Earning My Texan Citizenship

The Texas Revolution began in Gonzales, Texas when Mexican soldiers attempted to retrieve a canon previously given to the American colonists who defiantly replied, “Come and take it!” There was some fighting. Sam Houston signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. There was a battle at the Alamo. Texas lost. All the men in the Alamo were executed. General Houston ordered the “Runaway Scrape” where Texans fled east and burned everything behind them. General Santa Anna chased them. Houston ambushed Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto where Texans cried “Remember the Alamo!” Texas won. Hurray!

OK, so you may be wondering why I’m sharing this Texas history with you. Well, in celebration of Texas Independence Day (March 2), I’ll be taking a step towards becoming an official Texas citizen (apparently you can’t become a citizen just by drinking Shiner and Lone Star). I’m going on an exciting journey through some of Texas’ historic sites (including the town of Shiner) by participating in the Texas Independence Relay this Saturday and Sunday. It starts in Gonzales and ends at the battle grounds of San Jacinto. So… What’s that? Relay? Yeah, it’s a relay where a team of 8-12 people take turns running. Uh? Yeah, it is Saturday AND Sunday. How far is it? Well, it is a little over 200 miles. What? Hell no I’m not running the whole thing. Do you think I’m crazy? (Well get to that later.) It’s a relay, remember. There are 10 people on my team so we’re each covering about 20 miles. That’s enough questions for now, I’ll give you a full report when if I survive. OK, so I know you have one last question? Am I crazy? I think the collection of items I’ll be using for the race in this photo answer that.

Thanks for the Anti-Drozmonkey Butt Powder Mom!