Kristin and I ran the 1/2 marathon at the Denver Marathon on Sunday, October 19. I was so thankful that Kristin supported me in this crazy adventure. Neither one of us had run a half before. We thought we were crazy going into the race; I realized how undermined that craziness was when we hit mile 11. That's when I said to Kristin, "I'm ready!" "Ready for what?" she asked. "To be done!!!" It was more of a mental test than a physical one--and one I'd unfortunately like to do again! How about a full marathon, you ask? Hell no. Thirteen point one miles is puh-lenty far. We did just better than our goal of 10 minute miles and crossed the finish line in 2 hours and 10 minutes.
The boys, our girls and Maddie were at the last 400 yards of the race cheering us on. Maddie made outfits for the girls--nothing could have inspired us more to kick it in as hard as we could for those last few strides. Thank you, fans!!!
This picture was taken by Maddie when we saw the girls in their supportive shirts. Yes, we are still smiling! Apparently the election is getting to my head--notice the goofball thumbs-up sign I'm giving!
Big medal winners!
Tater Tot and Mar at Dixon's for post-running benedicts and bloodies!
Maryn and her papa
It's not Christmas yet! Maryn was spoiled earlier with a few gifts from Courtney, Coreen and Penny. She got the idea (tearing off the paper) pretty quickly. (New green hat on the head turns into a lizard/dinosaur puppet!)
What a cute grandma/daughter couple.
Marmar and her ole' cuz Molly "Gizzard".
Grandma, when's the turkey going to be ready?
Teaching her young, Grandpa Jeff?
Blowing kisses to the camera or a butterfly?
"Wow, mom, a real butterfly!" 
Grandma Mary and Lynn pose with the little wrenster.
Lunch at Rock Bottom rules!
Maryn entertains Grandma and Auntie Brenda.
You got nothin' on my "eewwww" face!
Little gardner Maddie took her little strawberry to Pearl Street in Boulder to hang out with all the other wee goblins on Halloween.
Monday visits with Aunt Nicky and Grandma Vicky.
Putting on funky headbands with Maddie.
Taking relaxing strolls around the 'hood.
Enjoying a nice swing in the park.
Getting jacked up on Maddie's mocha latte.
Kisha
you or had just met you. She passed no judgement and expected to be loved for who she was. And she was.
Dog and Nudster Dudster. Marley is so thankful to have been able to spend 8 great years with such a beautiful being.
First plane ride...let's go!
This is why everyone thought Maryn was the best baby they had ever flown with!
Sunset in Newport, Oregon
Newport marina
Maryn is an avid pelican observer
Nye Beach...Maryn's innagural ocean view
Soaking it all in
The cousins (Dock, Dean and Paul) with monkey tree
Sea lions in Newport
Maryn tried her attempt at barking like a sea lion!
Tubbin' with cousin Debbie
