Darah

The baby who inspired cake decorating lessons is now grown. After moving to California in 2005, Darah was replaced by Pete.

Click here to see Darah in action.

Brad

The kid whose long distance hiking inspired Take Heart!

Click here to learn more about Brad's adventures and speaking.

Click here to read Rudy's e-mail updates which chronicle Brad's world-record-breaking hike from Mexico to Canada in 2003.

Mike

Mike was the owner of the World's Ugliest Car which was crushed by the runaway snow plow. Mike and Rudy have been married for over 10 years (the car crushing removed the only obstacle to a long term relationship.) It was Mike's passion for the outdoors which introduced Brad to hiking.

Every summer, Mike takes teenagers on short-term mission trips.

Click here to see video of teens building houses for homeless families in Mexico.

Pete

While Pete is not a Black Lab, he is the baby of the family and he's living like royalty.

Calling all dog lovers:

Stay tuned . . . we plan on adopting a new Black Lab in 2007 as a replacement for Brad.