Beloved Alternates

I would be in big trouble if I didn't include Maria as an option for this weeks assignment. That said, I went with the photos I felt were simply more interesting. Certainly there are many people who mean a ton to me, but staying within the parameters of the assignment I needed shots from this week, hint, hint Pammijs! And I was on vacation with my girls.

Dune Jumpers

Some kids were walking across this fallen tree up on the dunes in South Haven, Michigan. Once they got their balance they would launch themselves off the tree. I thought it was just so cool I ran up the dune and took some pics. Pretty amazing.

How Do I Love Thee...Let Me Count The Ways

If you know me, you know why!!

The Alternative Shot for Color Theory

Back up shot. It was a tough decision but we worked harder on the bike then the fruit cups.

SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY, WE'RE TURNING THIS INTO A GIANT MUUUD PIT!

John McArthur and I signed up for the 2008 Muddy Buddy in Gilberts, IL. We ran the race today and had an absolute ball and are now hooked. Another event we will continue to do as long as they will have us. We went out in the first wave this morning at 7:31 am. We finished in 59 min 27 sec. 21st place in our category. I am very impressed at the heart McArthur showed. I passed him while he was jogging (I was on the bike) and he shouted to me "I'm dyin' here." He pushed through that leg got on the bike passed me and while he was waiting for me at the finish line, I could hear him cheering me on from 300 yards away. He pushed me through the difficult finish and we finished in respectable time. He is a great teammate and an even better friend. Another day I'll never forget.
Later in the morning I went through the mini muddy buddy with Reese. We did a little obstacle course and then crawled through the mud pit. She was a bit apprehensive at first. We talked her into going and she had a blast. She lost a shoe in the pit. One lost soldier out of many that were lost today.