Holiday Cheer

After MONTHS of using a stand-in computer, I think I may have all of the links to start posting again..yay! So much has been happening at our house, I am going to try to get more pictures up soon. Until then..a little holiday sweetness. This was Ty's first encounter with Santa, and he was not at all scared. Brian shot this clip right after they took pics of the kids on Santa's lap and at this point Santa started asking about their wish list. In the background you'll hear a fan of Ty's, Olivia. I'm sure Ty will get that sippy cup she is so concerned about! It was a great day spent at the Opryland Hotel with our sweet family and friends.

Rutland Fun Run and 5k

I love this picture...look at everyone leaning forward...they're ready to go! You can see the smiles, the anticipation and the determination! Love sweet Chloe (stroller), she's not sure why they have to be so loud!

There were many family teams in both races. Here the Vorhies Men are preparing for their last big sprint to the finish line! In true Logan spirit, he gives the crowd exactly what they need to cheer him on!

There's my girl Kendall! She thought she wanted to participate until she realized how 'long' one mile is. But then we arrived and she saw her friends (pictured here with Emmie), and she jumped right in.

Mallory wasn't short on friends either. Later she told me that she was holding hands with her friends. She said "I told them, we look like we're getting in love." She so sweet. (Lydia, Mallory and Brianna)

Team Bing enjoyed their run together. Olivia and Craig slowed down in order to savor the moment. Not pictured is Grace...she had already crossed the finish line and secured her 2nd place medal!

No doubt the cutest spectator there!

Was a great feeling crossing the finish line with Kendall. After her 1 mile fun run she joined me in the 5k! No medals won here, but perhaps a new hobby for the two of us?

Kendall and Julianna both won medals for their fast little legs!

First Place Over All Girl Winner goes to Mary!! Much deserved too. Congratulations Mary!

Soccer Sister

Our soccer girl, Mallory, had a great game a few weekends ago. She was 'in the zone' and not at all concerned with her ponytails (which is usually the case). I have to admit that I am one of those parents, who walk up to the field shouting words of encouragement ('Put your foot on the ball!!! Goooo!!! Pay attention!! Good Job!)..I'm my own worse enemy. I'm waiting for Brian to call me out, as I would absolutely do the same if it were reversed. Soccer is his sport, one he played as a child and into High School. Kendall tried it for a few seasons, but lost interest. Mallory has good potential as a runner, but boy is she a social butterfly out there! Once I watched her hold hands with a team mate and skip over to the huddle that was fighting over the soccer ball. Yes..that was a "Pay Attention!!" moment. She just smiled at me, and introduced me to her friend. Where were my manners?