Matt's EPIC run!

This weekend Matt joined 11 of his com padres from work and ran the Portland to Eugene EPIC run. It took them all about 29 hours to complete the race. Matt ran 3 legs, which totaled 16 miles. They had 2 vans that transported the teams. Their team name was School Dazed! He had a really good time challenging his body. He was exhausted afterwards and his muscles ached, but he survived and is gearing up for the Hood to Coast! Way to go Matt.

He is still smiling even though he only slept for a good 2 hours, ran 16 miles and ate sporadic meals.

Family was down in Eugene so we all raced to Alton Baker Park to cheer the last person on their 11 man team to cross the finish line.

It was raining, but everyone smiled and had a good attitude.

I love this man.

Some of the little kids sat on Aunt Fer Fer's bumper.

Madalyn braving the storm under an umbrella.

Newly engaged couple Michael and Jennifer.

Bailey and Paige being very positive.

This was Matt's van except for the tall guy in the orange jacket (Todd).

Everyone running in together at the end of a fun, exhausting, thrilling, sleep deprived, stinky bodies, achy legs, starving stomachs, rainy race!!!

"I DID IT"

WE DID IT.

Matt enjoyed another competition with his good friend Rich! Way to go you two.

My Baby is 1

Today was a wonderful day. Gannon turned 1. I feel like Matt and I drove to the hospital yesterday to get induced and welcome our new little addition. He has brought so much joy to our lives. The kids adore him. In their eyes he can do no wrong. He has a sweet personality. He loves to be with his siblings and cuddle with Matt and I. Having Gannon has taught me greater patience and love. What a tremendous blessing he is in our lives.

June 16, 2010

The day after he was born.

June 2011. Carter giving him a ride in Paige's baby stroller.

Yesterday, I put him in his new big boy car seat.

He looked so adorable.

For breakfast, I made him pancakes. You can see by the look on his face that he is very excited.

Eating those pancakes.

Opening one of his gifts this morning.

Hayden showing Gannon his new book.

Today, I made a M & M cake.

I needed something quick.

The Wilhoits came over and we had a BBQ to celebrate Gannon.

Tricia and Gannon. He loves her.

My baby boy.

He gives kisses, but they are open mouth kisses.

Trying to give me another kiss.

The kids playing on the tramp with Matt.

Matt jumped with Gannon. He loved it.

Gannon relaxed his body and enjoyed the ride.

Tricia brought Gannon this little toy.

He sat waiting patiently for his cake to arrive.

Yeah for the cake!

Thank you son!

Paige blowing out the candle.

He was always clapping at himself.

I made an ugly cake that I let him dive into. He had a great time.

Look at all of that frosting. Oh so good, especially right before bedtime.

Bailey turns 7!

I remember the day she was born (at least I better)!! She has been a wonderful daughter. This week was her birthday festival. The kids got out of school on Tuesday and so the next day, we headed to Eugene to see grandpa and celebrate Bailey's birthday. After leaving Eugene, we headed home to celebrate with friends. She had a great time at the pizza parlor with her friends. As a special request, she asked me to make her a Sponge Bob Squarepants cake!! I was very nervous, but I feel that I did a good job. Happy Birthday Bailey, we love you very much.

Birthday Breakfast! She wanted pancakes.

Before we went to Grandma's house, we went to the hospital to see Grandpa.

Some of the grand kids saying hello.

Dad is doing great.

Grandma with Gannon and William.

Bailey was very excited to see that Grandpa was ok.

It is a thumbs up.

The candy game at Grandmas.

Madalyn trying to pick the correct pieces of candy.

Ashlee goofing around.

The kids kept telling Grandma which piece of candy it was.

I kept looking at the kids so that I could try and beat the system!

Ben and Tyler gave Bailey a water shooter.

Bailey loves Barbie.

Bailey has been wanting Maximus from Tangled.

Fun birthday night.

I made her chocolate cupcakes with fudge frosting.

The next day we prepared for her friend party.

I worked on her Sponge Bob Squarepants cake.

Very fun!

There he is!

Our traditional picture with the cake maker.

Matt and Gannon at the pizza parlor. We were waiting for the pizza to arrive.

Our lovely daughter Madalyn.

Paige enjoyed riding the merry go round horse.

She stayed on it the majority of time.

The kids running around the play area.

Yummy pizza.

Blowing out the candles.

Bailey's friends!

By the end of the night, Gannon was ready to go to sleep.

I gave him his silky and he laid his head on it.

Bailey and Allie.

Bailey and Audri.

Bailey and Brynn.

Bailey and Dahlia.

The whole birthday crowd.