The Holley Pack: September & October Update

On the 25th of September Cora and I participated in America's Largest all Women's 5K Race, Walk, or Stroll with our friends' Christina and Breckin. I was pretty excited because this was my first race (even though I was just walking) since I had Cora and because it was Cora's first race as well. Even more cool was that we got to share it with Christina and Breckin (who is supposed to marry Cora someday).

The photo above shows Cora and I at the start line just in front of the state capitol. She was all decked out in her Boise State Bronco Gear to show support for our team. I never really was one for school spirit while I was going to BSU, but now that I have two degrees from BSU I guess I could show a little support.

Here are Cora and Breckin awaiting the start of the race. They have it pretty cush in their Chariots. I have to say, strolling along in a race with a yummy cup of coffee isn't so bad either. The course took us through downtown, up next to the train depot, across the bench, and we finished in Ann Morrison Park. The scenery for the race was perfect as was the weather.

October 9th was the annual open house for Eagle Fire Department. I have always gone in the past with my friends and their children so this year it was pretty special that I could take Cora. Mike was working, so his crew was down at the main station helping out with the festivities. He was a pretty proud daddy. I LOVE this photo of them.

After the open house Cora and I went home for a nap and then it was off to Breckin's house for his first birthday celebration. What a fun party. It was great to see all the kids that have been born over the last year in our circle of friends. I feel really blessed that Cora will have such a great crew to grow up with. Below is a photo of Kevin, Breckin's grandpa, holding Cora.

These photos are from the other day. I was trying to get some cooking done inside and Mike wanted to work in the yard for a bit. Cora wasn't too interested in sitting in her bouncer or playing on the floor so I asked Mike to pack her around in the Kelty while he picked up the dog doo doo. She was so happy. I watched them from the kitchen window and she spent the entire time just looking around the backyard and playing with the rope on the inside of the back pack. Oh yeah, don't ask me about Mike's outfit, it is pretty funny though with the black long socks, slip on shoes, and plaid swim trunks.

Here is Cora all set up to go in the Kelty. She was so content. I can't wait to take her out this Fall for some day hikes. This Kelty will come in handy for snowshoeing as well.

Cassius is pretty fond of Cora and Cora is very fond of Cassius. I think this photo depicts a bond that these two are going to have over the time we have with Cassius. Cassius is so great with her. He is always checking in on her while she is in her bouncer and often gets in trouble because he wants to check on her while she is napping, which usually wakes her up because he isn't very good at sneaking in her room. Often times, I will catch him trying to push her door open with his nose and if I do, he will just lay in the hall outside her door until she wakes up. Cassius makes Cora laugh. They are so cute together.