This weekend was packed full of fun family events.  We started it off with the Diaper Dash on Saturday morning.  It was a cold morning, but we made it to the Capitol ready for Emily to compete in her first race!  If you are not familiar, the Diaper Dash is like a turtle race, except with babies.  All of the babies start out in the middle of a circle and crawl to the outer edge of the circle.  It was pretty cute and I have to admit I am pretty proud of Emily taking 2nd place!!

Resting before the big race

Emily's first bib!

These adorable signs helped Emily into the finish

Ready for racing...a little distracted by the leaves

"I'm ready!"

Outta my way!

With her medal!

After the Diaper Dash we hurried home for Karen's baby shower.  It was a windy city themed shower so there was a trivia game with Chicago questions and mini deep dish pizzas and mini hot dogs, the food you HAVE to get while in Chicago!  I think everyone had a nice time and that Karen felt "showered" with excitement and love.  The countdown is officially on and I can't wait to meet Shorty very soon!  I am still betting on Shorty being a girl but only time will tell!

Clothesline banner

Shorty banner

Plates!

Favors

Karen and her cake (where is that bump??)

The cake

Shorty!

Pre Shower Playtime

Mini deep dish pizzas

Mini hotdogs

The glowing mama-to-be

With grandma!

We wrapped up the weekend with Patrick's race, the TC 10 mile.  It was cold for spectating so we were bundled up but it was, apparently, great weather for running.  Patrick felt great throughout the run and finished at about 1:47.  In fact, his whole team ran a great race.  According to Patrick, a marathon is next!

Bundled up and ready to spectate!

Mile 3

Mile 6

Johnnie - mile 6

Congratulations daddy!!

Team Reach

Proud mama!

With all of the activities and excitement, we skipped swimming lessons on Sunday but will be back next week.  I haven't blogged about it yet but yes, Emily is in swimming lessons and seems to really like hanging out at the pool with daddy on Sunday afternoon!

We're looking forward to a relaxing October and Emily's first Halloween!!
The Harrisons