Friday, July 8, 2016

Hooray 5K: Action Photo updates!

Here's a link to the original post from 5/7/2016 -- I was pretty proud of myself for running a great race.

http://ashfordliving.blogspot.com/2016/05/hooray-5k.html


How'd I do?


I finished 4th. Official time was 21:02.

I am proud. 

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Here are a few additional pics from teh race that I found on the official "Soaring Above the Storm" facebook page:




Ahead of the race


Waiting at the starting line


Early int the race


Coming down the home stretch


Just about to finish. The guy in front of me got 3rd. So close -- I'll get them next year!



Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Up to Sterling Pond ( take two)

The last time we did this was a few years ago. Robby was in the backpack and it was just the three of us. This year, Robby hiked to the top by himself (2.2 miles, 880ft elevation increase) and back down again with only minimal help. And very few tears. Oh yeah -- and Annie was in the backpack, riding and snoozing.

We had a great time on a beautiful morning.


Looking up from Smuggler's notch


Waiting at the trail head


Starting off on the trail. Look at the eager little guy.


Riding daddy!


Looking down into the notch





Approaching Sterling Pond

  




It was quite the beautiful day





Family Selfie




Resting in the shade when it was all done.




To see the summary form our last trip, click here: http://ashfordliving.blogspot.com/2013/06/40-lbs-sterling.html

Monday, July 4, 2016

Another successful Camping trip

We took the crew to Smuggs again this year. We were joined by two other families this go 'round -- and it ended up being a blast!. Everyone had friends to play with, and the adults were given a little break in the evenings. All in all, another successful camping trip!


Annie at the reservoir, waiting to go swimming


Annie and me waiting to get lunch at Friendly's


Video Games, straws, and coloring. Whatever it takes!



After our Hike to Sterling Pond (more to follow in the next blog)


Photo Op by the showers


A couple of cute kids!