Last thursday and friday was UEA break. We didn't go anywhere. On thursday the girls and I went shopping for Jadzia's costumes for the play. We found her peasant girl costume at the Spirit of Halloween store and then went to JcPenny's to get her a nice dress that would go with her cheese hat. They had their christmas dresses already out and on sale so I bought Cassie a dress also. Later that afternoon the girls wanted to paint their pumpkins. Holly, one of Jamie's exec. students from last year came over for dinner, then we played scum and rummikub. On friday I went to star nursery and bought some flowers to plant. Then we went to the park to play. Saturday we did yard work and watched the Wizard of Oz. It was a nice relaxing break.

This is Jamie's new Harley Davidson motorcycle. Imagine my surprise when Paul Hurt came by to check out Jamie's new bike. Jamie wasn't home yet and I said "What? Jamie isn't getting a new motorcycle. " When I heard this rather loud noise outside the house I came out and got a really big suprise. Jamie was getting off his "new bike." It's a good thing I love him so much or else I would have been a little bit upset. Jamie said it was such a great deal that he couldn't turn it down. He sold his other bike to his brother, Paul. I'm sure Morena is as happy as I am. The deal was supposed to be. I get a patio in the front yard then he can get a bike. Do I have my new patio??? No. I do not. At least the girls had fun on their ride.

Jamie, Linda, and Lyle
Wearing our medals Sunday afternoon.

The marathon was cold, rainy and windy. In other words it was miserable! I woke up on saturday and I really didn't want to run. I was very close to just staying home but after all the hard work I put into training I had to give it a try. I should have mentally prepared myself to do my best no matter what. I was very happy to have Jamie running with me. I really needed someone to complain to. I couldn't believe how cold I was. The hair on my arms was standing straight up with golf ball size goosebumps. I must have been scrunching my shoulders because a throbbing pain started in between my shoulder blades around mile 20. I really should have pushed myself harder the last three miles. I always fall apart those last three miles. One of these days.. I'll have the mental strength to push myself. The year I truly push myself those last three miles will the day I will be truly satisfied. I learned a few things and am going to change my training a little. It was nice having my brother come and run also. He did awesome. He finished in 3:31. His personal best. Boston Qualified. Jamie and I did it in 3:44. I did push a little the last quarter mile and I passed a couple guys which always feels good but I was depressed at my overall time but also glad it was over. On the positive side I feel less sore than I did last year.