Relay For Life

Yesterday we had the privalege of participating in the Relay For Life. Ali's friend Eli was diagnosed last fall with Leukemia so we were part of his team. The relay had a movie theme so we were the "Kung Fu Elias" team. Thanks to all of you who donated and supported Ali. She was able to raise $660! Ali had so much fun running around the track. I think she ran a whole mile, at least. Then there was the times she went around walking (backwards, of course). I don't know where she gets that energy! Anyway, here are some pictures of the event. Here's a picture of the team sign. Here is Ali with the Walker Boys. I think Ali and Eli have been friends longer than they haven't been friends. Eli was the Superhero for the whole event. Here is last year's Princess "choosing" this year's superhero and bringing him to the stage for his gear. They gave him a medal and a superhero cape. It was really cute! One of the Superhero's responsibilities was to lead the Survivor's Lap and Eli took this job seriously. The teams lined the track and blew bubbles at the survivors as the came around. Eli was so fast he left the other survivors (who were walking) in the dust! He got huge cheers all around the track but none were as loud as when he passed our team. Look at that smile! Here's a good picture of his cape. Here's Ali with her relay shirt. I swear she is wearing shorts under there. The whole team wore ninja bandannas. Ali walking with Gabi We were all thrilled to find our favorite friend, Ariel, also walking. Ali and Eli taking a lap together. After a few laps Ali was too hot to keep wearing her relay shirt. Here she is walking with her friend Sara (right behind Ali). Look at that pink face. Ali and Gabi

John and I had a hard time keeping up with Ali and Gabi. Each time we started getting close, they would start running. I just didn't think that I should run after her 6 weeks before my due date. A little detour for Ali and Gabi. We really did have a great time. Thanks to the Walkers for being such great friends and inviting us to participate in this special event!