HOTO pictures

head of the ohio (HOTO) race that was last saturday. just got some pics from another parent whose camera is way better than mine! it was such a beautiful day (even though it was cold in the am, so mama foolishly dressed herself and rachel in warm clothes... ugh!) and the race was fun. we think drew might have medaled (3rd) but haven't confirmed that yet. this was noah's first race as a coxswain - meaning he yells out to the rowers and keeps them on their timing. yep, there is a position in a sport that allows someone to yell at teammates and tell them what to do. how did i miss this opportunity?!

anyway, some pics...

noah (center, back to camera) in jammies (essentially, they wear unis for the race and otherwise spend all day lounging in jammies, eating and napping. much like our big swim meet experiences). also, ed and rachel (in bjorn carrier) is to the right with his back to the camera (blue shirt). cuties. :)

noah has his back to us - he's facing the rowers

now noah is facing the camera and if you can see his face, you'll laugh. he's really yelling!

another one of noah facing the camera

here's drew in the 4 man (he's second from the right)

a closer look at drew (again, second from right) in the 4 man

here's drew's 8-man (he's 4th from the left, including the coxswain whose back is to the camera)