Grandpa Buck

We grieve today the loss of Grandpa Stan Buck but rejoice in the life he lived and the legacy he leaves behind.  It was exactly 18 months ago that he was first diagnosed with a brain tumor.  It has been a challenging yet blessed time for the family. We have taken every opportunity to enjoy time as a family.  Stephanie was able to spend a large portion of last summer in Indiana with her family.  She also was able to do several family vacations and we welcomed the Bucks to Denver for a few trips.  Grandpa Buck built the crib that Baby T will be using very quickly.  In his last visit to Denver Grandpa Buck recorded some videos directed at Baby T and any other future grandchildren.  We will cherish these words directed at our future family. It is our hope that his legacy of love and service will be carried forward into our family.

Picture taken 8 weeks ago in Denver

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. 
2 Timothy 4:7-8

While our recent thoughts have been dominated by Stan we also recognize that Baby T is still cooking away and will be joining our family very soon.  Stephanie is 35 weeks pregnant tomorrow and in just over 3 weeks we will welcome our new friend!

What do we do with all this stuff???

The month of October was dominated by baby showers and preparations for the soon coming addition to our family.  Three of Steph's Hope College friends (each with a baby) came to visit for the weekend to celebrate Baby T and Steph's birthday.  It was certainly shock treatment therapy for us as we suddenly had three babies in the house.  Thankfully we're only having one!

Hiking in Boulder

The girls threw a shower for Stephanie and the guys went out for wings (Shout out to Fire on the Mountain for having best wings in the world).  At the end of the night we had a car full of things that we knew nothing about.  Thankfully we have friends who know what do to with these things and Steph is really good at telling me what to do.  It was a fantastic weekend and we felt very blessed to have so many friends make the trip to Denver.

Presents!

Teacher Friends (Season for teachers to be pregnant apparently)

Small Group Friends

Hope Friends

Denver Friends

The last weekend in October we both traveled to Indiana to see our families.  Steph's sister threw Steph a shower on Saturday afternoon and we now have 7 blankets, one for each day of the week.  It was a great time to visit family and especially to spend time with Stan. Please keep Stan & Kathy in your prayers. Stan continues his fight against brain cancer and you can find out more on http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/stanbuck

Check out the sweet diaper tricycle at the shower

The Buck Family and the Lucky Guys who married in

We want to say thank you to everyone who participated in the showers and has so graciously sent gifts and provided so much support. We are overwhelmed by the support and love that you have given our family. Thanks for celebrating Baby Thomas, we are so excited to meet this child in 5 weeks!

Kyle & Steph