On July 11th we were invited to help raise money for childhood cancer by working a lemonade stand outside of our local grocery store. We eagerly accepted the invite! It was not just any lemonade stand though, it was one of Alex's Lemonade stands. Let me tell you a little bit about her. . .
Alexandra "Alex" Scott was born to Liz and Jay Scott
in Manchester, Connecticut on January 18, 1996, the second of four children.
Shortly before her first birthday, Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer. On her first birthday, the doctors informed Alex's parents that if she beat her cancer it was doubtful that she would ever walk again. Just two weeks later, Alex slightly moved her leg at her parents' request to kick. This was the first indication of who she would turn out to be - a determined, courageous, confident and inspiring child with big dreams and big accomplishments.
By her second birthday, Alex was crawling and able to stand up with leg braces. She worked hard to gain strength and to learn how to walk. She appeared to be beating the odds, until the shattering discovery within the next year that her tumors had started growing again. In the year 2000, the day after her fourth birthday,
Alex received a stem cell transplant and informed her mother, "when I get out of the hospital I want to have a lemonade stand." She said she wanted to give the money to doctors to allow them to "help other kids, like they helped me." True to her word, she held her first lemonade stand later that year and raised an amazing $2,000 for "her hospital."
While bravely battling her own cancer, Alex continued to hold yearly lemonade stands in her front yard to benefit childhood cancer research. News spread of the remarkable sick child dedicated to helping other sick children. People from all over the world, moved by her story, held their own lemonade stands and donated the proceeds to Alex and her cause.
In August of 2004, Alex passed away at the age of 8, knowing that, with the help of others, she had raised over $1 million to help find a cure for the disease that took her life. Alex's family - including brothers Patrick, Eddie, and Joey - and supporters around the world are committed to continuing her inspiring legacy through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
The kids offered cookies and lemonade to anyone who would like some. They also asked everyone that they could if they would like to support childhood cancer research. Who could say no to that?
Why not consider hosting a lemonade stand in your community?
Just visit
www.alexslemonade.org and click on "Get Involved" and then on "Ways To Fundraise". You will be glad that you did.
In just a few hours we were able to raise almost $1000 for childhood cancer!
As I watched the kids interact with the shoppers coming in and out of the store with such enthusiasm to make just a small difference all I could do was thank God for today. . .for their healthy bodies. . .and for being cancer free!
Warming up. . . 
Listening to Mrs. Fonicello. . . 
Dana 
Isabella 
Finally, let the concert begin! 
Band is lots of fun! 
Me and Christen 
Larry thought that we should surprise Connor and take him out for pizza on his birthday. We found a place in Guilford called Nick and Tony's Pizza. The have made a gluten free pizza for me a couple of time now and they are so good. 
Next, Connor wanted to go to Ashley's Ice Cream instead of having a birthday cake. Cool! So, to his surprise, a few of his friends were there, too! Hmmmmm? 
I think Connor would agree. . .it was a very happy birthday! 
Connor and Christen were shocked and amazed that the trampoline and the tree house were both gone! It was no problem though. . .the kids hung out and played a little volleyball in the back yard.
Becca, you are a beautiful girl and I love what I see.
Just a slight family resemblence. . .
We are looking forward to seeing you all when you breeze through Connecticut on your whirlwind college tour. I cannot believe that you are going to be 18 and college bound, Mike! Best of luck. . .you are gonna love it!
On July 11th we were invited to help raise money for childhood cancer by working a lemonade stand outside of our local grocery store. We eagerly accepted the invite! It was not just any lemonade stand though, it was one of Alex's Lemonade stands. Let me tell you a little bit about her. . .
Alexandra "Alex" Scott was born to Liz and Jay Scott
The kids offered cookies and lemonade to anyone who would like some. They also asked everyone that they could if they would like to support childhood cancer research. Who could say no to that?
Why not consider hosting a lemonade stand in your community?
Just visit www.alexslemonade.org and click on "Get Involved" and then on "Ways To Fundraise". You will be glad that you did.
In just a few hours we were able to raise almost $1000 for childhood cancer! 
It is hard to believe that the last day of school is finally here! It is also hard to believe how much change and growth can occur in just a few months. Connor and Christen are becoming such wonderful people. . .truly wonderful. They make us most proud!
Here is the Denison Drive Gang on the last day of school.
Connor and Christen last August on the first day of school.
Connor~Christen~Dana~Isabella 
They look so little. . .only 9 months ago!
Christen and May
Christen and the Roast Beef Thief!
