I am proud to announce that this years St Patty's Day race went very well although we did not get off to the best start. It is safe to say that Mark and I are late for everything. We couldn't get somewhere on time if our life depended on it. So, the morning of the race I woke up extra early to make sure everything was in order and we wouldn't have to scramble finding everything. I got the kids up, fixed hair, put layers upon layers of clothes on, made sure they had their hats and gloves and off we went to pick up Malia who was running with us. We were making great time for the first time ever! After we picked up Malia, Mark got really sick so we turned back around to take him home. Still, we had plenty of time to get to the race. Then half way to Boise I realize that Mark had the camera and gloves in his coat. I HAVE to have my camera, I live for their races and HAVE to capture it. So back we went. I pick up the camera and forget the gloves, oh well. We are just going to make it with little time to spare. Lesson: You can never be prepared for life. No matter how hard you try:):):)
Now we are at the race and just barely make it. The kids are all excited. Levi has been practicing his running showing me each night how fast he is going to run. I love it! I love that they love these races. I didn't get my usual starting line photo but I did get some great pictures.
My brother Damon was there to run the race with Marki. She took off like a shot and I am told she ran the race in 10 minutes! She does better than I do!! Levi, Malia, and I got off to a great start as well. I alternated carrying Levi and Malia but they pretty much did the whole thing on their own. After about 10 seconds of me carrying them they wanted back down to do it themselves. I just can't describe how cute these races are. Levi was the youngest and everyone thought he was just too cute. This was his second race. Marki's 9th. They have done this since they were just shy of 2 years old.
Levi and Malia are just about to finish when Marki comes back to cheer them on and run with them. I love how she always comes back to support her brother. After the race Levi got to be quite cranky and Marki and Malia were playing all over the place. They got their sack lunch with string cheese, bagels, water, oranges, and some really gross honey milk. Every year there is a balloon lady that makes balloon animals. Marki always wants to wait in line for her but it takes her 3 hours to make one balloon animal. It was frustrating how we waited in line and she kept making animals for two boys and no one else. We opted to leave again. Or at least I opted to leave.
All in all, it was a great time and I can't wait for the next one. I am so proud of you all. Great job kids!!! 
Cheese!
The girls after the race. They were playing hide and seek behind this tree.
I love everything about this picture. It makes me laugh.
Waiting for the stupid balloon lady. Malia packed like 4 waters in that bag to take back to her mom and grandma.
I want to go home now Mom!
Marki and Uncle D
At the finish!
Let's go Lee. We are almost done!
Go baby girl go!
I love her. I love her. I love her.
Lee and Uncle D
Are we going to start this race or what???
Nana and Lee.
Smile
That's my boy! I love him. I love him. I love him!
And they're off!
Wait for me Mom!
We can see the finish line.
Uncle D comes to help Lee finish. Notice the Best friends in the corner:)
Congratulations Girls. You all did such a great job!
Oh. So sweet. These girls had such a great time!
I'm ready to run
Oliver upset with mom. Pick me up don't take my picture!
A job well done.
Tired, cranky Lee. I am so proud of you Levi!
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