Summer 2010 book

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Half Marathon!!!

For a while now I've been training for a half marathon--13.1 miles! I ran the High Speed Pursuit at the Prison, a Half Marathon/10K/5K race that starts at the prison, and then winds around some back roads in the desert. Meet my new friend, Karrie! We've never run together before the race, but I'm sure glad she was there!

Before the race, the National Anthem was sung, then a cool fly over...

...followed by the swat team! We ran around the prison (the inmates were running within, we were running without!

Here we are at the start.

All along the way, we met up with Kirt and Aaron, Karrie's husband. They would yell, clap, honk, and I was always so glad to see them! At about mile 8, some college girls just behind us asked, "Do you know those guys?"

Here we are, just passing mile 3--only 10.1 more to go! Luckily, I never had to use one of those little tan buildings right behind me!

And off we go for a few more miles!

Running west now, still smiling!

Mile 12, and someone else is waiting for us along with Kirt and Aaron!

Reesie, Jake, Linds, Noah, and the McBrides--by the way, thanks, Kristi the great signs!

Baby Noah holds the sign!

Mile 13, only .1 to go!

Reese want to run in with me!

I came in at my goal time (although my garmin said I came in at 2:35)

I don't think I look half bad!

Here we are at end, medals AND still alive! WE DID IT!

Happy Halloween!

For Halloween, I usually make lots of sugar cookies. The frosting and decorating can be time consuming! When I was in Portland last, I came across some great sugars in orange and black, which makes it a lot easier and faster! Yum!

Reese doesn't seem to mind the pumpkin guts at all!

I, on the other hand, am not so thrilled by it! Hopefully, Jake and Linds will post some pics of the finished product, as well as Princess Presto.

Boat Owners!

Every once in a while, we surprise our kids. We told Jake we just bought a tandem kayak, and his response was, "You bought a what?" Granted, it isn't a speed boat, but it is just the right speed for us. I sit in the back seat, and provide the muscle, and Lorrie steers and paddles now and again. We make a great team. Lorrie said, "We're outdoor people now!" and I told her I don't think we would ever be REAL outdoor people. Our idea of camping is dutch oven cooking from the garage of our home in McCall. But still, we're expanding our horizons. Who would have thought!

Milk is so much better...

...when it's in glass bottles! I love beautiful, useful things. When I saw these milk bottles in Kenzie and Tyler's frig in State College, I loved them. And it's the perfect memento of our trip--there are so many beautiful farms, it says "State College, PA", they ARE useful, AND no dusting!

When I told Kirt I wanted to bring two bottles home and start using them instead of ugly plastic milk bottles, he didn't even blink.

This dairy is up the street. One night we got a half gallon of chocolate milk, and pretty much drank the whole thing that night.

We'll tell you more about our trip in the next blog!

Penn's Cave, PA

We spent last weekend in State College, Pennsylvania with Tyler and Kenzie. Ty is at Penn State. We saw the Amish experience, ate great food cooked by K, and went to the tourist attraction Penn's Cave. It is a cavern 75-100 ft underground, and you tour on boats floating through with a tour guide. A once in a life time event!

Oh, Here is the Hair

Sorry, I forgot to post the picture of his hair!

Yet another miracle this summer!

THIS IS NOAH JACOB NAYLOR, who arrived August 11, 2010 weighing in at a scant 8 lb 15 oz and stretching to a mere 22 inches! And check out that hair! AND WHAT ABOUT THOSE LONG FINGERS! Ga and Pa couldn't be prouder. Lindsay was a trooper, and Reese is excited for her baby brudder.

Plumpy is Good?

Candy Land is that wonderful first board game that is easy to play, and fun for those who don't understand the concept of Plumpy.
2 1/2 year-old Reese playing with her great-grandpa here. Having fun!
Pa and Reese played earlier. She has no concept of how evil Plumpy is. For those of you unfamiliar with the ways of Candyland, if you draw a card with one of the characters, you go directly to where that character is on the board. Most will advance you. But Plumpy is at the beginning, and so, no matter when you draw Plumpy, you go back. Our daughters couldn't handle the trauma of this character, and would burst into tears whenever they drew him. So, we had to take the Plumpy Card out of the game to maintain peace and happiness.
Plumpy never made a comeback until the grandchild arrived. We'll see how long that lasts.

THEO HAS ARRIVED

Theodore Andrew Hall
8 lbs, 6 oz; 20 in.
Born June 21, 2010 at 5:57 am


YES, THAT I HAIR! That didn't come from our side of the family.

Oh, Theo!

It's been a week, and I'm still amazed at all that has happened. Mal called us at 6am-ish on Sunday, June 20st,telling us she was having contractions. I had everything ready to go, so Kirt packed my car while I got ready and drove to Portland. I arrived about 4pm, and it was a long night. Theo didn't arrive til 5:57am June 21st. She had asked me to be with her and Jon, and it was a privilege to be there. Malorie and Jon were absolutely astounding. Mal was strong, and breathed through the contractions. Jon was patient and attending. (I just stood in the background, ready if they needed anything, and taking a few pictures.) Here we are at OHSU, in a delivery room. Mal opted for a natural water birth, and here Theo is just moments after his arrival. After the birth, one of the nurses told me that she would remember this night for a long time. Malorie was in control, and was amazingly strong and courageous. She moaned a few times, but no screaming or yelling!

Theo is the cutest thing. We came home on Tuesday, and it's just been fun to hang out and watch him. I've been sleeping in Theo's room, and to help Mal and Jon get a little more sleep, (Jon was in the MIDDLE of FINALS this week), so I get Theo up when he's hungry, get Mal, and we meet in the living room. After he eats, I take him back to his room and get him settled. No matter what time I go in to get her, (and one night it was every two hours) Malorie always greets me with a smile.

Theo is alert and strong, and the most adorable face!

The best way to spend a Sunday afternoon, (or any time, really!) is with Theo on your shoulder!

Cutest little feet and legs! His feet are a little flaky, still, but they're darling!

We know his eyes will be blue, but will they be Mal's dark blue, or Jon's lighter blue? Maybe somewhere in between!

I could sit and look at him all day!

It's 11 in the morning, but he's tuckered out for now! Tomorrow's another day!