Beach Babes

 We had a wonderful break from life this week.  We headed to Beachside State Park to sleep in the Yurts, play in the sand and go crabbing in the bay.  I was concerned about the weather before we left.  It was supposed to be WET.  I even ordered Stella a new coat for the trip (which I completely forgot to pack!) to be sure that we could still have fun even if it rained.  We were pleasantly surprised...Dry weather everyday, Sunshine, light wind...totally pleasant.  The rain stayed away except during the night.  The girls played and dug.  Stella loved watching the "Sea Eagles" as she called them.  Charlotte loved being walked by Grandma's Dog.

 Uncle Jack going Dune Diving!  Determined that his rain fly from his tent would make a good parachute.  I think he needed a bigger cliff!

Let's Be Candid

My dear friend Charlee took some great pictures of our family.  Since the girls love their "aunties" so very much, we thought they'd treasure having pictures with them.

Our life right now is lived very candidly.  That's why I love the picture that I put as our new blog header.  Adrianne dancing, Stella marching, Charlotte trying to get away.  What a good life we have.  What a happy family.  We are blessed beyond measure.

marathonrunnerdad

This past Saturday on 10/10/10, Jonah ran and finished his first marathon!  It has been a long 16 weeks of training, but he did it without complaining.  We got up early on Sunday and walked from our hotel to the start line.  It was dark, raining like crazy and windy.  10,000 runners joined him running the 26.2 mile course around Portland.  The rain didn't let up the whole time.  

It was a very proud moment for me to watch him round the corner at the 26 mile mark.  Having done my own marathon this past May, I know the cost: the work, the time and commitment.  I was so glad for him to have the feeling of accomplishment and victory that I have.  

Yay Jonah!  26.2 miles in 3 hours and 58 minutes!