26.2 ~ 2011

Leroy did it again! He ran the Chevron Houston Marathon for the second time! 26.2 miles in the classic Houston humidity! The temp was in the 60's with 50-70% chance of rain, and yep, it rained...nothing like last year.

Leroy did great! The official time was 5:04:43!!

We had quite the challenge with Bug this year! Last year she hung out in her stroller most of the time. This year was like wrestling an alligator all day! She did good though under the circumstances...watching runners go by all day isn't the ideal entertainment for a 21 mth old. We wouldn't miss it though!

Leroy getting ready for his big day!

Bug was tired, she couldn't figure out why we were at Auntie Ann's at 7:40 in the morning. Auntie Ann sure doesn't get up that early on Sundays!

Jonathan making a sign for his sister who was running the half marathon.

Proud brother!

What are we doing out here again?

Here comes Leroy! Mile 8.

Bye Leroy! Check out the sign Jonathan's brother made, it's classic!

"You'll Never Make It"

Rice Village...Mile 12

Look who we found!! Mr. Callaghan, Grandma and Aunt Leslie!

Where did Leroy go?

Cheering for the runners

Grandma brought me a shaker!

We went and had breakfast then headed to Memorial Park to see Leroy again. Bug entertained herself with singing and dancing till he came by.

Leroy was running low on water so we refilled him and Bug got a kiss! Mile 21.

We headed to the finish at the GRB and ended up across from Grandma and Aunt Leslie and Mr. Callaghan!

Here comes Leroy!! Almost there!

The end...Official Time 5:04:43

26.2 miles later...

Bug shared her Cheerios with Leroy

But took his water...he shouldn't need it anymore :)

Pop The Rock Leroy! Good Job!

Ladybug got a hold of Leroy's medal and took off running. At least she understood the concept!

Mr. Callaghan and Leroy...Mr. Callaghan was to run the 2012 marathon but is thinking maybe 2013 :)

Ladybug was trying to take pics with Aunt Leslie's camera...she would hold it to her face and say "Cheese!"

Carbs anyone? Beaver Nuggets for Leroy!

A marathon day for The Bug...we didn't even make it out of downtown.

Congratulations Leroy!! Awesome Job!!

The First Step...

Everybody knows Ladybug LOVES Elmo. Well, she also loves Elmo's fish, Dorothy. When we look at fish she says, "Fish, Dorothy!" So we set out this weekend to buy her a Dorothy. Well, as we looked at the cute little goldfish, I started having flashbacks of my 30 gallon fish tank nightmare I had while I was at Tech. So, we downgraded Bug to a Betta. If she stays interested in it for longer than a week, we will upgrade, but for now it will due.

Introducing...'Sir Bubbles' the fish!!

"I can't see him!"

Poor Anna, I'm sure she is thinking...what did I ever do to deserve this?

Happy Birthday ~ Leroy & Grandma

We went over Leroy and Grandma's this afternoon to celebrate both their birthdays!!
Let the ripping begin!

What could it be??

Muffin wrappers!! Leroy is Bugs Muffin Man!

Ladybug just adores the cards that sing

Helping Unk smell the soap Aunt Leslie got Grandma! Everyone had to smell.

What birthday isn't complete without Beaver Nuggets?!

Happy Birthday Leroy & Grandma!!

Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year!! Tim and I got together with Auntie Ann and Jonathan to celebrate New Years Eve at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse. We had a great time!! Thanks Grammy for watching the Ladybug and letting us sleep in!!
We all could still stand at 1am!

Ladybug sporting a party hat New Years Day

Had to try the tiara too

A Bug in her balloons! Thanks to Jonathan Bug had a ton of New Years balloons! We won't show the pics of gathering, tying or getting them in the trunk! We will just say Bug enjoyed them as much as we did! Thanks for the entertainment, Jonathan!!

Happy New Year!!!