LOTOJA 2010

Back in September Chad finally got to participate in LOTOJA. He and Craig trained for this all summer long. They put in thousands of training miles to prepare for the big day. Kristi and I got to go along and be their support vehicle, meeting them along the way to provide food, water and to shake the cow bell for encouragement.

Chad's goal was to finish the race in under 12 hrs. He was a bit disappointed because he was able to finish in just over 12 hrs. I thought he did amazing and every time we saw them they were going strong. This race was so fun to be apart of. This was a huge goal for Chad, and something he had wanted to do for a couple of years. Before the race we had talked about this being a one time thing...but now that Chad has done it, of course he wants to do it again. A) being he wants to beat his goal of under 12 hrs and B) he loved it! I am so grateful to my mom for taking Blake and Luke while we were gone. This is not something that would have worked well with kids. Austin was only 2 months so he got to come along.

Chad and Craig climbing Snake River Canyon

(the only action shot I got. When we saw them I was too busy shaking the cow bell and yelling out the window that I forgot to take pictures)
2nd feed zone and about 1/2 there.

Just after Chad crossed the finish line. I would have been on the ground after the 206 miles. He was walking around like it was no big deal.

Chad at the start line.

In Logan waiting for his group to approach the start line.

Just arrived at the race. Getting all the prep work done.

Just after the longest climb of the day. He acted like it was no big deal that he had just climbed for almost 100 miles.

Geared up and ready to go.

Water....check

Food...check

Chamois butter...check

These guys were totally prepared and hit the start line with confidence. The weather was perfect and they couldn't wipe those smiles off their faces!

Halloween

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Halloween was a 2 day event this year. Friday they started off with the festivities at the school, the costume parade and then the class party. Then they got to treat or treat at Chad's office. Uncle Craig's department really gets into it and decorates all their cubicles. They had fun going through all the different themes and collecting candy.

All three boys dressed up and ready to head out trick or treating. Too bad the weather didn't work out. Oh well, they looked adorable. The three cutest boys I've ever seen!

Blake the Ghostbuster. This costume was a hit. Blake is not into superhero stuff and that seems to be all there is for kids his age. I went out on a limb and got this one. He loved it. I even educated him about his costume by letting him watch the movie. He thought it was cool.

Luke the Mailman. At first Luke had his heart set on being a shark. But when he saw this mailman get up he quickly changed his mind. So glad he did, I have never seen a cuter postal worker!

Austin the Lion. This little guy had no choice. A) We already had this costume from when Blake was little and B) It is warm. What's not to like?

I had to work on Saturday, so Chad being the best dad ever, took the kids to a farm to pick out their pumpkin's then helped them carve them. I was so impressed! They were so excited to show me what they had been up to when I got home. And plus, it was all cleaned up and no sign of pumpkin carving! I should work more holidays.