Team Dirty Deeds at the Mud Run

I must say it was a hot, hot day, but team Dirty Deeds was ready for the run. This has been one year in the planning for them and nothing, not even the heat, could dim their excitement.

This was the first mud obstacle they encountered. They took off fast so they could be somewhat ahead of the pack so they could do their dive through the tires (and not be stuck behind a lot of runners waiting to get through).

This was the third mud obstacle (after the army crawl through the mud) and they are still going strong. I was a hot, sweaty mess as I was running to get to each obstacle to take pictures.

There was one other mud obstacle before this giant slide into mud, but I didn't go over there so I could be here to get their picture. I wish I could have shown you the whole slide in which they grabbed hands and launched themselves over the edge. They made a huge splash at the bottom. From here, it was a race to the finish.

Pooker and my sister, Peanut, after the run and they are still smiling! And yes, they both said they will do it again next year. I just really hope it isn't as hot.

My preshies

Look at these two snuggling--how precious!

My Sweeties

These are my two sweeties. Brownie loves to crawl on Pooker and give him kisses. She's such a sweet girl and loves to show her affection.

Bye-Bye, See you later!

Leaving is always the hard part, but it is just nice to have been home! Brownie is usually pretty tired on the way back and just wants to snuggle with us (she sleeps in the garage when we visit and we all miss our snuggling). She drapes herself across both our laps while we drive and every so often, breathes a deep contented sigh. I think I do, too.

Pictures of Family

This is the fort that my brother is working on building. So far, only the swings are completed. The fort structure will have a floor (halfway up) with railing around it and a ladder to climb up into it and a big green twisty slide to come down. It will be lots of fun! My Dad pushed my niece and nephew every morning we were home and it put my niece in her "happy pink place" (those were her words and pink is her favorite color).

Here is everyone standing around the tree that my niece's "treasure" was found in (placed there earlier by Dad in a tractor bucket (driven by my brother who lifted him up to place it as high as he could--they had to get it down with the "snake grabber" (long aluminum stick with a grabber on the end)).

Here is Brynna showing Grandad (my Grandad, her great-grandad) her treasure she had found.

And here we all are around the hole where my nephew is digging to find his treasure. (Yes, it was quite an exciting event. I only wished there was some treasure around that I could dig up.)

My little family--Pooker, Brownie, and I. It is always so fun to be home, but can be pretty busy, too!

Father and Dog-ter

Like Father, like Dog-ter. What a cute family I have!!!