Evidently the Community Partners of Dallas folks have been very good. Sunday, September 20, while the Dallas Cowboys were losing Tony Romo, the clouds were like umbrellas over Brook Hollow for the CPD’s Change Is Good. Thanks to crossed fingers and good thoughts, Change Is Good Co-Chairs Heather and Kevin Bonfield with their kids Sydney and Lola and Christa and Ketric Sanford with their kids Jackson, Cason and Landry had lucked out with wonderful weather for the event.
And to add to the indoor/outdoor activities, there was the most pleasant breeze keeping things just right. While some dads like Crayton Webb opted for walking shorts and a Brooks Brother polo shirt, others went the blue jean route. Speaking of Crayton, he was supposed to have been in Russia for Mary Kay. But the trip was cancelled, so he could help wife Nikki Webb with the boys. He promises to be in town for CNM Connect’s A Night of Light on Thursday, November 12, at Sixty Five Hundred, which he and Nikki are co-chairing.
Lara Tafel, Joanna Clark and Roger Briggs
Mom Lara Tafel, her daughter Mimi Tafel and her brother Roger Briggs were early arrivals. CPD is one of Lara’s favorites. Want proof? The Tafels have been the presenting sponsors for the Chick Lit Luncheon since 2009. Lara explained that she especially admired “Change Is Good” because it was an opportunity for wee ones to take those first steps in supporting nonprofits.
Bounce house
(If this is your first time at Change is Good, youngsters collect change and haul it to the Brook Hollow event to support kids rescued from neglectful and potentially dangerous situations. As the coins are gathered, the kids and parents celebrate with games, loads of food, music provided by DJ Bill Cody and outdoor activities.)
Cathy Barber
At one table overlooking the bounce house, the bungee jumping and the Brook Hollow golf course, Honorary Chair Cathy “Boo” Barber was chatting with CPD Executive Director Paige McDaniel. Cathy is renowned for her efforts and friends who create Easter baskets each year for the CPD kids.
Sophia Carrizales unbraided
Sophia Carrizales braided
Just a couple of tables away were three generations — grandma Lee Bailey, mama Leigh Bailey and kids Sophia Carrizales and Trey Carrizales. While Lee babysat Trey, Leigh and Sophia disappeared into the clubhouse. Eventually, mom and daughter reappeared. Sophia’s head of curls had been perfectly braided thanks to La Bichette. They were doing land office business. Leigh made sure that she got their card.