2009 Turkey Trot

It's official, we made it to another turkey trot! 42nd annual turkey trot and you couldn't have dreamed up better running weather! I'm sort of big on traditions, and this one is real important to me. What a great way to give thanks for our health and family while we run together... and the spirit of the people around you just makes you smile. I always feel so joyful inside when we run this race... it's a special one! This year the boys were actually excited to come and see all the people....no crying or screaming this year... pretty nice.

Getting Ready to Trot

Here are the two handsome fellows just out of the car, getting ready for mom and dad to give them an awesome ride with so much to see...2009 Turkey Trot!

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Well, I can't remember how many years I've done the turkey trot, but probably about 15. Brady and Breck have been at it every year counting back to when I was pregnant with both of them... yes, I trotted even then! I LOVE this tradition, it's so much fun and such a great way to start our day of Thanks.

Bounce House mania

Lucky us... the Turkey Trot had tons of bounce houses for the kids. They also enjoyed a marionette Christmas show and twisty balloons you'll see below. So fun.

Turkey Trot Kids area

Brady spied the twisted balloons floatin' around, so we HAD to find the balloon man. This guy was a hot commodity at the turkey trot. The line was long, but he was a fast twister, and both boys got dog's on a stick. I personally didn't want them to have the stick because it quickly turns into a deadly weapon when territory lines are crossed in the stroller, but I didn't have much choice, the dog balloon apparently can't exist without the stick.