Saturday, July 4, 2009

Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!!!!!

We had such a great 4th of July...it started VERY early. I had to pick up our babysitter at 6:00 a.m. and then we went to the Watermelon Run 5K in Winter Park. What a trooper our babysitter Kim is to get up that early and then when we got there there were THOUSANDS of people and we had to park about 1/4 mile away and walk to the starting line. Little did she know she would be going the distance :) The kids had a blast doing the kids run. I was amazed at how far Luke's group ages 6 and up had to go. They probably ran 1/4 mile and he did great. And then Emma did AWESOME, even with not feeling great. She started out at the back of the pack and totally caught me off guard when she was the second person behind the lead bike! Wow she is fast! Then there's Gavin....he's not quite into the kids runs yet :) He wasn't thrilled but Matt helped him across. Fun day.

Then we went to some friends house for the rest of the day to swim and barbecue and do fireworks. I love the 4th!

Also Happy Birthday to my dear Grandpa Searle who left us about 11 years ago. I love you Grandpa and appreciate all you did for our country and our family!











Gavin was giving Emma a pep talk :)










8 comments:

Grandma and Grandpa Gillespie said...

WOW... WHAT A 4TH OF JULY!!!! WE MISSED ALL OF YOU AT THE FAMILY PARTY AT OUR HOUSE. THE BOYS WENT GOLFING AND DECIDED IT WOULD BE AN ANNUAL AFFAIR NOW - THE ALLEN SEARLE CLASSIC!

Jocelyn said...

Is it wrong that I totally cried watching that video! The kids are so awesome!

Heidi Reid said...

Way to go Rose Family! You are all inspiring!

Greg and Wendy said...

What a neat family race. I was crying watching it too, Julie! They do some neat things in Orlando. Matt, why didn't you tell me you were doing that on the 4th (or had already done it!?) You rascal!

Greg and Wendy said...

Wow, Gavey...how far did you run?

Cindy said...

Okay, I now feel really guilty! I spent the 4th eating and you spent it exercising! Way to go Rose's!!! Gavin looks less than thrilled, it just made me giggle and Luke and Emma (wow!) They did awesome. You guys do such fun things!

Anonymous said...

Holy crap!!!!! You guys are getting so fast! I challenge luke and emma to a race next time we meet. :) Oh, and by the way, i saw gavin's little nacho libre outfit. He is #1! I can't wait to see you guys again!

Lori Wilson said...

You guys are amazing!!!! How fantastic that you can make fitness a family affair. We are in awe of your determination and stick-to-it-iveness!!! Way to go Luke, Em, and Gav -- you guys rock!!!