SHARK!!

Our final destination

before leaving Colorado

was the Aquarium.

We watched a silly otter

play with a simple rock for about 10 minutes!

"Ummmm, guys.....ummmmm shark?!"

This poor guy 

just can't stay awake!

On our way home I asked

Big Guy what his favorite part was. 

His response~

"The scuba diver cleaning."

Anybody seen Bubba?

Daddy couldn't be left out!

Still running..

Feeding these guys

was the best part.

Big Guy wasn't afraid at all!

We enjoyed our family vacation,

but were exhausted

when we returned home.

The next morning we left to run some errands....

and poor baby fell asleep

mid-bite!

Looking forward to our next

family adventure!

Love, the rockinryans

Zee-Zee!!!

Post-race

silly boy lunch!

Then off to the Denver Zoo.

This boy flipped out....

when he saw his life-size....

Zee-Zee!!!!

(his beloved giraffe,

he doesn't go anywhere

without his Zee-Zee!)

The next day I asked

Big Guy 

what his favorite part

about the zoo was.

He said~

"When that bird stole that little girls popcorn! HAHAHA!"

(The Peacocks have free rein

and are afraid of no one.

They run and grab food out of strollers

as soon as the humans aren't looking!)

That evening we found

an amazing hotel,

and went to the fancy restaurant

with our crazy family.

They were exhausted,

and acting very zany.

So, I had to keep them occupied

while my (BEST EVER)

fillet with king crab legs 

(its makes my mouth water

just thinking of it!)

was being prepared.

So, we made some phone calls....

Then Big Guy decided to

practice his photography.

"Mom, I need to take a picture of your arm!"

"OK...."

(I held this one!)

If you 

remember his history

of photography genius,

you can see

he is improving. 

A little less ceiling, a little more....

people!

He wanted to get our

arms and legs....

don't know why! 

But, he did it!

Why do baby boys 

always get

the 

BEST

eye lashes?!

~Speechless....~

After our awesome dinner,

it was back to the room

for a nice hot bath 

(why is this so fun in a hotel?)

Then we all

"Passed out" as Big Guy 

likes to call it!

That night was

Sweet Dreams!

love, the rockinryans

Power Juice!

Big Guy 

started his day off

with his own little run.

Then we were off to the start line

for our race together.

Luckily they had some ice cream,

the sugar seemed to perk him up,

or maybe he was just excited,

but he sure started acting silly!

Then we were off and running!

He was thrilled when he found out

there were pit-stops for

 water and snacks.

I love this grin!

The first time he got water.

At the next stop he asked for POWER juice!

The man working said,

"Oh yeah, Dude, I have the BEST power juice

just for you!

He was ecstatic!

He also thought it was awesome that

we threw our cups on the ground after getting a drink.

We even took time to throw some rocks.

(maybe that was his favorite part!)

I am so glad we were
able to complete this race
together.
What a wonderful Mothers Day~
spending time with my kiddo!!
love, the rockinryans

T 9k Run!

We awoke on race day

to cool, cloudy weather.

We were up early,

drove to the Boulder Reservoir....

and Big Guy was ready for a nap.

He was grumpy, tired

and overwhelmed.

I told him I would take Sean instead if he didn't want to go.

We took some pre-race pics

while warming up (literally!)

I forget how much he really dislikes crowds.

At home he never stops talking,

but as soon as we are surrounded by masses

of people,

he goes into a shell.

I tried to be understanding,

and followed his lead.

But I was really hoping he would go with me!

Sure enough,

after hitting the ice cream samples,

he perked up

and was ready to roll!

He ran lots,

I even made him rest

when he really didn't want to.

The weather warmed up,

even too hot at times,

and the scenery was beautiful.

He learned to love having all the people around,

because they all complemented

his strength

and agility.

Almost to the finish!

6.1 miles,

1 hour 36 minutes!

Even with stopping for snacks, rock throwing

and picture taking.

As we ran through the finish

I kept telling him

how proud

I was

of him.

He did awesome!

I jumped up and down for him....

"YOU DID IT!!!"

His face lit up

with a smile so big,

it melted my heart.

Baby and Daddy

were worn out from all the cheering!

Even after the race,

he still had enough energy

to begin training

for next year.

Then came the bounce obstacle course.

He begged and begged.

So we went...

he got terrified

(I don't blame him,

I almost didn't make it over this wall)

got off,

then back on for the tunnel and slide.

Practicing for next year

when we run

and take Sean!

Thankful for my

super handsome cheering squad!

More to come.....

what did he like best about the race?

love, the rockinryans