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Awesomely Explosive for Independence Day!

We all had a blast (pun intended!) at the 4th of July Parade in Fort Collins today.

 

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Awesome in Action revealed itself as an official 501(c) 3 organization today with our brand new t-shirts sporting the nonprofit Awesome in Action logo.

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We even had an official mascot this year! Thank you, Jarvis, the amazing 3 legged dog, for displaying what being Awesome in Action is all about!

 

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Thank you also to special friends, Liz and Leonard Urban for joining us this year!

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On a whim, Martin joined us to add to his Marathon training workout (He’d already done the Firecracker 5K twice!)

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Of course, no party is complete without this joker and her crew! We had so much fun with Kelleen, Charlie, and their kids Riley, Kira, and Aidan.

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And, as always, we loved to have our dear friend, Tammy Castell, joining us to march this year!

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The old crew, Alex, Thalia, and Olivia joined the parade, and they were a great help getting ready!

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 Nothing says the 4th of July like a duel with cardboard tubes!

 

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Here’s a few shots of us marching from behind! Susan took the wheel to drive the Silver Bullet down the parade route!

 

 

 

 

 

Vanessa is a hot kid after the long parade! Even so, she chose to share her Popsicle with Jarvis. Guess her mom, Amy, is teaching this (almost) youngest AiA team member some great values!

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Thank you, Roussos Family, for coming to support us during the parade!

 

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From our family to yours, Awesome in Action wishes you a happy and safe Independence Day!

Project One Provides More Than Just Home Repair

Saturday, May 6th, was an eventful day at the office of Awesome in Action! Not only was Project One, a community service offering free home repair through Crossroads Church, fixing up screens and steps, but also, a whole team of kids was helping to review and reflect on Nick’s newest book!

Awesome in Action could not have asked for a more thorough and friendly group of children, aged 9 mos to 14 yrs.

 

 

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Jolee, 14 yrs, holds youngest critic, Kellan, 9 mos as they read through Nick’s 2nd book!

 

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The kids all read through the book, answered questions about the story line, and voted on a title choice for the new adventure.

 

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Ellory, 11, came up with a fabulous impression of an ostrich that all the kids had to try!

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Parker, 7 yrs, laughed at a funny Ostrich story that Nick’s mom told!

 

 

 

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Kira, 12, balanced her contributions to the house with a book review!

 

 

 

 

 

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Lexi, 8, sat with Nick and read Helping in Action!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jase, 9, was happy to be helping with Project One, and Nick’s new book!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After reading, the kids sat with Nick’s mom, Susan, and heard stories about real African animals!

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Oh no, Parker, Ostrich Fail!

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Ostrich impersonators

 

 

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While the kids were busy impersonated ostriches, the adults worked hard to finish their projects!

 

 

 

 

 

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Nick is happy to have a fixed up place, and more importantly,

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To have met some great new friends!! Nick Ellory, Parker

Thank you, Project One, volunteers, for the generous donation of your time and labor! Awesome in Action celebrates you for your dedication and community service!