Way-to-go Reed-o

Reed and his buddy Tim rode LOTOJA this past Saturday.  He finished in about 12 and a half hours.  They did really well.  I am impressed and maybe one day we can do it on a tandem.

sam

Can you tell he likes to eat?

The Boys

I don't think you can see it on these pictures, but if you look closely at Willie's shoulders, they are wet with sweat after waking up from a nap...if there is one thing my boys can do, it is sweat!

It Has Raisins in it!

Turn up the volume and listen to Willies reaction.  This will be the best blackmail video ever.

Trooper

Today Willie, Sammy and I went for the hike.  I took Sammy in the backpack and Willie was on his own.  We went to the Wind Caves.  (the link doesn't say it, but it is a fairly steep trail-1000 feet above the highway)  I thought we'd walk for about half an hour, turn around and go back.  Willie had something else in mind.  He was determined to make it to the caves.  It took us about 3 hours, round trip, but we made it the whole way.  It is almost 2 miles each way.  I was very impressed.  He got tired on the way down, but we made it.  

We came home, ate lunch, and he and Sammy hit the sack.  About 30 minutes later, Willie woke up in a puddle of puke.  Poor guy.  What a trooper though! 

Sammy

Sunday was Sammy's birthday.  We had a huge party. (At least according to Willie.  I guess dinner and cupcakes qualifies as a big party.)  He's a good kid.  He got sick the next day, but hasn't skipped a beat.  We knew he was sick when he laid his head on my shoulder and cuddled for 15 minutes in the rocking chair.  He's a trooper though.  Happy birthday Sammy!  Thanks Grandma and Grandpa and Jennie and Brian for coming to the huge party!

pictures

Here are some cute pictures that Auntie Sara took a little while ago.  Thanks Sara!