend Dee-Ann and a package we wanted send to my friend Megan & family.

...But first we stuck it in the freezer for a few days to rid it from germs.

2011|4|17

Ace decided to create a storybook for Mrs. Fonstad today.  When she gave her speech on Friday at the school before the walk-a-thon, Ace remembered every little bit of what she told the students.  He said he was going to make her some pictures because she told them 'it would make her happy and that would make her feel better'...my heart melted and I am so proud of him using his talent to make someone else smile.

Here it is, we will send it off to her this week...I scanned the drawings for him to look back on and keep in his school-years keepsake box.  Thinking of printing some notecards displaying his drawings and sending the proceeds to Fight For Fonstad...wonder if there would be an interest?

2011|4|15

Fight For Fonstad Walk-A-Thon

Many many students/individuals raised pledges to donate to Grade 2 teacher Mrs. Fonstad who has recently been diagnosed with a rare lung cancer that targets non-smoking young women.  She is less than 30 years old, has a loving husband James and two sweet girls Olivia & Kaybree.  I have had the opportunity to get to know Megan & family since we moved here 3 years ago; we both sit on two community boards, our kids have been in daycare together and since we both have young children, we see each other often.  Megan has attended many of the crafty classes I put on at EFC and I love the enthusiasm she brings every time!

 

It was so wonderful to see you & your smile today Megan!

 Everyone ready to WALK!  The walk began at OPHS

 Jocelyn taking photos in the helicopter of the overwhelming size of this event

 Mrs. Fonstad's class...leading the pack

 Our son's class...'Hi Grade 1's'

Our niece Kyra waving

 Heather & Regan...some of Megan's BFFs

The walk finished at Megan's house...where the helicopter landed and picked her up for a ride.  Her husband James told me 'it made her day'...what a rush!  You can see awesome coverage of the event on Jason's blog, he did an amazing job of capturing it.

It was amazing to see the support of the students, teachers and community members for this cause...Megan, you deserve it!