Bearkat Bash

This morning was the Bearkat Bash for Klein High School.  As always, Ehrhardt Elementary showed up in droves.  It was fun to be with the staff and kids.  At 7:30a Cade ran his first race ever with a 1K.  I ran with him and we started out strong.  However, after about 30 seconds, I began to hear, "Mommy, Why do we do this?", "I am hot, Mommy!", and "Running is not cool."  I had to laugh but kept encouraging him.  With some walking in between we finished strong.  At 8am, Grampee was ready to run the 5K.  Since Charles couldn't run due to his back, I slapped on his Bib and ran with Grampee.  Well, not actually WITH Grampee (remember he has run almost 20 marathons!), but slightly behind him.  I like to think of it as the human form of drafting.  Anyway, we finished just over 30 minutes and had fun.  Caelin and Gamee spent the morning walking around and playing.  Caelin got so hot at one point that he hair turned curly and looked like she had been electrocuted.  It was a fun morning with friends and family and we look forward to it next year.   

Celebrating Daddy's BD

To Celebrate Daddy's BD his school decorated his office in Camo/Hunting and Baylor gear (See pics below)!  It was his favorite decor and he is still talking about it!  Not to mention all his FAVORITE treats (Rice Krispies, candy bars, peanut butter cookies, cake, etc) and gifts galore!  For dinner, the family went out to dinner at Saltgrass and spoiled him even more.  It was a great BD and I know he feels so blessed by all the love...and he should!  We think you are an AMAZING MAN!

Happy BD Charles!

Happy 33rd Birthday to the world's most AMAZING Husband, Father, and Friend!  You amaze us everyday how you tackle all life's obstacles and still lead our family.  You make us all better servants and words could never express what you mean to us.  You work hard full time, are finishing your Doctorates, spend time with all of us daily, help cook/clean, take care of bugs, put on band-aids, do yard, and keep our house in order!  Thank you for being the man God intended you to be and blessing us daily.  We love you!  SHMILY.
- Stacy, Cade, Caelin & Baylor

Goliath Run

Today was a new adventure for my friends and I!  We all decided to do the Goliath Run (or 7K if you don't follow the marked paths...just saying) at Winwood Church today.  The Goliath is a 5K Charity Run with 12 obstacles built into  the course.  It was a blast to exercise, get dirty, raise money for charity (we supported Autism Speaks!) and play with friends.  Can't wait for our next adventure?!!!

Geocaching

We had a fun morning today as a fam!  We ate breakfast and then headed out in search of 4 Geocaches in our neighborhood!  This was Cade's first time, and Charles and I really haven't done this in a while.  So, we were a little rusty, but still were able to find 2 of the 4 treasures!  Charles and I would work the GPS coordinates and get close to the area.  Then we would point Cade in the right direction and he would find them!  Cade was so excited when we found them and loved the fact that there were little prizes (erasers, etc) in the ones we located.  He is convinced there are "treasures all around us!"  Hahaha!  Caelin was along for the ride and enjoyed being held throughout the adventure and going through the "forest" (according to Cade).    For those of you who are asking, "What is Geocaching?"...you are missing out!  FREE fun for the entire fam...just need a device, or app that does navigation with longitude/latitude!  We have seen travel bugs from all of the world!  Go to www.geocaching.com for details and to sign up!  Have fun!