Rockin' and Rollin'

I believe it was around last December when I talked a good group of people to do the Seattle Rock N' Roll 1/2 Marathon with me. About 6 of us registered and yesterday 4 of us crossed the finished line. Through the months leading to this date, I lost 1 to a wedding and 1 to a trip to Mexico. I almost lost 2 to a lack of training, but all in all the final 4 did great. I am very proud of Lisa and Becki for following through on their commitment. Even though, in the final hours they needed words of encouragement to wake up the next day to get to the start because they didn't think they could do it. However, they proved themselves wrong (and a couple others) and rocked it! I am most proud of my mom. Turning 60 this summer didn't inhibit her from taking this challenge. It was fun to complete the 13.1 miles with her by my side. I hope that when I turn 60 I am still able to participate in these races like her!

At Quest Field getting our packets.
This was the biggest race I have EVER done, 30,000 people.
I am still out for debate if I liked it or not. It was like herding cows.

I warned Lisa and Becki about the bathroom situation.But no race is complete without the port-o-potty break.

My mom at mile 11. Looking just as good as she did at mile 1.

At the finish line.

Showing off our medals.

"Schools Out"

Well we got no choice

All the girls and boys
Makin' all that noise
'Cause they found new toys
Well we can't salute ya
Can't find a flag
If that don't suit ya
That's a drag

School's out for summer
School's out forever
School's been blown to pieces

No more pencils
No more books
No more teacher's dirty looks

Well we got no class
And we got no principles
And we got no innocence
We can't even think of a word that rhymes

School's out for summer
School's out forever
School's been blown to pieces

No more pencils
No more books
No more teacher's dirty looks

Out for summer
Out till fall
We might not go back at all

School's out forever
School's out for summer
School's out with fever
School's out completely

-Alice Cooper

"30 is the new 20" - Jay-Z

This week we had the pleasure of helping two friends join the world of the 30s. Saturday we headed to the Gorge for the Tom Petty concert with BBow and Tuesday we had an awesome dinner cruise around Bellingham Bay for J-Bird. The weather was perfect on both occasions which created a some perfect opportunities for a photo session or two. Also, a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANNA! I wish I could have been in Vegas with you to help you celebrate. Love you tons!!

Swim, Bike, Run

Wade and Jake did it again.

They completed the Moses Lake Triathlon.

Ski to Sea 2010

Another notch can be added to my Ski to Sea belt. It was a long day, but the team was able to weather through it and had a good showing. I may not be able to walk today, but it is worth the pain to be part of such an event in Bellingham. Hey, it was featured in USA Today. The team skied (cross country and downhill), ran, biked, canoed, maintained biked and kayaked from Mt. Baker to the Bellingham Bay.

The day started at 5am, because the road to the mountain closed at 7am.

The first 3 legs of the race start from Mt. Baker Lodge.

It was great to have the company of my other team members while I waited for my run.

The starting line. Where's Megan??

Climb up, ski down. Jake after his leg.
The start of my run. 7.5 miles downhill + 0.5 uphill = jello legs.

This year we had some friendly competition: Rask. She formed a team after supporting us last year. Look at that stud, WadeO.
A couple the sweats together, stays together. During the race there is a huge festival in Fairhaven at the finish line. We headed down there to get a couple beers from the beer-garden, say hello to some friends, and eat a hot dog while we waited for our kayaker to come in. Wade really wanted Amelia to go into the jumpy house. I thought she may be too little, but she proved me wrong. She held her own and was VERY sad when it was time to get out. A huge thanks to my parents for coming up and spending the day with her. We couldn't have participated without you.
Some of "Wasted Talent" at the end Please notice that I am mom of the year in this picture. Earlier Amelia got her pants wet and dirty. Due to a misunderstanding, no clean clothes were packed. She became a flasher by wearing only her raincoat and diaper (yes...in the rainy weather).

Sick Days

So close to freedom! Only 15 more mornings to wake up to an alarm, 2 more dreaded Mondays to get through and 14 early bed times before Amelia and I can enjoy summer together. So how in the world did Little Miss get hit with a sickness? Daycare, I curse you!!We are too close to the end for her to be calling in sick. But maxing out with a 103.5 temp, buckets full of snot and losing a couple stars of spiciness will do that to you. Thank goodness Grandma came to the rescue and helped nurtured Amelia back to health (you too Daddy). Now lets keep our fingers crossed we can make it to the 17th!!!!

Princess Mae Mae

It is picture day morning and ReBecca tells Macie to find something nice to wear. Little did she know that Princess Mae Mae would make her appearance; crown, gown, wand and even the shoes. Needless to say....she was the only one dressed up that day.

*Picture blurred for other's privacy.