E's first rafting trip!

This past weekend we took Elias out on the water for the first time. Sadly, we didn't even use our own boat. That marks a whole summer of our poor, lonely raft being left in the rafters in the garage. Hopefully next year will be less despicable. Elias seemed to enjoy himself as no crying ensued during the two hour trip down the river.

Ryder and Elias before getting into the boat



Right before E bit Ryder...not a proud parenting moment

Hopefully we'll get out more next summer! We put in near Glenwood Springs, right below the Shoshone section. It was a beautiful morning. After taking out, we drove over to Leadville to catch a glimpse of the LT100. Elias helped Aaron set up the tent.

We put Elias in the empty tent to play for a bit by himself while we caught up with Rob and Jenna.

We went into town and caught the first place finisher - I think he came in around 9 pm. That's an amazing time to have run 100 miles! Here's a shot of Aaron and Elias watching the finish...

...and one of Elias early Sunday morning in the tent.

We stopped at the finish line at watched the last two hours of the race. It was SO inspirational. Heartbreaking, too, to hear the gun go off signaling the 30 hour mark. I can't imagine being able to hear the gunshot, knowing you missed the finish by minutes. Aaron definitely got geared up for next summer.

Quick MN Weekend

We drove to Minneapolis for a very quick weekend, and Elias flew with Oma and Opa. Friday we went out on Kev's boat with Uncles, Oma and Opa, Auntie Rita, GG, cousin H and her parents.

Aaron spent Saturday recovering from a terrible hangover. He slept in the park while Elias laid in the grass next to him, and I was busy doing wedding things.

Elias was a machine on the dance floor! He seems to favor 80's bands. Sunday we woke up early and drove back home, and Elias stayed with Uncle Matt and Auntie Rita.