A couple of weeks ago we had the privilege of running/walking the Savannah Mile as a family.
The Savannah Mile benefits the 200 Club. The 200 club provides financial assistance to the widows and families of policemen and firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.
We did the Fun Run as a group of Ranger wives. It was such a neat experience.
We got up nice and early (and Lucy apparently understood the importance of carb-loading).
We headed over to Forsyth Park and gathered at the starting line. Love that sea of blue!
It has to be said that Ranger wives have babies like nobody’s business. HA!
Surrounded by your favorite ladies and their kiddos…all for a good cause? Nothing better.
We ran up Drayton Street to Broughton. All along the way the streets were blocked off by Savannah’s finest.
Okay. I say “we ran”…I had the babies and running is not my strong suit. I ran/walked in intervals. But the bigs? Ran the ENTIRE way. My friend Susan kept having to tell them to slow down!!
At the finish line!
Cheering on the heats after ours…the hard core runners.
As I said…it was a privilege. I love showing my girls the qualities of community,service,and pride.
Have a blessed Wednesday…I’ll post the Stuck on You winners later today!
xoxo
It looks like everyone had a wonderful day for such a good cause. The girls are all growing up so fast and I think you won’t have to worry ever about them understanding how to reach out to others. You both are the best examples of how important that is in life.
Love the carb loading 🙂 Such a cool experience for you and the girls, it is awesome to see how you integrate the ideals of service and sacrifice in their lives. Savannah looks sooo beautiful!
love how much your girls enjoyed the run…and i think that first picture of the 5 of you is wonderful. what a special memory this will be…especially for the girls one day. love seeing how you are serving others together.
We have a similar organization here in Arizona called the 100 Club. It really is a wonderful organization. As a police officer, I had the opportunity to see first hand the many ways they provide support to public safety personnel and their families. This looks like an awesome event and it looks like you all had a great time!
congrats on your run with the girls, looks like a fun thing to do for a good cause 🙂 now I want some waffles 🙂
Love this! You guys are awesome!! Such a great cause, and such a great thing to teach your children! ((HUGS))
looks like you had fun! I think it’s great what you are teaching your girls. I am also teaching my girls the importance of helping others in their community and showing respect for others.
Aw lovely, your girls are gona be so well-rounded. Your posts are always so sweet my heart aches xx
Looks like great fun and a great gift you are giving your girls by doing so. Go you! 🙂 Laughed out loud for real with the ‘carb loading’ comment. 😉 Enjoy your day!
Rhonda 🙂
Awesome! Looks like Ranger Wives only have baby girls? I see no boys!
I am the wife of a police officer, and the sister of an officer killed in the line of duty (EOW 2-25-08). I want to thank you and your family for participating, and mentioning it here on your blog. Sometimes the effort, and heroics of our men in blue are forgotten, and looked past. You are a super mom, and if we lived close in proximity, I am certain we would be friends.
Tobi- I am so very sorry for your loss. Please thank your husband for his service. xoxo
that is just so awesome!! I love short, fun, family oriented races like this.. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
Go Stephanie & family, go! Wonderful fun, wonderful cause, wonderful example!
Morning Stephanie!
I agree with setting an example for your children and participating in events like this. It is so important and so fun all at the same time!!!
Love the photos:)
Have a wonderful day!
great cause!