Policemen Ball

 This was the first year ever for a Policemen Ball.  I have been wondering why they don't ever do one.  The firefighter's have one, why not the cops?

 I am so glad that the Blackburns went with us. 

 We met new friends.  Jess and her husband, Officer Hercules.  No joke, their last name is Hercules. 

 Will and Connie Barnes organized the whole thing.  They did a great job.

Michael and Melanee Blackburn and us.  Can't wait for next year.

Shop with a Cop and his wife

 Every year Allen and I get really excited for the Shop with a Cop program.  I started going with him a few years ago and he says it makes it more easy and fun for him.  Each year 100's of less fortunate kids get to come and spend $100 at Walmart.  We first start at Applebee's and have breakfast then all the kids get to ride in the front seat of a police car over to Walmart.  The get to control the lights and sirens and horns and talk on the intercoms.  Siblings talk to each other across the radios.  It is so fun.

 After breakfast all the cop cars follow each other to Walmart.  It is so crazy.  People driving by all stop and pull over.  They video tape us as we drive by and wave. 

 The police cars make a huge circle with plenty of room for Santa to land in his helicopter. 

 Our little friend this year made sure to buy gifts for her family members and a few things for herself.  I am always amazed that all the kids we shop with always remember to buy things for their family.  The money is suppose to be just for them.  It's amazing to me. 

Park City Getaway

Allen and I had the opportunity to get away for a night in Park City.  The town was dead.  It was actually really nice.  We were too busy to take more than one picture the whole trip though.