Light the Night Walk

Last night we participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk in Durham, in honor of my friend Emily who was recently diagnosed with Chronic Mylogenous Leukemia (CML). Since Emily is from Wisconsin, we only thought it fitting to wear our Badger shirts to walk!

We arrived early for the pre-walk festivities - we had dinner, the kids ran around and Keira had a great time on the moonbounce (so much so she screamed when she had to get off!). We then grabbed our balloons and started the walk with everyone else. The weather was fantastic and it was great to walk around the city with all of the balloons lighting up the sidewalk. We walked right past the ballpark where the Durham Bulls play, and as we approached some train tracks, we were lucky enough to see a train come by. I don't think the kids have seen a train that close up before, and Keira said the "choo choo train" was her favorite part of the night. (she even told her teacher about it this morning)

I hope that Emily and her family have as great a night as we had last night, when they walk next weekend. We love you Emily!