On March 6th, the whole family went out to Rocksprings, Texas to camp and spend the weekend having fun. I ran a trail marathon, and Ethan and William cheered me on. The marathon took place at a summer camp complete with a river, canoes, cabins, games, and a zip line. After the marathon, Ethan talked me into riding the 880 ft. long zip line over the Nueces River next to him. It was fun, but I was pretty scared to jump off that platform.

Here we go - you can see those two small dots hanging from the wire!

Whee! I am coming down the line.

Ethan give dad a "thumbs up" sign after his ride.

I had lots of fun - look at that crazy hair.

It's over already? We had a blast!

The race director put this sign up as a joke - I happened to look over and see the kids playing a ball game in the "Whiners Penalty Box." I could not resist the picture.

A picture of the beautiful Nueces River which we crossed several times during the run - yes my feet and legs got wet!

Me and William at an aid station - 9 miles left for me at this point.

Ethan helped out too and worked at an aid station!

I was the third place female finisher - here is my award!!

Ethan spent lots of time perfecting his moves on a Rip Stick.

Here he is at one of the camp climbing walls.

Skipping rocks in the creek

A final note - Ethan has become quite the runner himself winning first place in the school running club races of 1.3 miles during the months of both January and February 2010 (he even beat some 6th graders!). Way to go Ethan!

William has been bike racing, and Me and Ethan have been joining in the fun cheering him on. Here are some shots from William's first race of the season in February 2010 - The Driveway.

Posing with William after the race

Ethan and his friend are proud of dad

William warms up on his trainer

The boys pose in front of the racers getting ready for the start.

Ethan and Zane win!

A fun day was had by all!

In January, Me and Ethan went to Phoenix, Arizona to visit Grandma and Grandpa Bond and Great Grandpa Bond! I also ran the PF Chang's Phoenix Rock and Roll Marathon! Here are some pictures from the trip.

Here I am with Ethan at the hotel before the race start - it is early in the morning!


My Marathon Finishers Medal!


It's a deal - Ethan with Great Grandpa Bond

The three generation high five!

Outside the Marathon Expo and Packet Pickup

Me and Ethan checked in with the Simpson family at the Expo.

I am picking up my race number!

Yes, this really the blog about the Holidays 2009. Starting with Thanksgiving which we spent in Corpus. William and I went out for a 62 mile bike ride the day before Thanksgiving. Here is a picture that we took of ourselves crossing the ferry in Port Aransas.
Here I am with my new bike!

Aunt Claire helps to prepare the delicious Thanksgiving meal!

Bill and Gail put the finishing touches on dinner.

And of course, if it is Thanksgiving in Corpus - we go to the beach. Here is Ethan's sand castle.

Ethan and dad have some fun in the surf.

Moving on to Christmas morning. Here is Ethan trying out his new skateboard that santa brought him.

Ginger is tired from all the Christmas morning excitement and uses her new toy as a head rest.

Biscuit got the same toy and has the same idea ....

What time is it anyway?

Ethan shows off his cool new t-shirt from Grandpa Bond and Grandma Leanna.

Ethan loves Monopoly City!

Here he is standing on his skateboard holding the video on how to do tricks.

Family game night with Aunt Claire!

Here we are by Bill and Gail's Christmas tree

Father and son ... Ethan is looking so grown up (especially in that shirt).

This is at our house in Cedar Park. Ethan and his best friend Zane who helped us trim our tree.

Dad gives Ethan a lift to put the star on the tree.

Here we are at Ethan's school just before his holiday show (Ethan is dressed like he is from Australia for his part in the show).

Ethan and Grandma on Christmas Eve

Ethan and Grandpa Ed

Me, mom, Ethan

On New Year's Eve - we went bowling to celebrate! It was lots of fun!