Walking for Leo

Many of you know the story of baby Leo, my cousin's sweet baby boy.

This Sunday we walked the Running for Hope 5k walk/run with my cousins, their spouses, kids and others at the Children's Hope Hospital. It was very important for us to try to support, in any way, my cousin Liz and her husband Ted.

Thank you to those of you that contributed to my fund for the walk. I was so touched by your generosity.

We headed out for the 8am walk at 6:45am with Daniel. After a stop at McDonald's (another way to support the Ronald McDonald house) for some breakfast we were ready to burn off some calories. The weather was perfect for a brisk walk.

It was a great turn out, it was nice to walk in a residential area where home owners came out to offer water, play inspiring music and speak encouraging words.

We walked for about an hour and 20 minutes. 10 minutes before the finish line it started to drizzle but that didn't stop us. We had a great time walking for a cause. Daniel got a little antsy in the stroller but finally passed out. We would have loved to stay longer but I had a wedding shower to go to so we had to rush back so I could get ready.

Ryan and I were so touched to see that there are so many nice people in this world. It is hard to remember that as you live your daily life and forget to stop and think how much goodness there is around you.

Ready for our walk. Daniel was stuffing his face with pancakes :)

Strolling through the streets of Oak Lawn and checking out the ladies.

Daniel enjoying his stroll not burning ANY calories.

Finally to exhausted to even look around. Thank you Kristianna for the jacket to protect me from the rain.
Inspiring walkers.

Walking for Leo FINISH line
We Love You Leo!Ryan and Daniel at the Ronald McDonald houe with Ronald himself
In front of the Ronald McDonald house