Rain, Rain Go Away....

Well the rain may not be gone, but it did go away long enough this evening for some sunshine and a backyard baseball game. The big boys weren't still long enough for me to get any pictures, and well, the baby wasn't still either.Tucker getting away.

The island in our backyard serves as the infield for our neighborhood baseball games.

Jay doing a mighty fine job at centerfield ;)

And Tucker enjoying the wet grass.

Clapping for the big boys.

What can I say, we love to clap!

Sweet Dimples!

One

Sweet Baby Blues

These are just a few of my favorite pictures from Tucker's 1 year photo shoot.

You can contact the photographer at

www.maggieingramphotography.blogspot.com

Tucker Helms Rice

Tucker Helms Rice

May 7, 2008

7lbs. 8oz.
May 2009
What a difference a year makes!
Happy Birthday!

Who's the Man?

JayBird of course!!!

Today Jason and PJ fished the annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bass Tournament on the Rez. They finished 5th! I'm so proud of them. Especially, Jay! I always give him a hard time about not winning in all the tournaments he enters. He wins more than I give him credit for, and today was such an accomplishment for him! He has fished the Rez countless times in the past 4 years. The "veteran" Rez fisherman are tough and today he stood with them!

Blessed Be the Name.....

Saturday, when I stepped across the finish line there was such a rush of emotion. I couldn't believe I had done it. But then, I wanted to know where Molly was, since we had separated at mile 7. For me, the race was pretty easy up until that point. The crowds are amazing and the live music is a lot of fun. But, when we got separated. I thought, I can't do this by myself!!! I kept running and came to a church where they were singing...."Blessed be the name of the Lord!" When I heard that my eyes filled with tears, (as they are now). I knew then I could do this even if Molly and I weren't together.

I kept going and by mile 9 I could feel the heat starting to effect me. Sometime after mile 10 I had to start walking, but knew I had to finish this thing running! I walked about a mile or so trying to start back running a few times, but couldn't. Then I got to mile 12. The crowd picked up and so did their cheers. I began running and the closer I got the further away the finish line seemed. I was looking for Jay and Matthew and didn't find them. My memory seems so blurry. I finished, OH MY GOSH...I FINISHED!!

Where's Molly? I made my way throught the crowd and waited. She made it!!!

The heat took it's toll on both of us, but we had an amazing time!
Will I do this again? Can't wait!!! Sounds crazy, but I can't find the words to express what an expierence this was, both physhically and spiritually!

Unbelievable!

I just wanted to post a few pictures from the Half Marathon. Its still "soaking" in, and when I can put into words just exactly what an experience this was I will share with you all! All I can say at this point is that it was truely unbelievable. We both finished, but at different times. We got separated at about mile 7. My official time was 2:45 and Molly's was 3:01. Jason didn't get too many pictures due to the crowd. I will have more later from Molly. Above and below are from the begining around miles 1 and 3.

WE DID IT!!!!
We had all the best intentions to really celebrate, but as you can imagine we were so tired. We did manage to eat dinner and have a few drinks. Then off to bed it was!
I even had a few pics of me and Jason, but accidently deleted them.