Monday, May 14, 2012

Running, Partying, Playing and a Birthday Cake


I started Mother's Day early at the baseball stadium at the Rockies Home Run for the Homeless with some of my kids and grandkids. No, I didn't do the race, but I went down with my son-in-law to cheer the racers on and help corral the little kids before their fun run around the baseball field. It was a cold but fun morning.


Hope (9) and Jared (11) both did great in the 5k race. Jared ran with his Aunt Joanna and they finished in about 26 minutes. Hope did the race with her Aunt Jill and they ran some and walked some and finished in about 42 minutes. They have both now decided that they are runners and are looking for the next race to run, in spite of the fact that Hope somehow hurt her shoulder and Jared thought he might throw up right after the race. 

Justin (8) did the fun run around the field. He was a little unhappy about not doing the 5k race with the older kids, but decided it was all good when he got a prize for the kids race.

The weather improved a lot by the time the whole family got together in the evening at my son's house to celebrate Mother's Day and some birthdays. Beck (20 months) had great fun in the park.

Wil (6) always makes sure the bigger kids and dads get to play some baseball.

The big birthday celebration was for Anna (now 4).

EJ (4) was ready to help just in case Anna couldn't get that last candle out. 

It was a great day and I had a lot to be thankful for this Mother's Day.


20 comments:

  1. Your grandchildren are just adorable. That little Anna is a doll. I love weekends like that. Sadly, I haven't had much time with the grandkids lately. It is time to change that. Mine just live too far away. You are so fortunate to have yours so close.

    I'm glad your Mother's Day was so great. It was cold and rainy here. It looks like the weather finally cooperated for you up north.

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  2. I didn't know they did such a thing at the stadium. What fun. Looks and sounds like everyone had a fantastic day. Yep, a lot to be thankful for. Happy (belated) Mother's Day, and thank you for sharing your post on the inaugural GRAND Social!

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  3. You have such a lovely family! I love how the aunts and grands of different ages all had a part in your Mother's Day. Thank you for sharing the blessings of your family!

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  4. What a wonderful weekend you had! It is fun to cheer on your grandkids in a race like that. Little Beck is so cute. Happy Birthday to sweet Anna. A very pretty cake. Blessings to you and yours.

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  5. What fun for the kids to run around the bases! I'm so glad you had such a wonderful Mother's Day. Anna is such a big girl, now! Thanks for sharing your beautiful family!

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  6. Wow! All those kids! You are truly blessed. I love little Beck's cheeky grin! They are all cute. Happy belated Mother's Day.

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  7. What a great day...and great celebration. We are very blessed ladies to have all this wonderful life surrounding us (o: and embracing us!!!
    Are you going to do the run next year??? (o:

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  8. Lovely post about your mom...wow 96 (o:
    I read about your decision to move... hope your house sells.

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  9. Always love to see your grandkids. You are truly blessed with some great kids. And I love that they love sports so much. I bet you were cheering them all on in the 5 k!

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  10. Precious children and active outdoors, too. Glad your Mothers Day was special, Jeanie.

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  11. Oh Jeanie, how fun was that to hear about your adventures with all the grand kids. My son and huband run in 5K's and they just love it; what a life long fitness activity for anyone! The cake is too cute!

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  12. What a lovely weekend, your grandkids are darn cute.

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  13. Happy Mother's Day a few days late. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend and your grand children are so cute! Wonderful that you get to spend so much time with them!

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  14. Belated Mother's Day wishes to you, Jeanie. What a wonderful way to spend it. Loved the pictures.

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  15. I love all the photos. Such cute children. And it's great that some are deciding they are runners! I bet you'll have a pack of running cousins one of these days.

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  16. I am late in wishing you a Happy Mother's Day too - sorry. Hope yours was great. sandie

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  17. I've been outta pocket and am just tryin' to catch up!

    I too hope ya had the best Mother's Day ever!!! It looked just perfect to me!

    God bless and have a wonderful Wednesday sweetie!!! :o)

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  18. Sounds like a happy Mother's Day!

    Thank you for your kind thoughts regarding our Anna. I appreciate them so much.

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  19. Belated Happy Mother's Day!

    You are very blessed to be surrounded by the people you dearly love and those who love you as well :) Thank you for sharing these priceless photos... you must be beaming with joy and a sense of elation every time you capture in photo a milestone in your family :)

    I chanced upon you in Ms Sandie's site. I enjoyed your entry. Farida :)

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  20. What a great, FULL, day. Nothing better than time spent with those you love. Your Grands are adorable and you will never be bored with their variety of interests! ;-)

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