Ethan's Run 2011...

I am so happy that we did this event again this year. It was amazing. We were up and loaded in the car by 7 am and headed to the race. Rusty, Rhonda and a bunch of friends ran the 10k, and we even knew a couple (crazies) people doing the 1/2 Marathon. So many friends of ours came out that day to support us, and the cause, and I am so so so glad. I got to reconnect with other Heart Mom's I met last year, and meet a few new ones. And I learned even more about the support community available for CHD kids as they get older. (Like Braden qualifies to go to a summer camp on Coronado Island for free, cool huh?) Here goes picture overload.

Heading to the event

 The boys met Clifford

 Brenner trying to stay warm.

 This is Heidi, Ethan's Mom. She is amazing. This event raised $10,000 fo CHD families here in AZ.

 Rusty with some of our neighbors and friends Rhonda and Andrea, who all ran the 10k

 Me and one of my closest friends Ami

 Me and fellow Heart Mom (to Angel Jake) Elizabeth. She maes the softest blankets for CHD kids, I have her button on my sidebar.

 More friends who came to run the 10k or just to run the fun run to support us! Steph, Me, Ami and Sheri

 Rusty and Dave waiting for Rusty to start his run.

 Ami and Sean ran the 10k in honor of their nephew Angel Tate.

 The Farnsworth's brought their kids to come support Braden. So nice. Bethea's kids came too!

 These little guys we met at the Zoo. Lincoln has TGA and his brother's heart is fine. Such cute boys. Insisted on walking the whole way. Good job to their Mom and Dad for keeping up with em!

Gabrielle with the boys at the kids zone.

 Team Braden before the Fun Run Started -
Pops, Jill, Ryan, Gabrielle, Nana S, Noni, Me, Jaci, Berk, Braden and Brenner

 Rusty getting into his pace for the 10k. Proud Dad to a CHD Warrior!

 Aunt Rhonda tossing her jacket to the crowd. Gotta love me an action shot.

 Braden running the fun run.

 Rhonda survived the 10k!

Brenner had to fuel up after his walk.

 Braden met another DORV TGA kid, Will. His family lives in our same neighborhood. Small CHD world. (And that is flames painted on B's face fyi)

 Team Braden

Next year I want to make shirts for everyone who comes to walk with us. It was so fun seeing all the different teams. I love that we stood out in our green shirts. Most were in red or white. Plus it made spotting our runners very easy!