ECO-Tri

This weekend was probably my busiest weekend all summer. It started on Friday night with hosting a Camelot cast party. The cast didn't leave our house until 2am! Let's just say, pregnancy has kept me from staying up this late...I was exhausted come Saturday morning. Becky came to visit us this weekend as well. She helped me set up for the cast party and enjoyed all of our weekend festivities.

We kicked off the Eco-Tri with an Eco-Fry. We all went to Laur and Jill's and enjoyed some fried zucchini. I did not try any this year because fried foods are not going so well for me as of right now. Becky enjoyed her first taste of fried zucchini. Thank you Laur and Jill for the ENORMOUS amount of spaghetti you made. I scarfed down two huge plates!

The boys headed off to bring the kayaks and bikes to the race, so Becky and I drove Kate and Maya to Kasson, so Maya could take her afternoon nap. We enjoyed some chatting time with Kate while the cutie slept. Then Mindy and the kids came home. We walked up to the park to enjoy the Kasson festival in the park. Of course I chowed down on some mini-doughnuts. Luckily, I wasn't the only one, but I think I out ate everyone...

After we spent some time with just the kids and girls, Becky and I went to West Concord to my friend Sarah's house. She was having a party of the summer! The food was DELICIOUS, and it was so fun to see some old Triton friends and students.

Becky and I were quite tired by this point, but we drove back to Kasson to watch the fireworks with the kids, Jon, Mindy, Laur and Jill. They were very nice. Harvey would yell go every time he wanted another firework to go off. Very cute.

Saturday turned into another late night for us. We got back from the fireworks shortly before Tony returned from Camelot's Sat. showing, so we decided to wait up for him. We got to bed shortly before midnight. This was one tired momma-to-be!

My parents really enjoy seeing Becky when she visits, but we didn't know when we'd fit that into her visit. We woke up very early Sunday to stop by their house before the Eco-Tri. 7am we were knocking on their door! My mom was still sleeping, but we dragged her out for some coffee and visiting. We had to get to Laur and Jill's by 8 to get a start to Fisherman's Inn.

Ok, now the pictures will start...I was charging my camera all day Saturday, so I missed those wonderful events...

Here the boys are before getting all sweaty and stinky.

G. Jayne and G. Bob decided they wanted to see what all the fuss was about. They've been hearing Eco-Tri talk for the past 2 years. I think they really enjoyed themselves. 

We went out to the boat landing to give the boys our send off. Harvey and Natalie made adorable signs for their daddy and uncles. 

and the boys are off! The first length of the Tri is kayaking.  They start off at Fisherman's Inn and portage the dam, they then get out at Camp Victory.

 
We hopped in our cars and went to Camp Victory to continue to cheer them on. It was quite a hike down to where they brought the kayaks in. The hike included a very steep muddy hill. Yes, G and G made the trek with us! If I'm half as able as they are at 90, I will be so lucky! Talk about inspirational..

Brian was our first boy in. He gave us some splashes with his paddle. He might have been having some fun out there. 

Jon was not far behind Brian. He was smiling from ear to ear when he saw his cheering kids!

And here's my hubby coming in. He was a ways behind his brothers, but to be fair he had no time to train. I give him a lot of credit for giving it a go.

We made it up the hill in time to watch Tony take off on the bike. 

Here's Brian getting ready to spit water at Kate and Maya. Oh my...

Here comes Jon. He wasn't trailing far behind Brian. 

Natalie and Harvey and their wonderful signs. 

While we were waiting for the boys to come in and transition to the run, the kids were enjoying the rain. 

Brian coming in to finish. He placed 8th overall! Way to go Brian!

I believe we take 10min off this time to get the boys times. They were in the 3rd heat, starting 10 minutes after the initial starting time. 

Jon was so close behind Brian!

Harvey loved wearing his daddy's medal. 

and Tony made it in too. 

He beat his time from last year. I'm so proud :)

Group photo after the stink and sweat. I would have to say it was a long drive home with Tony in the car...

I told them to turn around so I could get a leg shot. All three boys turned around and squatted like they were going to moon me. They are all so similar...

It was a busy but great weekend! When I got home from the Eco-Tri I took a 3.5 hour nap, and felt much better. Unfortunately, Tony headed to do his last performance of Camelot and then set tear down. I bet he's going to be exhausted when he gets home tonight!