Moments and a Marathon

Here are some of our favorite moments from the last little bit…

Aliyah working on spelling her name with popsicle sticks.

A day at the pool--just mom and Aliyah.

Her pink swimsuit with the "golden" hearts and her glasses 

make up her favorite swim outfit.

And I didn't complain when she turned and kissed me and looked into my face!

Do you like our matching "Mulan" hair?

Since May Dave has been gearing up and training for his first Marathon.  There is a lot of time spent in running those many, many miles each week in preparation for the big 26.2 mile run. Dave was nervous, but he was well prepared. 

Because of the time and location of the race, I had told Dave that we would be at finish line waiting for him.  But had decided a few days before that we would surprise him around the 20 mile mark and cheer him on.  It worked perfectly… the only thing I hadn't planned on was my emotions!

As Aliyah and I watched Dave to run to the street where we were ready to cheer him on I had tears well up in my eyes. I was so proud of him and this huge thing that he was doing.  Running twenty-six point two miles is a big deal! He ran to us and gave us kisses and I told him how proud I was of what he was accomplishing with tears running down my face.  It was such a cool moment to be a part of.

Here's Aliyah waiting at the finish line:

It took a little while, but she was patient.

Here he comes!

When all was said and done, Dave finished his first Marathon in 3 hours and 42 minutes!

I asked hime a few hours later if he wants to run another one and he said YES! 

Crazy man, but I will support him!

Dave's dad came to support Dave at the finish line too. It was fun to be there together for Dave as he accomplished this huge fete!