Independence Day

Wednesday was the official one year mark for me. Last year on the fourth, I ran my first run. I woke that morning fretting over the fun run, the one mile. I can't believe how one year flew by. How one mile grew to an eventual 26.2 and a passion that won't cease. I ran that one mile with the prodding and encouragement of my Dad, I can't thank him enough for the nudge, look what it's done for me. Thanks Dad. You've been my biggest fan and greatest encourager through it all. What a gift, to be challenged and pushed on such a consistent basis. An opportunity to see what your made of, a chance to succeed, a chance to fail, and chances to get back up and try it again and again. Running has changed me and I can't wait to see what happens this year.

Derby, Kansas 4th of July Firecracker Run 2007
4 Mile Start 7:30 AM. The start greeted us with sun, heat, and humidity! It was a tough run, but we all finished. I didn't manage to make the pictures, I guess I was just too fast. HA! You can see Kenton and my Dad right behind Dr. Feuille. I heard some one yell, "Slow down Lacy!" looked back to see my doctor, gave him a smile and ran on. Through the heat, I believe everyone managed a new record. I finished the four mile in 31:00, my best time by three minutes.

I'm not certain of everyone elses times, but they all were great. Michael had a great finish with baby Rayanne crossing the line with him.

I managed a 2nd place medal and as my Mom entered her first run since 1982, she received a medal for her finish in the one mile, not bad for a 25 year hiatus!
We all had a fun morning.

The evening held more and more fun.

Kenton and James concocted the "Adult Size Slip n' Slide."

All the kids and James and Kenton had a blast.

Soon it was pouring and the sprinklers were no longer necessary. The rest of us watched adoringly as they all got really dirty!
With the rain we held off on most of our firework fun until the next night. Besides, there were so many explosives going off around the Weishaar's house it was more than enough, plus it felt like we were in the middle of a war reinactment!

Judah, Kenton and I had a fun time lighting sparklers, crackling balls, poppers, spinning glow bugs, this, that, hoosker dos, hoosker don'ts (with or with out the scooter stick), and the boys had fun blowing up Judah's sand bucket.

Happy 4th of July!

Vacation Part Two

Here it is as promised, chapter two in our wonderful summer vacation.

We rolled in to beautiful Colorado Springs, to be greeted by most of the Ross'. Eventually the rest either woke from nap or returned from work and we enjoyed all of them.

We spent several fun filled days at their lovely home and their awesome city.

It was exceptionally hot (for Colorado) and we all swam most days.



Day six:

The Royal Gorge.

We traveled about an hour away to visit the world's highest suspension bridge. The views were amazing!




We rode the tram across.

Saw the animals and stubborn burros on the other side.

We walked across the bridge and watched the tiny river flow below us.

Then we rode the incline railway down to the, now, much larger river.




Day Seven:

The Barr Trail. As many of you know my Dad and I are going up Pikes Peak this summer. Kenton and I went to go check out the trail that we'll be "running" in August. Getting our butts kicked on is more like it!

One mile up took me 17:21 and I was wiped! In the Ascent we have to go up over 13 miles!!


The views were awesome and the run down was fun. I was sure glad the people walking up were kindly moving out of the way! We were flying down and plenty of times we couldn't have stopped even if we wanted to! August will sure have some great stories!


That night we all went to Mr. Bigg's Bigg City! Indoor fun galour! Judah really enjoyed playing with his friends at "Mr. Twigs."

I think Kenton and Travis did too. Even though I'm pretty sure the air cannons in "Little Big Town" were meant for kids, that didn't stop two grown men from attacking any and all who crossed their path.

Judah loved loading the gun and screaming in his best pirate voice, "Fire in da' hole!"






It was a fun time, we were all so tired!

Day Eight:

The kids played at Focus on the Family. Judah loved the Wardrobe room. He got to walk through the wardrobe just like Lucy and find the lamppost and snow and many other sights of Narnia on the other side.

Jennette was too kind and watch Judah for us again while Kenton and I went out to our new favorite store/restaurant in the world, Whole Foods Market. Ahh... all the yummy, good for you food a girl could want. Let's just say, Lacy has a new favorite food, carrot chips!!!

We spent the last night playing with the kids and especially loving up those sweet sweet faces Jaden makes!

Judah saw how much we loved Jaden's kissy face and now he tries to do it at bed time.
Day Nine:

With much lagging we had to force ourselves to pull away from the wonderful hospitality and fun at the Ross'.

We hit the road and set out for one more destination as we headed east for the flat lands.

Dodge City, KS. Boot Hill

We arrived just in time to see a real gun fight, purchase coon skin caps, and get a new family portrait.

After our walk through history, we buckled in for the last long haul of driving and bid 'ado to our vacation. Appropriately, Kansas greeted us home with a rainbow. As the sun set behind us we soon knew that there really is no place like home.