Pat's Run

My whole family joined 20,000 other sundevils for Pat's Run at ASU on Saturday, April 18th. Bri and I ran the 4.2 mile run in honor of Pat Tillman (and..yes, Bri and I both killed our times from last year!!), while the kids got to run in the .42 mile fun run. I was excited for Max, Cal, and Elle to experience Pat's Run for the first time and learn about a great American hero.

Bri & I (asu grad. 1996) post race

Grandpa (asu grad. 1971) supporting the little devils
Elle exhibiting her disturbing fondness for port-a-jons???

Max (future asu grad. 2023) and Elle getting in a pre-race stretch

Elle (future asu grad. 2027) always with great fashion sense

Cal (future asu grad. 2026) and Elle keeping up with the big guys
At the finish line

Elle enjoying a post race nap

Go Devils!

Easter

On Easter we managed to squeeze in an early morning egg hunt, brunch and an egg relay at my sister's house, church, and dinner at Lance's parents' house.

and...If I never see another egg or jelly bean again, it will be too soon!

Cold Case

On Saturday, as I went to close the family room blinds, I discovered a large break in the window.
Nearby, I found several baseballs, all belonging to Max, but played with by all three kids. I began my investigation...

I interviewed all three suspects and nobody was talking. I even used my well-honed interrogating skills, acquired after years of faithful CSI and Law & Order viewing. No good. Unfortunately, these three suspects have perfected the "I don't know anything" face after a lifetime of denying any wrong doing. Deny, deny, deny...

I just have to be patient. Soon, one of these hoodlums is bound to rat out the other.

I will keep you informed on the status of this case.

Happy Easter!

We spent Friday night over at Brandon and Rachel's house. The boys had to try out their new half pipe. It's been a while since Cal and Max have dropped in, so they needed some pointers from their cousin Leif and the big boys.

(and how can you not enjoy a night with this handsome devil?)

Genius

Anybody that can turn these babies into these...

is a cool mom in my book!

Thanks Bakerella!

Girls' Day

I am lucky.

I get to spend today with this beauty...

shopping, lunching, pedicures.


After all of the boy stuff (baseball practices, games, espn.com, sportscenter, basketball, etc.) that Elle and I experience, some girl time is greatly needed!

Homerun Hitter Here

This little boy got his first homerun of the season tonight!

It's amazing how one great hit can make a boy so happy and a mom so proud.

Great job, Max!

It's so fun to watch you play.