Nick's D.C. Marathon

We awoke early this morning ready to cheer Nick on as he ran the Marine Corps. Marathon. The boys were up, dressed, ready, and out the door by 6:15. I met Kelly and Cathy for breakfast and then we headed to mile one. We were able to see him several times throughout the race...mile 1, 10, 16, and the finish (mile 26.2). He looked strong at each location (a little less strong at the finish:) ) and we enjoyed cheering him on as he ran through our nation's capitol. It was neat watching them run past locations such as the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Arlington National Cemetery.

He finished with a time of 3 hours and 33 minutes. Not his best time ever, but we're extremely proud!! Kelly, Cathy, and I are now back at the hotel making this post. We are then going to meet up with Nick after he has soaked in a tub of ice. He's requested a beer!! :) If he's up to it we are going to go and do some sightseeing today.

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Lake Blue Ridge

The Aliner was getting the camping itch, so the weekend of October 4th we took a trip to Lake Blue Ridge with our friends Cathy and Kelly. After a quick stop at Mercier's Apple Orchard (for some fried apple pies, cider, and doughnuts) we arrived at the campground to set up camp. Much to our surprise, we were able to secure a lakefront spot! An afternoon of canoeing, kayaking, and fishing was just what we needed to relax us after a long first few months of school! The weather was beautiful (my bathing suit was able to make one last appearance before being stored for the winter) and the mountain views were amazing!

It was Skip's first camping trip and we think he had fun. Gus enjoyed a swim and both dogs loved sitting around the campfire and scarfing down camping treats (hotdogs, doughnuts, graham crackers, and chips).

Fall is so beautiful here in Georgia! We had such a wonderful weekend! Next up: Nick's Washington D.C. Marathon the weekend of October 25th. Check back for updates!

Love,

Nick & AJ