Leavenworth Marathon

The only picture I got all day was our team picture at the Oktoberfest Marathon. Uncle Steve and Lucas ended up not being able to make it, thanks to Justin for filling in at the last minute. With only five runners Joel did an awesome job stepping up and running the last two legs.

Looking at the results of the relay our chip must not have worked, but we would placed somewhere between 5th and 10th with a time between 3:45 and 3:50.

If anyone is considering it at all I highly recommend the Leavenworth Marathon. The website says "You may not PR on this course, but it will likely be the most beautiful and scenic marathon course you have ever run" about the course and I completely agree. I got to run the leg that went down through the park and on a trail next to the river. It was beautiful.

Cats and Dawgs

A few months ago my Uncle Steve organized a team to participate in the Super Jock & Jill half marathon. Our team name was Cats and Dawgs. We all wore "uniforms" to show who we supported the UW or WSU. Dad, Mom and myself thankfully opted out of the rivalry and chose to show our support for our Alma Matter and went as CWU Wildcats.

Poor Joel was the only one representing the Cougs. Good thing he can hold his own with the heckling that came from my family.
My dad is awesome! The oldest in our group and he was the only one who ran the entire half marathon.

Camilla and Mom. Aren't they the cutest!?

Meredith and Auntie Patty. They are pretty cute too!
Me and my running partner.

Luke, Joel and I participated in the 4 mile run

Next up for The Cats and Dawgs is the Leavenworth Marathon. We were all fired up after Monday to put together a team relay. This time Josh gets to participate while Grandma pulls babysitting duty. Can't wait.

Also fitting for the Cats and Dawgs post. Here is B with his new Cat Forklift. He is quite the little boy and is loving the collection of Cat equipment that he is getting.

ONE

Baby B isn't a baby anymore! Last week he turned one. Grandma T and Holly came over to see him for his Birthday. Of course we convinced Grandma to bring a cake.

Dane was visiting Joel and his birthday was last weekend, Branson was nice enough to share his cake with him.

Best buddies, Dakota and Branson, admire the cake.

I won't bore you with a million pictures of B opening his presents, but you can tell he loved everything he got.

Needless to say, He is not lacking in toys or attention!

I was working at the fair Saturday morning, B got some quality time with Grandma and Auntie Holly. Big thanks to them for also doing all the prep for the party too.


Friday morning I was working at Pam's Booth at the fair. Thankfully Auntie Sue came to rescue Branson (and Me!) and took him to play with the Sandersons. Here is a picture Sue sent of B in the wheat box. Needless to say I am still finding wheat all over the house, but he loved it.He also loved the tractors...

and the animals...

and covering his mama in spit!

This past week Branson has learned a new word...Ball. He says it at least 500 times a day! We give credit to Uncle Jason and Auntie Sue who got him this ball set.

August Birthdays

My birthday is in August, Josh's birthday is in August. After we got married in August Josh told me we should have our kids in August. I didn't think that was a good idea, but last year Branson was born in August.

So far we have celebrated the first two. For my birthday Sarah came to visit and we spent the morning in Chelan, then went out to Manson to pick Blueberries.

For Josh's birthday Ben, Bethany and Charlie were in town, and we headed up to Chelan to hang out with the Sandersons.

Branson thought the sand was more fun to eat than his dinner.

Sarah made Josh some birthday brownies and B thought daddy needed to share

Charlie laying on the beach

and another just cause he is so cute

It was a fun night, so much fun to hang out with the adorable Sanderson boys. Here they are taking turns holding baby Charlie.

Charlie

Charlie finally decided to make his appearance. Isn't he cute?! Dad, Mom, B and I were so anxious to meet him we hopped in the car and drove from Washington to Minnesota. On the way we stopped by Mount Rushmore

Branson's first look at his cousin.

B taking a break from playing with Grandpa. Note their matching outfits.

Charlie with Auntie Holly. I am SO jealous that she gets to cuddle this little munchkin whenever she wants.

B and I stayed with Holly, while Dad and Mom stayed at Ben and Bethany's. There is a park by Holly's place with this pool. B loves the water so it was perfect place to spend some time while Holly was at work.

I am in love!

Grandpa and his boys. Who would have thought that there would more boys than girls in our family?!

On the way home we went through Jamestown, ND. This is where Kati went to school and I never got the chance to visit. It was fun to see where she lived for a while.

Also, on the way home we went through Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This Bison was sitting on the side of the road as we drove past.

Over 3,000 miles but it was well worth it. Being an Auntie is the best.

One Day Riders

This is the third year in a row that Josh has rode the STP. After riding it the first year he decided that one of these years he would ride it in one day. That year was this year.

Here are the boys in Tenino. This is where Sue and I met up with them first.

Leaving Centralia, this is the halfway mark.

They made it! 205 miles in one Day!
11 hours & 35 minutes on their bikes.

Josh and B at the finish line. B was a little trooper that day, but I couldn't get a decent picture of him that shows his shirt. Oh Well, how much can I ask for?! He was dressed for the occasion wearing a shirt with a bike on it that said Sweet Ride.

Between the boys making minimal stops and chasing a 10 month old around, I didn't get very many pictures. Check out Zach and Kim's and Jason and Sue's blogs for more pictures.

Fourth of July

After being out of town for a week a relaxing weekend at home sounded nice. We entertained the idea of going camping with Jason and Sue, but instead we talked them into coming up and spending the weekend with us.

Saturday we took Branson to the town pool for the first time. He loved it! I am anticipating that we will be spending lots of days there.

That night we headed out to the shop and had a fire, roasted marshmallows and watched the fireworks.B and his Grandpa

Swimming was such hard work, B couldn't stay awake for the fireworks.

Surprise!

Last week Mom, Branson and I showed up at Bethany's front door. Holly was out the beginning of June and mentioned to Mom that she should try to come out for Bethany's upcoming baby shower. From there plans just took off and before I knew it we were on a plane headed for Minneapolis.

I didn't get very many pictures, but here are a few from this past week. Bethany informed me I didn't need very many pictures to post, just a couple of B and she would be happy. Hopefully this does the trick.

B made his first trip to the dentist when we went to visit Auntie Holly's work.

While we were in Minnesota there was some major thunder showers. One night after dinner Holly and I had to wade thru water past our knees to get to her car. Bethany had to take Ben to the hospital for his rotations the weekend we were there, here they are in their rain gear in an attemp to stay dry on the way to the car.

After our quick trip to Minnesota I spent a few days at Dad and Mom's. I did some work for the symphony, so B got some quality time with grandpa.

It took Grandpa and Branson two days to mow the lawn because B kept falling asleep.

Branson was grandma's little helper in the kitchen.

Stay tuned for news of Baby Beebs arrival. We are so excited to be an Uncle, Auntie and Cousin!