Teva Mountain Games

At the beginning of June

Z had a chance to run in the 

Teva Mountain Games.

He did the Vail Pass Half,

 which consists of a near-3,000 foot

elevation gain in 13.8 miles.

Sounds fun, right?

While he ran up a giant mountain, 

I took in some of the other events.

The most fun, of course, is Dock Dogs.

See more jumping canines here.

Happy Father's Day

Z and I want to send a little shout out to both of our fathers.

You are both so wonderful, and we love you much! 

Thanks for all your guidance in everything from big life decisions to DIY house projects; you're the best!

Happy Father's Day!!

Bolder Boulder

We got back from Washington 

just in time for Memorial Day, 

which in Boulder, 

means Bolder Boulder day.

It's a 10k with about 55,000 people

that ends at Folsom Field.

The evening before, Z 

did a Blessing of the Shoes.

This was the view just off the starting area.

Here come the leaders early in the race.

(The guys in the red/white singlets are on Z's team.)

This is the view of the A Wave (the first runners out)

just past the finish line.

Notice that the stadium is pretty much empty.

This elite teams race last, 

and they arrive to a very full stadium.

Tide Pool Fun

When the sun came out 

during our trip, 

we took full advantage & went out to

Salt Creek

at low tide.

It was so beautiful, 

and we helped the boys find all

sorts of creatures

in all the tide pools.

Hoh Rainforest

One day Z & I drove over to the

gorgeous

Hoh Rainforest.

While Z took a long run

through this temperate rainforest, 

I hiked the trails and took

photo after photo.

I've never been so content to

walk in the rain...

these photos can't begin to

do justice to the scenery...

and the elk herd we saw!

What little boys are made of

After we sampled Seattle's

delicious treats, 

we headed over to my sister's house.

We loved playing with our precious

nephews, and were amazed by their energy.

These boys never stopped moving...

Except for a quick shot with their sweet mama.

Don't worry, though. 

The big kids got in on the action, too!