The Practice Easter Run

I didn't spend a whole lot of time researching this but it looks like as of June or so of 2009 Kristin pretty much took over running the blog so it's been quite a leave of absence for the dad. I suppose this is a post in the right direction.

Last Saturday our neighborhood put together a kids Easter Egg hunt in nearby Fred Fletcher Park. Kristin & Jake put together some eggs with & she went to help hide them while Jake & I cruised over & joined the parade of wagons (man, apparently everyone has them) walking the 3 block distance to the park.



With bunny ears in tow (we actually had 2 varieties), the little guy was ready to find some eggs. I don't think he really knew why but he was excited about it. In the end though, we negotiated to a single basket.



Ready to get going (& wearing ear set #2). We had to wait a bit for all the kids to make it.



Jake did very well & quickly filled up the basket with ~ 20 eggs.



And once the eggs were collected, it was time to shove the free candy directly into the cheeks. We tried to contain the intake, though with cookies & cupcakes on hand as well it was quite a sugar high.



All in all though a great time. The best part about it is we get to do it again this Saturday in our buddy Lanier's Easter Egg hunt. The average age of the participant will likely be going up this weekend but we think Jake will be more than up to the challenge.

March for Babies 2011!!

We, once again, have been delinquent bloggers. I'm posting a quick one tonight to help get the word out for our March for Babies walk - which is just over 2 weeks away. I set a super ambitious goal this year of $5,000 - nearly $2,000 over what we raised last year, and it's looking like we aren't going to come anywhere close. So, please, just $10, or even $5 will bring us closer to that goal. Trust me, $5 is better than $0!! :) Just click on the badge to the right.

For the Raleigh-based folks, stay tuned for information on a special Pronto Pasta fundraising night! 15% of profits will go to Team Cubby - as long as you tell them that's who you're there for at the cash register!

Thanks everyone!!

Jake flips for babies (note the self clapping at the end)