I'm so going to miss these girls!

She's not spoiled at all...

Meeting in the Middle

Family Time

There were so many great moments this weekend, but my favorite part was us all being together!

Trottinette (or kick sled race)

She hooked up Bull & Cenz and they flew!!

Something new to try!

My friend and I both enjoy eating at Norway Brewing Company, but she's not a fan of beer like I am. Well, they are now offering hard ciders and wines. We tried several samples this evening, and found that the Mainiac Gold cider was the best. I mean, with a name like that how could you go wrong?!

"Can't you do that any faster?! We're hungry!!"

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Sled Dog Race

Thanks for the invite!

It's always nice to squeeze in a walk at lunchtime, and even better to visit!

Arguably the best way to start the new year! (for the 2nd time!)

He finally got his first ride behind the Tenacious Ten!

Millinockett Marathon & Half

Last year I photographed this great event that raises funds and spirits in this pretty little town. Watching everyone cross the finish line with happy faces despite the harsh conditions made me determined to heal my body and join them this year! It was hard work, but it was all worth it to be out there in that beautiful wilderness with so many great people. I was so glad to be out there today!

He might have been feeling a bit anxious walking up to the start of the marathon...it was COLD!!

We didn't run that far, but we borrowed the sign to pose for a photo because that runner on the left is a musher friend. I couldn't wait to show his wife the pic! We had a good laugh over it!

I think he was happy to be done! He didn't know it at the time, but he placed 3rd in his age group again. Awesome!

We were definitely feeling a sense of accomplishment when they gave us our Sea to Summit Medals for completing both the MDI and Millinockett courses this fall. Whew!

This one reminds me of the song we used to sing in Girl Scouts: 'Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other's gold.' It was so awesome to see a friend from my team penning days run her first half marathon and love every minute of it! And kudos to my running partner for doing it despite having a terrible chest cold. Now that's strength!

They're so proud of their Bull!

Black Friday Fun

Our one and only stop, and it was a successful trip!

This is cani-cross!

This was a heavily contested race and they took off fast...

Shark and Nate charged to a third place finish!

Nova hooked herself up to our friends' 'King' Endo and won the women's race!

We had so much fun splashing through all the puddles. I love this sport!!

We beat the wet weather!

It's really hard to motivate yourself to run early when it's this chilly, but knowing someone else is counting on you to help them get their run in makes it easier. Even if she would really have preferred to drink coffee...

Canicross Crew

Clifford Racing Kennel was sure well represented this weekend!

Mushers or bank robbers?

Another 5 miles done!

And can I just say, "Brrrrrrrr!"

Cross Country Season is Over

This afternoon we attended the Cross Country End of Season Awards. He received his Varsity pin, Runner of the Meet for his breakout race at Leavitt, and earned The Coaches Award! I'm so very proud  of his efforts this season, and it's nice that his coach recognizes and appreciates the character underneath his 'jokester' facade. This is such a great group of friends and I wish them all the best of luck in their future runs! 

It's always so sad to see the cross country season end, but it's especially bittersweet this year. I might've gotten a bit misty eyed when I realized I won't be attending any more meets. I'll always remember that afternoon when big brother came home and 'out of the blue' announced that he had joined the cross country team! That was definitely a life-changing moment for everyone in our family.