Spring Break 2011

Well, I think it is safe to say we all had a wonderful Spring Break, but, we did split up a bit this year...

Jackson was invited to go to...drum roll, please...Milwaukee, WI with Quinn and his parents. Of course, he was super excited about showing off HIS home state to some local Hoosiers. On the way up, they stopped in Chicago at Cuma's a hard rock restaurant where Jackson had the mighty Pantera Burger. They toured a brew pub over the weekend and enjoyed brats for breakfast...plus, Jackson came home with a case of beer...Sprecher Root Beer, that is!

John and I traveled with Mya (and Puck) down south a few hours to Brown County - beautiful area!! We stopped and shopped at the outlet mall for several hours - some great bargains for all of us. We found an awesome running trail right outside our hotel and enjoyed a beautiful run while exploring the city of Columbus. It was a little chilly so John went and found some coffee while Mya and I braved the horses. It was a great trail ride although the lady in front of us was bucked off her horse - kind of scary to watch...and so glad it wasn't one of us! We window shopped for the afternoon in Nashville at all the cool little shops and just enjoyed each other's company...a great, great weekend together. We hope to get back to explore the area with bikes this summer...and with Jackson - his kind of country!!

Jackson on  his way to WI for Spring Break '11
Quinn, Erin, Jackson, Tom

One of Mya's outfits...she really needed to sell me on the shoes!!

Getting ready for the horse ride - kind of chilly!

Here we go... on Snickerdoodle and Shakira.

She's off! We just giggled at each other the whole time...my face hurt at the end! :)

Of course we found some great food in the area too!

Roz's Annual Spring Break Visit

 Roz made his annual trip 'down south' for a few days of Spring Break. He ran in the Shamrock 10k race with us - his first event of the season also. He was so brave to attempt to help John fix our toilets...I promise I already called the plumber!! He and John traveled to Indy on Saturday to hit a couple of bike shops - and they both came home empty-handed...AMAZING! We enjoyed a long run on Sunday morning together and took him out to lunch at Cammack Station with Jackson. And then shopping at the Muncie Mall where he found the bargain of the year...three sweaters for $15! So happy!!

Race morning...a bit chilly!!

Sharing the coke seat
at Cammack Station with Jack-boy

Relaxin' in the middle of the mall
while Mya finishes shopping

Muncie Shamrock 10k/5k Run

John, Mya, and I at our first event of 2011

We ran our first event this weekend, the Muncie Shamrock 10k/5k run. It was great to travel just two miles down to Westside Park and run along the River Greenway which we have spent numerous hours on either running or biking. Mya ran the 5k and was the third woman to cross the finish line - she is sporting her lovely prize below. John and I ran the 10k - I was the third place woman (also won a pair of glasses but no picture) and  John placed 6th overall. It was a very cool morning - perfect for running...a little windy but the sun was shining! We love sharing this passion with Mya and are just so proud of her effort and successes!!

She wins!! ...a lovely pair of new sport glasses!

YHS Winter Percussion Show

YHS Winter Percussion
Jackson - quads, Alex - quads, Jordan - bass drum

Jackson and the YHS Winter Percussion ensemble performed a preview night before their semi-state performance on Saturday morning. The title of the show was 'Journey' and showcased songs from the group Journey but also portrayed a journey from Yorktown to Indianapolis...State Finals. John and I really enjoyed the show and Jackson rocked! He taught himself how to play the quads much like he taught himself how to play the bass drum for marching band last summer. He might have found his talent! :) During the big finale at the end, Jackson whipped his hair around - very impressive!

A face only a mother could love!

Whipping his air around during the finale!! Such a rockstar!

Note - They played a great show the next morning but did not make the top 16 so they were not able to perform at State...but, it was a great JOURNEY!