My brother Kevin got us hooked on Tempe's annual Pat's Run, a 4.2 mile race honoring ASU alumnus, Phoenix Cardinal, Army Ranger and all around hero Pat Tillman. We've run it every year as a family, and I don't know about the rest of the kids in my family, but I really enjoy the run.The crowds, the stadium, the volunteers, all add to an incredible event honoring a man who was killed as he served his fellow Americans. Going to Tempe, running with thousands of others who appreciate Pat and what he represents always makes me think of the scripture, "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
This year, Dave and I ran together, and they started the race in waves, about 30 seconds or a minute apart. There were so many runners, that Dave and I, who were in the first wave, finished, left the stadium, found Lacy and the Sweetie™ (who were pushing strollers), and walked the course with them. Henry was pretty nonchalant about the whole thing. He was sporting his hat, his attention-grabbing sunglasses (complete with head strap), and a nice layer of sunscreen. He loved people watching as we made our way through the course. We met up with Scott and Brooke and the Allreds afterwards and enjoyed some lunch together at Pei Wei, skyping with Mom and Dad in Ukraine thanks to the modern marvel that is the iPhone. All in all, a great day!
So, thanks to Kevin for starting what I hope will be a family tradition for years to come. We missed you and your family, Mom & Dad, and Elder Steven.
Now, for the photos!
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| The crowds...impressive. |
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| More people? Really? |
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| Getting ready...Peeps looks pumped! |
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| Post race with the Boy. |
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| Cuties! |
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| A happy, and sorta sweaty, family. |
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