Marathon Monday!

We experienced first hand yesterday the BOSTON MARATHON! The weather pulled through for the runners this year, some might even say it was a little too hot. It was a perfect day for a side line cheerer (C and I). We headed to Newton with some friends to watch the runners at mile marker 19, right before what they call, "Heartbreak Hill." We also took McDuff so he could enjoy a nice day out of the house!
Watching the runners was so much fun!! I was on the verge of tears a few times watching these inspiring people run this long course. Those who were running for charity were so amazing! I honestly do not know how anyone could run 26 miles!?!?! There was a little elderly man running it with a sign pinned to him that read, "Running my 100th Marathon." Others had signs that read, "For dad" There were even blind runners with guides to help them achieve this great accomplishment. Many of the runners had their names on their shirts or written on their arms; I would cheer and yell for them by name and many times they would turn to me and give me a thumbs up or just a simple "thanks." I have to say, my calling in life is not running, but I have always been a pretty good cheerleader! Yesterday I did not let the talents I have be hidden, I cheered like crazy for those runners! They are total ROCK STARS in my book!

A fun family filled day!

Good thing I was totally camera happy and was taking a million pictures. I snapped this one not realizing at the time it was LANCE ARMSTRONG!! He is the totally built guy in the yellow shirt! LIVE STRONG!!!

A great part of the Marathon was handing out oranges to the runners. Here is a great shot of Aimee, Tracie and Laci offering our services of orange holders to the runners.


It was such a fun experience. Have I mentioned that I love living in this city?!?! There are always so many cool things going on!
A shout out to my friend Jen who ran this marathon for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute! Way to go girl!