This last weekend we loaded up the Jeep and headed to Moab, UT. Charlotte, Annie and some friends of theirs were running in a half marathon and we all decided to show up and cheer them on (we also needed a good excuse to get together for the weekend)! Heath had the idea to leave Big Spring on Wednesday evening and depart on our 13 hour trip hoping that the children would sleep the whole way. Well the children and the dog did very well, but I was trying to sleep in the back seat between car seats, while Heath was a rock star and drove us the whole way there while downing caffeine and pistachio nuts and listening to his MP3 player really loudly. Thankfully, we arrived safe and sound.
We showed up Thursday morning and spent the day with Cory, Susan, Heather, Spencer and Charlotte. There was swimming, horseshoes, and yummy Chinese food. Friday was filled more family - Mom, Dad, Nicole (who surprised us all!), Annie, Derik, Jessica, Levi, Stacy, and Rachel. We played games, ate a lot of good food and had a grand time. Saturday was the race and the girls got up bright and early to get bussed up the canyon to the starting line, and about noon we all headed down to the finish line to see them come in. What a feat! I'm so proud of all of them, but especially Charlotte! She made up her mind to run 13 miles, trained for months, pushed further than she had before and completed the race with a wonderful time. She truly is amazing! After the race we had more yummy food and birthday cake for Levi.
It was an awesome weekend and worth the time, money, and distance to see everyone and we are looking forward to it next year.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Fun, Sun, RUN!!!
Posted by Stephanie at 9:44 PM
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
Thanks about the hair comment. I am glad that ya'll had a good and safe trip. It sounded like it was really fun. I wish I could just pack up and go to Utah again. I hope you had fun getting to see friends and family. Take care.
I have the most adorable niece and nephew. I'm glad your mom got to spend time with them. She looked like she really enjoyed them. I'm sure that's hard for your family. Looks like y'all had a great time. Your sister is amazing!
I'm so glad you got to go spend some time with your family. Looks like lots of fun. The pictures were great. Go Charlotte!
That sounds like so much fun! We miss fishing and doing dinner with you guy in Idaho! We want you back. I am glad that the kids and dog were good for the trip.
Post a Comment