What did the Pioneers Eat?

Thats the big question at dinner tonight. We decided we had no idea what pioneers at on the trail and we need to do some research. Every time Aaron got a chance to talk he said "HOTDOGS!" Aaron was sure they ate hotdogs. We kept giving him reasons why they didn't have hotdogs on the trail. My third reason why they didn't have them was "They didn't have refridgerators. Where would they put the hot dogs?" and to that he answered "IN A BUN!"

Funny Stories from the Boys

Alex: Alex was really excited for dinner. I gave him a scoop of pasta on his plate and he said to himself just as he was about to take a bite "Now thats what I'm talkin' about."

Aaron: We spent the day at Hawk Island Park yesterday where they have a lake you can swim in. Every hour the lifeguard calls out on his megaphone "Everyone in out of the water! Its time for the water safety check."

Aaron didn't hear him say this and so when I tried to coax him out of the water, he refused to come. Even when all one hundred kids were on the beach and waiting for Aaron to get out he still refused. I was getting anxious. Other moms were offering to go (fully clothed) into the water to get him. Finally the life guard walks over and asks him to get out. He still refused! The life guard tried to lead him by the arm and he wiggled out of his grip. The life guard picked him up by his arms and carried him to the beach. I was embarrassed.

Last night as I was tucking him into bed, I expressed my disappointment in his behavior and explained the whole situation like this. "Aaron, every once in a while the life guard has to say 'EVERYONE OUT OF THE WATER!' then after 5 minutes he yells 'EVERYONE BACK IN THE WATER!' Thats how it works."

To that Aaron said, with a big smile on his face, "Oh, now I get it - that makes sense!" He was relieved, like now he knew the whole story.

THE CRIM

Post race

Mile 2

Finish Line Photos Here

Chris and I just got home from a 10 mile race in Flint called the Crim. We had such a great experience. It was the most fun I have ever had on a race. I couldn't stop smiling the whole way. Plus there were several bands (marching, rock, classical) along the way. That was really nice.

On the infamous "Bradley Hills" there was a band at the top playing little riffs and beats to the rhythm of my pushes. In my dreams they would have started playing Jimi Hendrix' "Foxy Lady" but that didn't happen. Other than that everything was perfect.

The weather was amazing. It didn't rain! It was also in the 60's and overcast. Not what I expected in a late August run.

And by the way, I won $1000 for coming in first with a time of 62 minutes. It was a good day in racing. Thank you Fusion Medical for sponsoring the race and to the Challenged Athletes Foundation for sponsoring my awesome chair.

Lake Michigan Camping

Last weekend we went camping in Northern Michigan on the Lake. The weather was great during the day - terrible at night. We only got 1/2 a night's sleep because of the thunder and lightning. But the next day was beautiful and bright. The boys loved playing in the water and sand. Lake Michigan is great for kids because there are very small waves and shallow water.

Aaron being chased by Brady

Alex had his goggles on the entire trip

Imagine a relay race...

where there are only two runners and they pass the baton back and forth all day long. Today Chris and I were the runners and the kids were our baton. It was crazy and a little sad.

• I left this morning at 6 to go to the temple.
• Got back at 11:40 with Chris in the driveway ready to leave for his temple trip with the youth.
• He got back at 6:30 pm to a very frazzled wife who just ran to get a pizza for dinner.
• We ate.
• At 7 pm I left to do my 6 mile run.
• At 7:45 Chris left to do his 6 mile run.
• At 9 pm I went to the store for my weekly grocery trip.
• 11 pm got Chris out of bed to help me unpack groceries.
• We had a 10 minute conversation in the kitchen.
• 11:24 - I am writing this blog.

What a day. Good night.