Special Olympics Torch Run

Today was our Special Olympics Torch Run sponsored by the Police Department. The course was 2 miles down the main street of our town escorted by police vehicles. Do you want to know the best part of the whole thing? Kyler ran the whole way and finished the course with the help of his Uncle Ben. Two miles in the sun is a very long way on 5 year-old legs. I have never been so proud of him in my whole life! What an accomplishment. I was thrilled that he had such a great experience. One of the main reasons I have started the Special Olympics team is to have a positive impact on my children. Today when I saw him at the finish line - I knew it was all worth it.

Bless her little heart...and nose

Do you ever see something happening and just can quite get there in time? This is what happened when Millie's face hit the pavement after falling off the bottom step.

Breathtaking

If you came to visit me, I would take you to see our amazing waterfalls. You would be confused and think that you were in New York. You would be looking for people going over the falls in a barrel. You would say, "Wow, this is even bigger than Niagara Falls!" (because it literally is bigger than Niagara Falls). You would say, "Hilary, you live in the most amazing place in the whole world." And I would agree with you.

Only Halle

We woke up this morning to the surprise of a white blanket covering our world. Mid-morning, I heard the front door open and close. I went to investigate and found Halle dancing in the snow. She had on Kyler's snow boots, her skirt from last 4th of July, and her Cinderella pajama shirt (In my defense, she was dressed this morning in a cute matching ensemble, we just hadn't got to the hair yet). I love this girl! Wouldn't it be fun to be 3 and not have a care in the world?

I am the luckiest Mom in the whole world!

It's going to be a battle

There are not many things that I can beat Dan in....but the NCAA tournament bracket is one of them. I consistently pick more game winners than him - I have for years. It is a little ironic. He checks the ESPN website daily for interesting little sports nuggets and to stay up on foul shot percentages and power rankings. I merely fill it out on a whim. Well this year, out of 64 teams, Dan and I have each picked the two teams who have made it to the championship. He is rooting for North Carolina and my money is on Michigan State. The championship game is tonight - and it is going to be a battle in our household. May the luckiest/ biggest sports fan win! GO MICHIGAN STATE! (Don't you think the State of Michigan needs something to cheer about?)