Hannah's October Surprise Visit

What a wonderful surprise visit we got from Hannah. She flew down with her Grandpa Brian for a few days and we enjoyed every minute of it!

Hannah counting beads with Papaw
Hannah's favorite numbers are three, five, six and ten!

Count again Papaw

And again!

Hannah loves the computer. Waiting to Skype with Mom and Dad.

Playing with Papaw!

Ready for some art.

Coloring a beautiful picture for Grammy

Hannah is very serious about her art!

More coloring at lunch with Grandma.

Ready to eat!

Talking to Papaw

Papaw, Grammy and Hannah

Good-bye kisses!

Grandma, Hannah and Grandpa.

We had such a wonderful time but I know that by Thursday Hannah was ready to see her Dad and Mom. Hope we can sneak her away from them more often!!

Amanda Running the Denver Marathon

It was just getting daylight when the start gun sounded!

The Denver Marathon 2009 was underway.
With the largest number of runners in the history of the race the beginning was a little crowded.

We were trying to see Amanda but she was in the crowd.

Downtown Denver, what a beautiful day for a race!

Amanda at the 4 mile mark, "looking good"

Downtown

Cheerleaders! "Chafe Now ...Brag Later"

Our group of Cheerleaders! Ash, Kate, A.J. & Beth

SHE DID IT!

After 26 miles and still looking good!

A hug!!

A deserving medal !!

A wave to her fans!!

One happy and hungry runner!!

Samantha McGee and Amanda. Samantha ran a half marathon in Switzerland this summer with Amanda. They are old high school friends. They've run about 7 races this summer.

Proud Daddy and Amanda

Jerry, Amanda and Beth

Jerry, Amanda, Ashley,Beth and AJ

Good friend Kate came to cheer!

Amanda and Ashley

An after Marathon treat!!


MILE 17 YOU GO GIRL !

Jerry joined Amanda in Washington Park. Making it to mile 21!

Four blocks to go!

And here is Amanda crossing the finish line! We are so proud of her!

What a fun day!