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Eloise and I visited Abby, Chase, Sadie, and Jack for a couple days this week. When we arrived, we met Abby at the park, which was perfect because Eloise loves the swing. Chase was so nice to watch the kids in the evening while Abby and I went out shopping.
Abby and I took the kids to the zoo. It was Eloise's first zoo experience. She was very excited to see the elephant; she bounced around and laughed. She thought the elephant was very funny. She also really liked the lionesses. She and Jack rode side by side. We had to drape a blanket over Jack's side of the stroller to hide him from Eloise because she kept poking him. She's really interested in eyes right now. Jack is such a happy little guy.

Rosemary Beach

We spent a few days at Rosemary Beach with the Etheringtons, which was very relaxing and enjoyable. It is such a beautiful beach and I really miss living there. It was Eloise's first beach experience. She really liked playing in the sand, but she was scared of the waves.

Eloise and Alice playing away. Alice loved eating the sand.

Eloise, Jack, and Alice.

Eloise really liked riding the raft with Ruby.

Logan Marathon

I finally got my sister to run a marathon with me. I have been trying for years and she has now discovered that she is a strong runner. I have run eight marathons and am still trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon. This last marathon I beat my best time by one minute, finishing at 3 hours and 54 minutes. This was my sister's first marathon and she qualified for the Boston Marathon, finishing at 3 hours and 37 minutes! I am so proud of her! She will be running it in April.

Dallas was an awesome support, cheering us on at different points in the race. Unfortunately, they missed Brittany cross the finish line.

Grandma and grandpa had all the little ones in the room with them the night before the race so Brittany and I could get some sleep, needless to say, they didn't get much sleep, but the girls had a great time.

Visiting Family in Salt Lake

Labor Day Weekend

Chase, Abby, Sadie, and little Jack visited us over the Labor Day weekend. We loved having the company and the weather was perfect for our walks around Williamsburg.

Jack is such a happy little baby. He and Eloise will be great little buddies.

Play Time

Eloise has several babies her age to play with in Williamsburg, which is very exciting for her. Here she is playing with Mark and Noah. She thinks it is so funny when anyone sneezes, including herself. She had just finished sneezing in this picture.

She really wants to crawl, but hasn't quite figured it out yet.

She loves bathtime!