Dashing Through the Rain?

Well, we kicked off Thanksgiving day with the Drumstick Dash in Broad Ripple.  Andy, myself, my mom, and Andy's sister Sara headed to the race at about 7:30 am.  The race started at 9 am and followed a 4.5 mile course through the streets of Broad Ripple.  There were some interesting costumes and lots of people (over 9,000).  Andy finished in about 35 minutes with the gals coming in a bit behind that - we were walking!!  While all this walking/running was happening, Cal was kicked back at home with Papa Stephen.  The plan is for Cal to join us in his stroller next year.  I can tell that he's really looking forward to it.
After the race, Andy, Sara, Cal, and I packed up the car (oh my it was full!) and headed to Berne.  It was a full house - Ben/Dianna, Joe/Jackie/Grant, Jane/Gene, Grandma/Grandpa, Milly/Byron, Sara, and of course, Andy/Cal/myself.  Everyone gathered for a great meal with all the trimmings.  Unfortunately, all Cal was able to eat was his yucky old formula.  He did, however, show off his fabulous Thanksgiving bib. Cal got to meet his cousin Grant for the first time and they seemed to hit it off.  By the time I grabbed my camera, Grant had managed to race away (he's moving fast these days) but I'll post a pic when I get one from Milly.

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!

Today, we drove to Berne for a shower in honor of Calvin.  Aunt Sara is in town from Florida so she joined us.  Everyone had a great time - good conversation and good food all around.  Calvin was so thankful for the many lovely things he received.  Our friend Danette bought him his first pair of running shoes.  Andy was quite excited about those!  He also got lots of outfits in larger sizes so he'll be well-dressed for a long time to come.  Andy says that Calvin will be better dressed than he is - true!  He's looking forward to reading the many great books he got, too.  I know I'm looking forward to sharing them with him.  Calvin did sleep through most of the excitement but was happy to meet friends and family he hadn't had a chance to see yet.  He was passed all around the room so everyone could get a look at that cute little face!