A Little Perspective

Here's a little idea of what the walk is like from an insider point of view...this is after checkpoint three on our way back through Theodore Wirth Park...so at about the 2.5 mile mark. The Magnolias were in beautiful bloom too...that was at checkpoint two/four, after about the 3.5 mile mark...It was a beautiful day for a walk!

Happy Birthday Hubby!

Today is Josh's b-day! Happy birthday to a fantastic daddy and hubby! He's even great with other people's kids...this is him at the softball game last night, reading to my friend Gretchen's kid Marina! And just to show he's still a kid at heart, here he is on his healy's at the Animal Walk this weekend with his sled dog Bennett! What a guy!!!

Our AHS Group

These are just some of the people in our group. We kinda had a huge group to start but people had to come and go at separate times so we had paired down a bit by the end. It gets a little chaotic with all the dogs, kids and grownups, but it's still crazy fun...maybe an emphasis on crazy?

That's my cousin Luke in the blue sweatshirt...small world, he's dating a girl who is one of the families I went to grade school with and who's older sister, Sarah, was the girl I was racing to get to $500...And Missy was there with Riley's favorite dog, LUCY! Also pictured: My mom and the girls, Kelli and Marco Jo, Josh's co-worker Jilene and her kids, and Sarah's group (her sister's and significant others mostly?) More people pics tomorrow...

P Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney

Ok, for those of you who don't get that, it's a Finding Nemo reference. Today was the Walk for Animals...it's my Christmas in May! I love the walk almost as much as I love holidays:) I know, that makes me sick in some way, but look at the unusual animals there this year! There was a wallaby, a monkey, horses and ponies, and parrots, and that's not all... I'm letting Meg post pictures of the goats and the pig! (Check Trackin' The Treds on the right) I apologize in advance, but this whole week will probably be AHS pictures.

Thanks to all who came out with us, and I'm sorry for the somewhat chaotic start and the changes in AHS stuff like having to pay for lunch etc., but I really appreciate that you all came! Overall, I think we had over 30 people (big and small) and 12 pets including two guinea pigs and a hamster!

Play Date with Lexi

Today was a beautiful day and we had a play date with our friends (Mommy's Friend) Kim and (Riley's Friend) Lexi...Lexi is really close in age to Riley and has 4 much older siblings so she really likes to play with a kiddo her own size. They had lots of fun at the park by our house, then we walked to the Wendy's for lunch and they walked all the way back all by themselves (meaning, not in a stroller, not of course by themselves!) Then we played a little with chalk on the driveway because the kids didn't want the play date to be over yet. They play really well with each other too! Riley is now on hour number two of napping and I wouldn't be surprised if she hits 3 hours today! Thanks Kim and Lex!

Blog Crazy?

I apologize, but the next few days might be photo heavy. We've been busy and I've been camera-happy lately, plus we have some big events coming up and assuming I don't forget my camera, that means lots more where this came from.

Yesterday we did the pre-register thing for the Animal Walk. That means I can turn in my donations early, get the "prizes" that go with certain levels of donation and I don't have to stand in line and carry my stuff around all day at the walk...and it's an excuse to bring Riley to see the animals at the shelter.

Josh gets home from work kinda late, however, so we figured it would be best if we ate on the run last night. We meant to go to Einstein's Bagel's ( lot healthier choice...whatever!) but it closes at 4 p.m.??? So we went to Leann Chins. Riley was fascinated by Mommy using chop sticks so we let her try:) Josh says she will have it mastered before he ever does! She actually did manage to get some rice from the plate to her mouth!

TIGF

It's May! There's so much I'm thankful for today...Like a mysterious neighbor who left a May basket for Riley this morning (My guess is Emily next door!)

Today is also my friend Jim's b-day and Monday is Josh's b-day and what's not to be thankful for there? Josh has been friends with Jimmy since they were Riley's age, and I'm glad to be friends with him too! And now our kids are friends too...how weird is that:)

And how could I not be thankful that my hubby was born 32 years ago on Monday? He's an awesome daddy and he puts up with me, so for that I'm grateful!

Of COURSE there's the Animal Walk the first Saturday of every May...I'm so excited! We raised $1715 which is well over our original $1250 goal. I am so thankful to all my donors this year! I know it's a rough year for everyone so I appreciate it even more than ever! Our group is growing too, so I'm excited for all the new people joining us tomorrow!

And today is a beautiful sunny May Day...so we're going out to play! Happy May Day!!!

Shoot, I almost missed two VERY important b-days this month! both of my God children have b-days at the end of the month, Miss Abby-girl and Zacky Thomas!!! and I'm sure I missed some other things, please don't get mad if I missed it! Those are just the quick top of the list:)