Ie Island 1/2 Marathon

Ran my first 1/2 marathon.

On a tiny little island in Japan.

Drank a ton of water before the race.

Didn't have time to pee before the starting gun.

Lots of water + post-baby body + no bathrooms on the route =

Peeing my pants the whole, blasted 13.1 miles. Seriously.

That's pretty much all I can remember about that race.

Sorry if you didn't really want to know that.

Oh...1:44:50.

See the evidence?

My inspiration. Someday I will run as fast as you T-dog. I could

only stay with her for the first half, then she took off--that's

just about when I let everything "relax."

Now...about the trip. It was AWESOME!!! Perfect

weather too. We took a ferry to the island. Camped for

a few nights with great friends. Played on the beach during the day.

Sat around the fire at night. Ate Yakisoba with the locals after

the race. It's now a tradition. Anyone want to join us

next April? It's the perfect time to come to Okinawa!

Ie Island from the Ferry

On the Ferry ride over.

GREAT camping.

AMAZING beach a few steps from our campsite.

This is "the Swan." We went to the store so

the kids could blow all their loot. We tried to tell Taylor why

a swan was just not a good choice, but to no avail. So

far, she's mostly taken it for rides on our front lawn.

Oh, I will miss all our friends that are leaving. That's

the military life!

Myka's talent is she can make anyone fall in love with her.

Even T.S.

Little did I know that this superhero

was sick the whole time. He didn't start puking until

we got home. Erin has been awesome supporting

all the things I've been involved in the last few months

Nothing makes a little boy happier than a

big campfire.

Nothing makes a little girl happier than a green window

separating the girls and boys bathroom.

On our way down to the cave.

Who's the jokester?

Taylor tries to kiss Landon all the time.

He obviously shares her affection.

Cool friends.

Cool friends' cool kids.

The look out.

Cute baby in the forest.

On the way to the ferry, we decided to climb this mountain.

Note to self: Wash Landon's feet before putting him

to bed after the campfire.