Backyard Fun

Normally, we just go to the pool because it is so close, but last weekend it was a hot morning so we just got the sprinkler out. Ayden loved playing in it, but Cael wasn't sure what to think. I think the water was too cold for him.

Not sure why Cael decided to lay down on the sidewalk...

Nope, not a fan... I'm pretty sure he doesn't realize he can move and get out of the spray of the water. I had to go move him...

Cael loves the swing that my dad made for us.

Buddies... :)

Fire Station Storytime and Tour

A few weeks ago the library had storytime at the Fire Station, and the kids got to tour the fire house afterwards. It was pretty cool, and Ayden was so excited. We had to skip gymnastics that day and make it up another time, but Ayden thought it was really neat that we got to see the firemen, fire trucks, and where they live and sleep while they are working. It was a hot day that day too, but luckily we were only in the heat while a fireman read a story to us. Then we got to go inside where is was air conditioned and take the tour.

Smyles the library mascot was there, too.

They had a fireman puppet too.

A fireman read the kids a story called "Firefighters A to Z."

Another fireman put on all his gear to show the kids. He said he can get into it all in less than a minute!

Love the huge mask!

A fireman showing the kids how to stop, drop and roll! The big screen tv in the background is in their entertainment room along with about ten lazy-boy rockers.

Everyone has their own room with a bed in it.

All the buttons on the outside of the fire truck.

The kids got to go inside the fire truck too, but I didn't get a good picture of Ayden. He was talking about the fire station and the firemen for the rest of the day. He didn't want to leave. I think Cael enjoyed it too!

The boys and I sitting on the back of the fire truck. Neither one cooperating...

The best I could get...

The outside of the fire station.

Midnight Madness

Our Goals in Motion group put together a team of people to run Midnight Madness, which took place in Ames on the evening of July 5th. We all wore the same bright orange Goals in Motion shirt, and other GIM'ers were there to cheer us on as we ran. I was thinking about running the 10k race, but decided to just sign up for the 5k since it was most likely going to be very hot and humid, and it was. Joel ran the 5k, and then ran the 10k. They add your times together for both and that's how you get the 15k times. Of course, he hadn't run at all since running Dam to Dam and did great. I ran probably a total of about four times since running Dam to Dam. It has just been too hot, and I would much rather stick with my kickboxing, it's much more fun and a better workout :) My time wasn't too bad, it was around 32 minutes. Not bad considering how hot and humid it was that evening. I got water at every water station, too. We took a big group picture before the race, and Kim took pictures before and during the race as we ran by.

Before the race they had a kid's run. It was really cute. The kids got capes and ran about a block (maybe a little more) so even some little kids not much older than Cael ran it. I think the boys would really like to do that next year so we will have to sign them up! The capes were a cute touch :) They also had food, drinks, music, and beer after the race. I didn't stick around because I had to go home and let the babysitter go while Joel ran his next race. It was a good time and I will definitely do it next year!

Joel and I before the race.

Big group picture of GIM.

Running...

Almost done!