Trike-a-thon 2011

Today Logan participated in his first trike-a-thon at school benefiting St. Jude Children's Research. And because the school normally has a July 4th parade anyway, they combined the two events. I am so glad that my office is literally right across the street so that I can make it to fun things like this.

This week at school the focus was on bike safety, so the kids were supposed to practice all their new knowledge on the bike course today. It was total chaos if you can imagine. Great fun to watch!

We decorated Logan's bike last night and he was excited to ride it into school this morning and sad to leave it out on the playground to get to class. I sent him to school in an American rocker guitar shirt, but was thrilled to see that one of his teachers painted shirts for all of his class. I wish I could've gotten a group photo, but I can't even get my two boys together for a picture (and one of them isn't even mobile yet!).
Serious rider. Piper is crying because she was on Logan's bike and the teachers made here get off and find her own bike. Logan really doesn't seem to bothered by it, huh?


the calm



the storm

Best buds Owen and Logan


love this one of Owen - nice tat big guy!


I just want him to stay this age for a little bit longer.


Aaron and Caleb in their "float" for the parade. They were only out there for a few minutes because it was H.O.T.

Kelton


Olivia


Preston


McKinney


Kate

The gals from Aaron's class


Piper and Henry waiting for popsicles

Aaron sleeping

Aaron has slept all night for the past three nights. Didn't even wake for a paci! Yippeee!!!!

Rappelling video

Here is video of me and Kristin descending our last few floors. I'm trying to get Logan's attention.

Aaron laughing

Here is a video of Aaron laughing last weekend. I'm holding him and the camera. Sorry if you get sick watching it. . .

Finally!

Two weeks ago we had our first professional family photo session and we finally have a good picture of the boys together! And this is the ONLY shot of them from the whole session. Logan was having way too much fun running around to sit still for pictures. A huge thank you to Colleen Boyd who is new to the photography business. We had great fun and love our pictures!!!

Over the Edge

I rappelled down the 26 story XTO building downtown today. One of my bosses was a sponsor for the charity event benefitting Downtown Fort Worth Inc and was given 4 spots. I gladly accepted when she asked who from the office would like to participate. The closer we were to actually rappelling, the more nervous I got. Wasn't nearly as scary leaning back as I thought it would be though. And that was arguably the hardest part.

So glad that I got to be a part of this. It was too good of an opportunity to pass up. Great fun!!!

Some of you followed my blog stream during the event, but I will combine them here for those who didn't follow. I'm still working on gathering all the pictures/videos that all of my co-workers and friends took, but here are some from my iPhone.

About to go in the building and up the elevator - major butterflies!

on the elevator


On 24th floor in hold mode. 10 minutes behind schedule. Palms sweaty. Mouth dry.


Peter Parker!


Spiderman will save me if I fall. Somewhat less nervous now.

guys gearing up

on the roof (it's windy up here!)

down safely. tons of fun!
that concludes the live feed I was posting. Here are some more pictures that our volunteer got when I had to hand over my phone.



Brian


Kristin


Me


I'm on the left. Kristin is right

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's day to all of the wonderful dads in my life!

I'm so grateful that I have a dad who has always been so supportive and loving. He's taught me so much about life and love and I'm a better person because of him.

Then there's my amazing husband. He is a super-great dad to our boys, so loving and patient. He's also a ton of fun and the boys just love being goofy with him. I love to watch Logan and Andrew body slam and tackle, tickle and chase all over the house. And Aaron's face just lights up at the sound of Andrew's voice. We love you Andrew!

Andrew's dad is so supportive, loving and helpful, too. Thank you, Bob, for all the manual labor you did for us this weekend.

Our boys just love both of their granddads so much. We are so blessed!