Memorial Day Weekend

Another fun-filled camping trip at Forget-Me-Not! Pookie discovered walking & made his way from person to person, between camp chairs (just the right distance). By the end of the weekend, he really had the hang of it! He also discovered marshmallows & is pretty fond of them. Amongst other things, Ty & Nate really got a kick out of each other & we all loved the float trips down the river! I think Grant enjoyed his camping debut as well :)

Run For The Red Marathon

We headed East, to the Pocono Mountains, mainly so that I could run my second marathon...but it turned out to be an amazing little family getaway too! The marathon was incredible....& not just because I qualified for Boston :) The course was scenic & the race director & volunteers made you feel like family...such a smalltown marathon & I loved it! Mom, Dad, Lara, Jeff, & Grant joined Jed & the kids to cheer me on throughout the race....thanks everyone, it meant so much to have you there!



After the race, we all drove to Big Pocono State Park & took in some beautiful views while the kids took in some much needed sleep! Then we headed back to our hotel, The Chateau Resort, to relax in the pool & hot tub & hang out (literally....who knew those luggage carts could be such fun?).


Later, Ty discovered this w/ my award:



I honestly think I peed my pants laughing!


After a good night's sleep, we headed a bit further East to Bushkill Falls. The place has TONS of steps & LOTS of heights. We laughed thinking it wasn't really the ideal place for me, in post-marathon recovery mode...or for Jed, who is fairly terrified of heights...not to mention with 5 kids in tow.

However, it was absolutely gorgeous & we thoroughly enjoyed the hours we spent exploring these falls together.

Some REVVED-UP party fun...

....celebrating Ty's 3rd Birthday!



We weren't surprised when Ty wanted a "CARS" party, as he LOVES the movie, but the "snot runner cake" (aka: snot rod) he requested did come as a bit of a surprise! I thought for sure he'd want Lightning McQueen or Mater....but no, he was dead set on a "snot runner cake", so I made my best attempt :) He was THRILLED with it!!! Turns out, that's about all he wanted. Like his Daddy, crowds aren't really Ty's thing....especially one that puts him at the center of attention. But, after opening a few gifts, he warmed up to the idea a bit & managed to enjoy his day! We didn't put him through many group photos, but Thanks for coming everyone...we love you all :)

Here he is, a bit MORE himself....celebrating a few days later, on his "actual" birthday, with just us...

...and some leftover "snot runner cake" :)

He couldn't have been happier!