Running to Stand Still

To say that it was a busy week around here would be quite the understatement ...

Things ramped up on Friday with a concert and parent's breakfast at Lily's school. Jack joined us for some music and breakfast and everyone had a good time. We finished off Friday night with movie night of Horton Hears a Who.

Saturday started off early with Lily's last soccer game. Then a quick trip to Costco to resupply on some essentials where Lily, Jack and I had a great chance to sample all the samples! Lily then was off to friend Madeline's house for her first lemonade stand. It was a very profitable venture as each of the three girls cleated $5.75 - the angel investors did not seek to recoup startup costs. We finished Saturday off with a trip to see the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox play. The kids had a great time and we made it through about seven innings before heading home.

We had to get up early on Sunday because Lily was participating in her first duathlon (like a triathlon but only running and biking - no swimming). LIly did great and had a great time, all while raising some money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Jack had a good time cheering on his sister and he is looking forward to participating in three years. We finished up the weekend with some play time and dinner with friend of Lily's from school and her parents and sister. We were exhausted by the end of the day and were ready to relax with a normal Monday.

We are off to visit the Colorado contingent on Wednesday. Maybe we will have some snowy pictures to share next week.


Jack waiting for the concert to start.


The show.


It was superhero soccer but Lily did not want to wear the cape so Jack borrowed it back. During soccer he always spent a lot of time hanging out by the unused goal post.


Lily with her medal and Jack.


Prepping the lemonade stand with Madeline and Eileen.


Working.


The best part of the Oriole game?


Lily, Hayley and Geico gecko. A very exciting mascot sighting.


Checking out batting practice from the outfield.


Monkey see ...


Monkeying around.


On the right, #133. Getting ready for the start.


Racing.


Finishing.


Jack getting some face painting.