MPSF Indoor Championships 2013

 A while back, while on our way to Palm Springs Drew was racing in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Indoor Championships in Seattle.  This is the Pac 12 Championships plus a few more schools. 

He was racing the 5000M on a 300M indoor track.

We were hoping to stream it live as we were driving, but David's IPad would not allow live streaming.  We were truly bummed and did not have much time to figure out a back up plan.

David quickly called Danielle and told her to get it online and give us a play-by-play over the phone. 

Poor girl was home alone with Harrison trying to get him down for the night!  LOL

She did get him down and we were off.

I was driving through the middle of downtown Sacramento at rush hour when all this was happening at dusk.  What a hilarious combination.

So being a runner herself, Danielle was able to give us good play-by-play as the race was progressing because she is knowledgeable.

David kept interrupting her to tell her who the other runners were--it was kind of fun listening to the way they were bantering back and forth.

Then as things progressed they both were getting so excited and David kept grabbing my arm.  I had to keep reminding him I was still trying to drive!

Then as Drew passes everyone Danielle just starts screaming he is in the lead, he is in the lead---David is hanging on every word.

Then Danielle says they are coming, they are coming.

Then just yelling....

David is about to pass out in the car, because Danielle is so excited she forgets to tell us who wins!!!!

Wow, what a way to hear about an amazing race.

So Congratulations Drew on being the 2013 MPSF Indoor 5000M Champion!

We are very excited for you.

Oh and we did get to see it about an hour down the road when it was posted online.

So here it is if you would like to see it.

 http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/250020-2013-MPSF-Indoor-championships/video/695636-m-5k-f01-drew-jordan-upsets-stanford-contingent-2013-mpsf

Last Catch Up Post...Maybe...

 One of  our beautiful stops on our trip was to the Joshua Tree National Forest.

 I take great delight in seeing new place and things. 

 We saw these little guys all over the place.  From a distance they looked like a bunch of the little minions from Despicable Me running all over the desert!

 Isn't it amazing God's diversity in creation.  What would the world be with only one kind of cactus?

Hannah and I marveled over this bird's nest in the middle of all the thorns!  Yeah you really have to look it is well disguised.

 Then we talked of how it looked as though God was having fun with building blocks when he made these formations!

 And of course we had to discuss whether these stairs were man made or God made.  I have to remember that some things in life I do have to take the time and talk Hannah through, she is such a delight and has opened my eyes in so many ways.

 Here is our contrast picture of our beautiful rock formation pictures for you.

 Now you can see how big they are.

 An old gold mine back in the hills.

 This was the hike we went different directions on because the boys were going on a run---I was not kidding when I said they took every advantage of new running trails!

 See Caleb way up there!

 This was a big step for me too because I have lots of bad memories of trail runs and hikes, that I do not do to well on trails so much.  Yet God gave me peace and allowed me to enjoy the beauty of His creation with out fear!  Very major for me.

 Had to show you the cute little bunnies that were running all over the resort we stayed at.  So fun.  The first night we just kept seeing shadows racing across the paths--I was just praying they were not big rats!  I was very thankful to see these cute little guys the next morning--LOL

 Yes, we were blessed with a very lovely place in the middle of the dessert to refresh.

 Another  zoo visit.  The Living Desert in Palm Springs is beautiful if you ever get a chance.

 This wild cat was so much more obedient than our dog :/

 Beautiful animals in natural settings.

 More cactus.

 We loved the storks backwards knees!  And his long legs reminded me of Hannah's.

 Mr. Tortoise we enjoyed seeing because our friends, the Greens, have one that will get big too.

 The beautiful regalia on display.

 My family!  Caleb had just been saying it was too hot and he needed a place to refill his water bottle.  I was OK with the water bottle part, but after a winter in the Pacific Northwest I told him NO complaints about warm weather were allowed!

 Ok Ok  last couple of cactus!

Thank you Lord for your awesome creation for us to enjoy!

Busy

 While in Palm Springs we were privileged to go to a horse jumping competition.

 Now I will start with saying we are not familiar with this sport at all, nor the etiquette of being on the grounds, so it was a little intimidating.

 We had a great time.  Especially Hannah.  She loved every minute of it.

 Then of course there was lots and lots of pool time.

 And my bathing beauty wanted me to know she was getting tanned!  You go girl!

 And I bet you can tell what age Caleb has reached!  Get that camera out of my face Mom---Not again Mom!

 Putting my pride aside here---I sure do love this little guy!

 Nothing like burring your sister that makes a teenage heart glad.

 And of course our little man again!  Life is so very sweet.

 Hannah was trying to rub Harrison's tummy, butt this little teething drool bucket had a different idea for that hand.  It was very cute.

 And some lovin' from Justice.  I think he was feeling a little left out.

 Awe!

 Just found this one from the game.  Harrison was lovin' the game!

 My kids getting their first experience with an oasis.

 Of course if you live in our family that means a good place for a trail run.  Caleb was glad Dad was up to running and training with him for his 10 mile run in April.

 My beautiful treasure--Precious says it all!

 The stunning little oasis in the middle of the desert.

 And we will finish up with some Grandpa and Harrison time.  Working out those muscles and chewing on some shoes.  Lots of fun.

An Extra Day!

 After our visit with Danielle and Ryan in Santa Barbara, we headed to Palm Springs for a week of sunshine.  And were very blessed when Danielle, Ryan and Harrison decided to come with us for a couple of days!  Yeah!!!

 The first day we headed out to Phoenix.  We drove by the General Patton Museum, but it was closed, so we just looked at lots of tanks.

 Then we went to a spring training game!

 And guess who was playing?  Ryan's favorite team, the San Francisco Giants!  Go Giants!  It was beautiful and sunny!  We sat in the grass in right field and just took it all in.

 David and Caleb loved being right next to the bull pen and watching the guys warm-up.

 For me----Well I can actually tell you I have absolutely no idea what happened at the game.  I had this wonderful ball of sleepiness and was in my own little love world.

 My beautiful daughter and our handsome grandson!

 I think he was liking this pool thing!  What a ham!

 Caleb loves spending time with all the big guys in the family.  He really misses them when they are not around.

 Everyone took some time floating in the lazy river.  Caleb more like raced around it.

 Just chilling. 

 Just learning to swim with Dad!

 Awe---I love it when they take that wet diaper off!

 Our sweet Harrison is getting chunky!  Gotta love baby rolls.

 Grandpa and Harrison loves.

 Just chillin' with my Grandpa!