Phoenix YMCA half marathon

I ran another half marathon a few weeks back, and am just now remembering to post a pic. Check out my cool Dingo shirt! I finished in 2:21, exactly 1 minute faster than the half I ran in January, but it felt like a major improvement because it was a tougher course (last 2 miles slightly uphill) and because I felt like I was running a lot more easily throughout the race and felt fine the next day.

Halloween, revisted

I forgot to post Halloween pics!

Not that there were many, but we did snap a few of little Elmo.

Looking cute, finally realized that she did not have to scream while wearing the costume

Why does mom always wear that same witch hat on halloween?

Tired out from all the running around the neighborhood, and needed a cool place to sit (in the refrigerator!) and drink milk.

One final thought, does anyone know how Elmo is so designed and engineered to be loved, adored, and coveted by all small children? Nora doesn't have an Elmo, doesn't watch Sesame Street, and was only recently exposed to Elmo at the babysitters house, where they have an Elmo doll, which Nora carries around, diapers, and dresses all day long. But now, Nora can see a flash of Elmo red from a mile away and next thing I hear is "EEHHHH-MMOOO!!!! Mommy, look, EHMO!" At least he's cute, there could be a lot worse things for her to be attached to!!

Look at what permanent marker can do!

How Cool!