Birthday Bonanza

Today was a fun-filled day for the whole family. Uncle Jace came down Friday night from WA and we also were graced with our good friend Jeff D's presence!! Saturday morning found us up bright and early as the boys both woke up around 6:15am. Normally, I would NEVER let this go - I refuse to get up before 7 am. But Zach and Jace were running races this morning, so we got up and got going. Here is the breakdown of the day -

8am: Zach and Jace start their races - 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles) and 10k (approx 6 miles) respectively. The K's and I head over about 8:30 after breakfast to see Jace finish the 10k at about 8:45. Jace got 2nd place in his age division! Way to go Jace!!

9:30am: Jace, the K's and I head down to the finish line to cheer Daddy in. Keegan informs me he needs to use the restroom. Zach told me he would be coming in about 1 hr and 50 min. if he was doing really good - but most likely 2 hrs. I take Keegan to the bathroom, we come back down to the line. Zach is ALREADY THERE. I was so upset! I guess that is just part of being Mom. The last 3 races Zach has run, I have missed his finish due to motherly duties. I felt like crying, I really wanted to see him finish. He ran a fantastic time, 1 hr and 39 minutes!! It was so fun, I love the race atmosphere!




Kaydee-babe and I left early so he could have a nap and I could complete this project:


It turned out pretty good, and Keegan loved it! I was really happy, it was tough! I'm no Martha Stewart, so I know this is pretty amateur, but it made Keegan happy, so it was worth it!

After lunch and quick naps for the K's and some relaxing in the pool/hot tub for Zach and Jace, we headed to a local pizza/playplace that Keegan loves. It has a huge climbing structure, inflatable obstacle courses, climbing wall, and little bikes. A kid's dream! Plus it has a little place for Kayden to play too - awesome! It has a couple HUGE slides (we are talking ceiling to floor and it is a giant warehouse - BIG CEILINGS) that Grandma & Grandpa bribed Keegan into going down on his own. He has been pretty scared of them because they are big and enclosed - a child after my own claustrophobic heart! But $1.50 won him over, and he went down it 3 times. So brave!!




After playing there for a while, we headed back home and just had a big BBQ with family and friends. Thanks to everyone who came, especially my family for driving a long way and being so great! We all had a great time and are so thankful that Keegan is in our family!

Not to overlook my sweet Kayden, who will be 1 in two weeks - he seems so grown up lately. He has fallen in love with a little rocking chair that I had when I was little. He climbs up in it all by himself and sits and rocks and chatters away in it. I love to see him in it - he looks so cute!!!!