Mother's Trip to Colorado

The post below details the primary reason for Mother's trip to Colorado (Cassi's Graduation), but while she was here, we decided to treat her to some additional fun.

This morning we awoke to clear skies and a great opportunity to drive the Pike's Peak Road (it had been closed the two previous days due to high winds above 10,000 feet.) The drive up was amazing, especially the views. Mother was in awe at all the skiers who were driving up to the top to ski down the snow filled chutes.

Believe it or not, this was the first trip up the mountain for the kids and me. Mother had been up Pikes Peak when she was 16 years old, a Senior Trip from Alpine, Texas.....back in 1946. Audra rode the Cog Rail when she was 16 years old with the Mathis family on a vacation to Colorado back in 1985.


Mother needed a little assistance walking across the ice and snow. Tyler and Katie came to her rescue. Look at the view behind them!

After the trip up the Peak, we headed over to Garden of the Gods and I gave Mother a full tour of the park on my motorcycle.





And... we sent Mom off to Anita and Meredith's graduation.

Cassi's Graduation

What a fun and wonderful day. We started off with coffee and Audra's famous coffee cake for breakfast and then we stayed busy until it was time to leave for Cassi's 2pm graduation.

(Click on the Pics for a better view)


Cassi with her classmates. She was one of about 190 Seniors. The graduation was held at the World Arena.




Cassi and her Principal... Receiving her diploma





The Family




Cassi and Mimi outside the World Arena.


Cassi and Mimi outside a Starbucks. We had about 3 hours between the end of graduation and our dinner appointment, so we went for a drive. We stopped in Woodland Park for coffee drinks and then drove all the way up to Cripple Creek to show Mom the old mining town.

Dinner was at the Broadmoor, Penrose Room. Mother and Cassi enjoyed Chateaubriand, and the rest of us feasted on other various dishes.

In addition to an awesome meal and phenomenal service, we enjoyed dancing to the Jazz Band. We all took turns spinning around the dance floor. Great memories!!!

We are so proud of Cassi. She has been an outstanding daughter and sister to her siblings. Her high school career is rich with accomplishments and a lot of fond memories. Cassi is simply turning the page to start another chapter in her life....a coming chapter that will also be exciting and fun.

Katie's 6th Grade Graduation

Last night we attended Katie's 6th Grade Graduation and helped to celebrate the end of her elementary years and transition to Middle School this coming fall.



Miss Katie, surrounded by her classmates.


Katie was awarded the Principals Citizenship Award for being a leader among her classmates. We are very proud of our young lady!!!!

Friday and Saturday

Friday and Saturday have held up to be 'true' end of the year....busy times. We had Katie's Band Concert and Tyler's Conference Track Meet. Here are some pics.....




Tyler had not High Jumped all year, but in practice on Wednesday, he was messing around and jumped over 5 feet. The coach asked him to jump...and he said yes. Long story short, he jumped 5'6" (barely missing 5'8") and got second place!





Tyler also had a great 110m hurdle race. After hitting the first hurdle really hard, he rallied to end up with the second place ribbon. (He was a little upset over this one, as this was the first race of the year where he was beat.)



Katie's pic at the Band Concert.



And Bryce....since Track is over and with time on his hands, the boy has been building. He merged a small bicycle and a scooter to make a mini-chopper.

2006-2007 Falcon HS Annual

Here is the add we purchased in the annual. (You gotta click the pic)

Regional Track Meet and Mother's Day

It was a really great weekend. Bryce competed in the 300m Hurdles, 110m Hurdles and the High Jump at the Regional Meet. He placed 6th in both the 110's and the High Jump. We are very proud of our little Sophomore. Here are some pics..... (click on the pics for a great view!)


























Today, on Mother's Day, we treated Audra to a day of rest and relaxation. I started her off with breakfast in bed and then the kiddos pampered her all day, taking care of all the house-hold duties, including lunch and dinner. It was a beautiful 85 degrees today!


Here is one more pic of the Brycer.....with the mountains in the background.

Katie's 800 M Run

Katie ran in her first track meet this afternoon. She did a great job in the 800 meters. The weather was a challenge with rain, wind and 40 degree temps.

Manitou Springs Track Meet.....Tyler Dalton

Well....it was a regular Saturday for the Lane family.....busy as usual. Our day consisted of: Tyler's Track Meet, Audra working on the Sand Creek Prom and work around the house.

The pics in this entry are all about Tyler. (Please click on the pics to see...up and close.)

Tyler and his Sprint Relay Teammates. This is the fastest foursome at 400 meters in the Colorado Springs area.



Tyler, running his leg of the Sprint Relay. The boy "sucked up" the competition and the Anchor took it home.



You can tell that the boy is working hard.



Tyler with his Coach and best friend, Devin. Coach Green has really worked hard with Tyler....very pleased!



T-Bone with the THROW! Our skinny, little Tyler placed 3rd in the Shot Put.



And the Best!!! Tyler placed 1st in the 110m hurdles!!
Manitou Springs is a wonderful place...beautiful place...at the base of Pike's Peak.



The rocks above the track/football field is one of the best places to watch the events.



Tyler with Pike's Peak behind him.