Redrock Relay 2010

Chris got to run the Redrock Relay with my family this year. I was so jealous but not quite up to running it myself. Next year though, I am committed to be ready. And so excited to run it!

Grant, Eleanor and I went down to cheer them on. We stayed at my Grandma and Grandpa Thorley's house and had a good time visiting with them and being around for different parts of the race.

The Redrock is 186 miles that a team of 12 runners completes. It started in Brian Head and finished just outside of Zion National Park. Typically, each person runs 3 different legs of it. My dad, sister Emily, Aunt Lynne, Uncle Paul, Uncle Rod, Uncle Steve, Uncle Mark, Cousin Dave, Cousin Scott, Cousin Brittany, Cousin Dane and Chris all ran it. Uncle Matt and Cousin Kate helped with the driving and pacing. It was awesome to see how united they were and how much they helped cheer and encourage each other along. I loved being able to be involved even just a little and like I said before, can't wait to be on the team next year!

One of the race vehicles

Eleanor waiting at the park where the finish line was.

Chris finishing his last leg of the race. It was really, really hot but he did awesome!

Grant and my dad waiting for Chris to come around the corner.

Another of the race vehicles. Good thing we have these big vans in the family.

And here is a video of Grant dancing. We were at the finish line waiting for the last team member to come in so the whole team could run in and cross the finish line together. Grant was dancing to the music that was playing. He will hardly pass up the chance to dance to a little music.

The Birthday Boy

Grant turned 3 last month and we had so much fun celebrating it. We headed down to Orem and it worked out great to have both my family and Chris's there to celebrate it. That morning we went up to Sundance to see if they were still doing ski lift rides and to see the leaves. The lift was already closed for the season but Grant had a blast running around with his cousins and using his little camera to take pictures. We went to BYU and ate at the Cougareat for lunch and then walked around the Bookstore. Later that evening we had everyone over for an "Orange" birthday party. Every time I would ask Grant what he wanted for his birthday he would say, "orange cake, orange balloons, and orange presents." So that's what we did. Thanks to everyone that helped him have such a great birthday!

We sure love you Grant and are glad you are a part of our family!

Halloween

Grant wanted to be Mario for Halloween this year. The mustache was huge and glued his mouth shut. It was pretty funny to hear him try to talk with it on.

Chris made his Mario costume the Halloween he and I were engaged. I was Princess Peach but unfortunately that costume didn't fit me for this Halloween. He had thought about converting his into Luigi but ran out of time. I think they look pretty good as Big and Little Mario.

Eleanor was a leopard.

She also was this darling skeleton. So cute!

The Super Marios!

Eleanor Eva Barlow

We blessed Eleanor over Labor Day weekend. My brother Matt went into the MTC that following week and we wanted to have him there for the blessing. Sam and Michelle blessed Lily that weekend as well and it was wonderful to share this special time with them and all of our family.



This is the dress that I and my two sisters wore when we were blessed. My Grandma Bunker made it right before my baby blessing. It is simple and beautiful and I loved having the opportunity to use it for Eleanor.



Lily and Eleanor in their blessing dresses.



The Dads.



The Moms.



Sunday dinner group babies: John, Eleanor, Lily, Elle.



Sam & Michelle blessed Lily in Jeff and Suz's home later Sunday night. This was the first Sunday that we had all of the new babies together. We put them on the couch for a picture and it was so funny to see the big crowd gather to admire them. Though I can't blame them. All the babies are pretty darn cute.