Last weekend we went to Elkhart Lake for the annual triathlon. This year we stayed in a beautiful rented home with some of Andy and Heidi's Ironworks team members and their families.
It was awesome to get to know them better and so fun to have some extra time in such a fun town.
The house was gorgeous and slept many friends, but we still had all four of us in one room, which did not bode well for a good night sleep for anyone. Between musical beds, kids that kick, sprawl and snore, and no curtains and an early group of competitors getting breakfast --- we were all up for the day at 5am!
I was fortunate enough to snap this cool photo --- the house was close enough to the resort that we could walk back and forth so this is the group leaving for the race. I was trying not to use the flash and it is through a screen --- but I think it looks like a time lapse photo -- (some might call it blurry) I like to think they are moving so fast to get there!
Loved getting to know these neighbors better over the weekend --- Mary Ellen and I tag teamed the kids during the race and the girls were a huge help with the stroller and entertaining our boys!
Annual photo of Patrick and Dusty - I think this is year 4!
Abram and James saying hello during the swim!
Dusty was so fast coming out of the water, he almost missed his cheering section!
Isaac on the swings at the park during the bike.
We chose to be transition cheerers this year --- so nice to just have the strollers and no racing back and forth to the cars, especially for a "short" race!
The kids running across the resort between the bike and the run.
You might notice James' backpack. This was a rare occasion where I pulled out the leash backpack. Just too nerve-racking to be standing on the side of a busy street with bikers zooming by.
He didn't love it, but it made me feel better!
Waiting at the finish line to cheer on the Daddies!
Allie helping James see over the fence.
Andy coming through the finish line shoot.
The Terrill family --- Mike rocked his day and took 2nd in his age group.
Jonathan also participated in a kids triathlon the next morning --- excited for when James is old enough to do it too!
Pain Cave team post race!
Jimmy staying hydrated in his own way.
The Ironworks team, plus Patrick!
Family pizza night on Saturday.
The ladies went to pick up the pizza from the Tiki Hut and got some margaritas while they cooked.
(We might have told the waiter to take his time putting in the order!)
The big kids enjoyed playing with Isaac - peek - ee - boo! (that's how James says it!)
Up close and personal with Gavin.
And this is what happens when Mary Ellen mentions chocolate cake!
Thanks again for a wonderful weekend - we are excited for next year :)
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