9 and 1/2 Weeks

As of today, there are only 9 and 1/2 weeks left until the marathon. I think I'd prefer to simply sit and watch the movie with the same title in lieu of training. I have to say however, that the long runs are going great, so I really can't complain. Let's hope I still say that after my 22 miler on 9/12 ........the Badgerland Striders have a great marathon build up program and I feel fortunate to be able to do my long runs with them.

I smell wet dog

Finally the weather cooperated enough for us to tolerate wet dog smell for a while. Mac lives for the summer and swimming; he finally got to live his fantasy yesterday. For Mac, life is good!

Bubble Girl

I hope she's better at blowing out her birthday candles in a few weeks.

Everyone loves a good parade

Only at the Clam Festival Parade can you find a giant lobster and LL Bean boot float, and really, I don't even know what to say about a monster fire truck.
Addison was more entertained than I think I have ever seen her. She loved every last second of the parade.

Beach Bum

I took one for the team today; I love the ocean, but I hate the beach. It's tough to get one without the other. Addison, on the other hand, LOVES both and wore most of the beach home (check out the face in the last picture). This girl's addiction to water is of epic proportions; I think she was a mermaid in a previous life; do they make water bed mattresses for toddler beds?