A Born Runner?

After cheering Mom's running on this fall, Little Mr. Farwell was excited for his first running race in early November while Dad was in Japan.  From picking up the race shirt the day before to eating a good breakfast, it seemed that he might be a natural.  He hesitantly joined in the group stretch before the race started.  And then adamantly refused to run at all.  Until the festivities were over and he (and a good buddy) had the track to themselves.  Then he ran four laps around the high school gym without stopping.  And then fell asleep.  Maybe he's a natural solo runner?

Off to the race

Stretching

Finally, he has the track to himself!

And then his dear friend, Miss B, joined in the fun.

Post-race naptime

A little bit of everything

Sesame Place

On the way to the Outer Banks, we had a great time at Sesame Place.  The rides were great, we're still singing songs from Elmo's rock concert, and we are quite sure that Little Mr. Farwell is not quite ready to meet large furry friends.

Beach Boy

We stretched out summer a bit by joining Nana and Grandad for some time on the Outer Banks the week after Labor Day.  Little Mr. Farwell loved digging in the sand, chasing birds, eating ice cream and playing mini golf for the first time (and even got a hole in one!).

Falling in love with Fall

To Grandma's House We Go!

We spent the long 4th of July weekend in Missouri visiting family and friends.  It was a great visit!

Pretending to be guinea pigs with cousins

Hanging out with David Rouse

Feeding the fish at Stockton Lake

Checking out Uncle Derek's boat!

Little Mr. Farwell was inspired by his cousins to try swimming in the lake with a swim noodle.  Great job little guy!

Playing with a tractor that Daddy played with!

4th of July fireworks!

Cousin rock concert

Making breakfast with Grandma

Republic has some great playgrounds!

Even Daddy & Uncle Jeff got into the fun

Driving the bus....

And telling the passengers where to sit

Happy guys!