The Goofy Challenge

We have not fallen off the face of the earth! I just haven't posted much stuff in the last few months. However, I am back on the blogging horse and I couldn't resist posting about Patrick's weekend!

So here is how it started. About 2 months ago Sydney's God-Father (Jose Vasquez) wanted to start training for a 1/2 marathon and he asked if Patrick would help. So Patrick agreed and they decided to have a fun weekend and run the Donald Duck 1/2 marathon at Disney. While Patrick was looking up the information about the 1/2 marathon he found information about the Goofy Challenge. What exactly makes up the Goofy Challenge, you may ask??? Well, you run the 1/2 marathon on Saturday followed by the full marathon on Sunday!!! Yes, that is BOTH races which total 39.3 miles for the whole weekend. So knowing Patrick, he is always up for a challenge, and it looked like the Goofy Challenge was just his type of challenge. He did great on both runs and to top everything off, his dad and brother were both able to make it and watch. Needless to say, everyone had a great time.

Here are a few pictures from this evening and the weekend.

Patrick with all 3 metals that he received. (That was one really neat thing. He got 1 for the 1/2 marathon-Donald Duck, 1 for the full marathon-Mickey Mouse, and 1 for completing both races-Goofy.)

Patrick and Jose


Here is a picture Patrick caught of Anthony (his brother) and Gene (his dad.) Patrick had a lot of fun hanging out with them throughout the weekend.


And last but not least, here is a picture of the kids after Patrick got home. Patrick gave each of them a metal and needless to say, they were very, very excited. And of course, Pape (Patrick's dad) got them the stuffed animals to go along with them.
Patrick, we are so proud of this huge accomplishment and we are glad you are back home.
Love Ya and God Bless, Tara G.