photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas Highway Patrol state trooper Casey Simoneau, left, says goodbye to a young girl he helped shop for Christmas gifts Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at Wal-Mart, 550 Congressional Drive in Lawrence. Area law enforcement officers including Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Highway Patrol, the Lawrence Police Department and KU Office of Public Safety, participated in a breakfast at McDonald's and shopping with 40 children who attend Ballard Community Services' early dducation programs. The shopping was funded by Hallmark Cards.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas Highway Patrol Master Trooper Dennis Shoemaker completes a shopping trip with Aerianna Pool, 3, and Jacob Clark, 2 1/2 on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at Wal-Mart, 550 Congressional Drive. Area law enforcement officers, including the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Highway Patrol, Lawrence Police and KU Office of Public Safety, participated in a breakfast at McDonald's and a Christmas shopping trip with 40 children who attend Ballard Community Services' early education programs. The shopping was funded by Hallmark Cards.

photo by: Kevin Anderson

Susan Hadl thanks those in attendance at a retirement ceremony held to honor her for her years of service with the Lawrence Police Department on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011.

photo by: Kevin Anderson

Before Coco, a Shetland pony, was rescued by Stepping Stone Ranch, her overgrown hooves prevented the horse from walking properly.