We finished! The crew at Folsom Stadium
Here we go! THe before pic...
When I was in 2nd grade, we lived in Iwakuni, Japan. I went to an elementary school on the military base.... that year the teachers taught us the words and sign language to "Proud to be an American". We sang and signed the song and were featured on the local news. I have long since forgotten the signs to one of my favorite songs, but have never forgotten how truly blessed we are to live in this country. Call me a nerd, but July 4 is my favorite day of the year... that and Memorial Day always seems to bring a tear at the thought of how selfless and brave our military men and women are.
When I was in 2nd grade, we lived in Iwakuni, Japan. I went to an elementary school on the military base.... that year the teachers taught us the words and sign language to "Proud to be an American". We sang and signed the song and were featured on the local news. I have long since forgotten the signs to one of my favorite songs, but have never forgotten how truly blessed we are to live in this country. Call me a nerd, but July 4 is my favorite day of the year... that and Memorial Day always seems to bring a tear at the thought of how selfless and brave our military men and women are.
SO... for THIS Memorial Day and many more to come, the Banks crew decided to run/walk the Bolder Boulder. Let me restate- the Banks WOMEN decided to brave it. Jaime and Logan ran while Mom and TOri walked next to me as Danika rode in Daddy's fancy new hiking backpack. Phew! Those 6.2 miles were nothing! We made it smiling, singing and dancing the whole way (minus the evil hill at the end of the course).
The best part of the morning was what awaited us at the end of the race. We walked into Folsom Stadium, which was AWESOME! We found some seats and cheered as a parachuter landed in the field carrying behind them a flag from each of the 5 services. They played "Proud to be an American", and a parachuter circled the stadium trailing the beautiful AMerican Flag. There is nothing like 50,000 people singing "Proud" and cheering as the American Flag lands. I wish patriotism would last longer than a few select days out of the year. They finished the tribute with Taps, a 21 gun salute and the national anthem... which, yes, I teared up, AGAIN. Can't help it:)
Danika did great the whole time! She slept for the first 4 miles then chatted with every person who would acknowledge her for the last 2. Just as we left the stadium, it began pouring and by the time we were at the car, I was completely soaked. The morning ended with me sore, wet and tired.... the remedy? A hot shower, cup of chai, nap and a long backrub from Nate, maybe????
2 comments:
oh how fun!!! I love races!!!!!! I totally agree with you ... I am Proud to be an American
Hey Ari,
It totally depends on where we are going. If the place we are heading has a carseat that is appropriate we just leave it at home. Evan is in a bigger car seat now and my parents don't have extra so we check it. Most airlines let you check it for free though ... it isn't a big deal, just a lot of stuff to carry. LOVE YOU!!!! Have fun!!!
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