Saturday, July 3, 2010

Run for Independence



This is our second year running, the proceeds benefit the kidney center at The Children's Hospital. The race starts at Winter Park Resort and is a 5 mile run to Fraser. The views are spectacular along the way, and all of the people are so nice- there were over 600 runners this year. I will have to say that this year was much easier than last- the course is at about 10,000 feet altitude, and last year I was nursing Lauren who was 7 months old. I saw a lady finish the race and sit down to nurse her baby, and it all came back to me why this year seemed much easier. Lauren sang and pointed out doggies along the way, and she had US flags all over her stroller so she got a lot of "hoots and hollers". When we got back to the resort a *scary* clown made her a balloon flower, which promptly popped within about 5 minutes. Tonight we are planning on going to the rodeo, so I may have even more photos to come.

4 comments:

Laurie said...

Awesome! What a fun family tradition!

Catherine Anne said...

Love this!!!! We miss you guys! Cant wait to make plans to come stay with you all!

Joe said...

Looks like you had some fun! You guys up for a tri in Vegas in November?

Mom said...

Lauren looks like an angel with that flower. Of course we always think she is an angel, right? You guys are so lucky to so many fun this to do. I can't wait to get there.