Oh So Warm

We made it through the run! The best part was being able to run OUTSIDE, in warm weather in January! We had a good time, tons of people (it took us 30 min. just to get to the start!) and then 2.5 hrs to run the thing. It was odd not knowing where we were going and what to expect but we went with the flow. We saw parts of Phoenix that weren't that nice but then some areas that were. I think I have been spoiled running the TC marathon - I now know why it is called the most beautiful urban marathon. The bands were fun (although we could've used a few more along the way) and the sun felt good. We did notice that we were thirsty more being in the dry heat but luckily there were plenty of water stops to help with that. The cheering section did see us 2 times but missed us crossing the finish line. We finally did find our cheering section within this huge crowd of people! One of the best parts of the race was that it was only a 1/2 marathon. Both of us have done marathons before and it had the feeling and buzz of a marathon but was only 1/2 the distance! (The marathon was going on too at the same time but they had a different route).

We ordered pizza and ate that at Travis' house. Gerrit and Abby enjoyed picking oranges off his tree in the back yard and playing with his Wii drum and guitar stuff too. Luckily we weren't there long enough for any damage!

Following pizza was a dip in the pool while the dad's watched the rest of the Cardinals football game. The water was warm yet refreshing. The hot tub was a special treat that was enjoyed by all.

Our family then headed for dinner with Adam's uncle who lives in Phoenix and the Rockne's had a little family themselves. I am back at the hotel with a sleeping child and Adam is bonding with his bro.

Tomorrow: the guys are going mountain biking at some premier park and leaving us ladies with the kiddos. I think it will be a dip in the pool and playing at a park nearby until we all meet up again at lunch. Then possibly a hike followed by dinner at PF Changs - got to visit the sponsor of the race! Tuesday we might try and squeeze in the zoo before heading on the plane back to the cold...just a few more days would be nice.