Block Party!!

Tonight we went to our first block party (yes, we have lived in our subdivision for over 2 years but the block parties always seem to happen when we are busy or out of town) and we all had a great time.....it was nice to meet so many of our neighbors!!

"Well yes, I do know that I am adorable"

Brady wanted to be right in the action.....even tried to hoola hoop!

Ethan found Andrew, a friend of his from school, and they were inseparable the rest of the night.

"What Mom?  Its just a little sand (and dirt, juice, sweat.....)."  If only Nana could see you now:-)

What better way to end the night than with a hot dog?!

Ethan's Second Race!!!

Ryan signed himself up for another 5k and they had a Kiddie Run so we signed Ethan up....this time I got to run it with him:-)

Walking up to the starting line he was a little nervous....

As soon as they said "go" he was off!

I was "encouraging" him as he ran...."go Ethan go.....you're gonna catch them buddy, keep running.....almost there Ethan!"  I told my Mom later than I sounded just like her cheering me on during sports when I was growing up....poor Ethan:-)

Heading in to the finish....look at those guns:-)

He got a medal exactly like Ryan's and was SO proud of himself!!

Ethan's First Race!!

Ryan ran the Scheels 5K today and they had a kids run as well so we signed Ethan up. 

He was a little nervous at first....

He was definitely one of the smallest kids:-)

When they said "go" Ethan jumped out of the way and ran towards Ryan....so Ryan ran it with him.

"Go Ethan Go!!!  Racing towards the finish line!

So thirsty after a hard run!

The race benefited Special Olympics of which Uncle Darrin is the Area Director.  Here is Darrin, Ryan and Ethan after the big race!