Ottawa

What a weekend we had away!! A big congratulations to Joel for running the Ottawa Marathon in an incredible time of 4hrs and 9min!! He really had an awesome run and his final time doesn't really tell the whole story as for most of the marathon he was on pace for something well under 4hrs . . . however 26 miles can take a pretty good round out of most people and JM's muscles had enough around mile 23 so most of the last 3 miles were a quick walk - which really makes his time all that more impressive:)

Baby M and I had a great time darting around the course cheering on JM as much as we could and even got to run for a little with him at the end! And given the excitment of the weekend I even was able to get a late entry into the 5KM race that was held the day before the marathon - so JM was able to cheer (us!) on!! It was just a fabulous weekend!

Of course we couldn't go away without a little shopping for the babe and Mommy-to-be:) Joel was a superstar not only at the marathon but at Thyme Maternity!! The women there were just in love with him by the end of our little shopping spree . . . I think it was mostly because Joel just wouldn't say no to anything I was interested in!! I think I should really be set now for next 5 months or so . . . at least I hope so . . . . I've never been much of shopper and I have to say I am a much bigger fan of baby shopping rather than maternity shopping!

Joel is now headed for Myrtle Beach for a few days of golf with some other Dad's and Dad's-to-be - should be a great few days of golfing for him which I'm sure he plans on taking full advantage of as it might be the last boys trip for a while ;-) And I am headed back to Bermuda to see my current little babies - Andy and Nellie . . . . I can hardly be apart from these two for too many days - I can see I'm going to have a few issues when Baby M comes along . . . . !

Hope you all had a great relaxing long weekend!