Buddy Walk 2011

Buddy Walk 2011 was this past weekend.  We have walked the past 5 years with the Krause family.  We met them in 2007 through our church.  They have been such great friends to us over these years and have an awesome family!  They have 6 kids and their son Peter has Down Syndrome.  Peter is one of the most loving kids I know.  He doesn't know a stranger and is always so ready to give you a hug or knuckles.  If you are having a bad day all you would need to do is spend one second with Peter and he would cheer you up.  I am so glad we met this family!  Thad loves Peter too.  The first thing he asks when we are going to church is "Can I play with Peter outside after church?"  And if he sees Peter in the pews ahead of us, he always shouts out his name!

Catherine and Peter

Thad had fun seeing all the characters.  His favorite one is Sox the Fox and he was so excited when he saw him.

He also loves white powder donuts and ate a whole pack before the walk!  He had powder all over his face.  Last year he was afraid of the Armadillo but this year he wanted his picture with him.

The Krause family had these shirts made for us this year.  They are so neat and have our names spelled out with sign language.  Little Ollie's was a little big but we will be ready for next year's walk!

Thad walked most of the time but rode on Daddy's shoulders some too.  He held his sign proud and shouted "Peter, Peter, Peter!"  It was a 3 mile walk in Manitou Springs.  Some of it was up hill and it was a workout- but well worth the cause!

Peter crossing the finish line.  So proud of you Peter!

Peter has been through a lot in this past year.  He was diagnosed with leukemia and is currently going through treatments.  Peter, we are so thankful for you and can't wait to walk with the Peter Warriors next year!