Running Amuck

I can't believe I got Nat to run this race; we got really dirty during this year's Run Amuck down at the Quantico Marine Corps base. There were two 3-foot-deep mud pits, a fake barbed wire crawl (using police tape), and a cargo net climb up the slipperiest hill I've tried to scale. Thank goodness for the firehose at the end!

Rachel roped us into running it, and we're glad she did! Click below for the pro pics and the post-run cleanup video.

Nat's photos

Matt's photos

Rachel's photos

Back from the Beach

We're back!! Myrtle Beach was a blast this year. Although we didn't repeat our air adventure from last year, that didn't keep us from having any less fun. Between the sunny beach, our kickin pool, and Wii Grand Slam Tennis (okay, maybe Ian and I enjoyed that more than anyone else), we kept ourselves busy indeed.

Check out Ian, Ame and the kids pics here, here and here. Also, there's a link below for the ones I took.

Myrtle Beach 2009

A Night at Joe's Crab Shack

Our first night out in Myrtle Beach took us to Joe's Crab Shack at Broadway. Between the dancing wait staff and Ian and Ame's sporty bibs, everyone was laughing and having a blast.

Luckily the thunderstorms have kept their distance (knock on wood!). We're keeping our fingers crossed for the rest of the week.

St. Simons with a hint of Savannah

Nat celebrated her real 30th birthday a little over a week ago, and we escaped down to St. Simons Island to relax and see what southern Georgia has to offer. We had scrumptious crab cakes and fish that was to die for, and we found the time to take some pictures amidst all the meals.

The last full day of our trip we ventured up to Savannah and to visit with Paula Deen - well, a cardboard cutout of her. Mom, Rick and Nat's parents all made the trip there for dinner as well. Who would have thought Savannah would be the first big family get together after the wedding??

Ringing in Nat's 30th in PA

Nat's about to turn 30, and the Foors rang in the occasion with lasagna and cake last night. And Nat's elderly lungs enjoyed help blowing out her candles!

Nat's 30th in PA

Hot Air Ballooning over Shenandoah

Unbelievable! Today I finally cashed in on a gift I gave to Nat nearly two years ago. We flew over Shenandoah Valley at 1,800 feet in a hot air balloon built for four.

With the help of Valley Ballooning, Donnie and Daryl took us on quite the journey. From high in the sky to skimming the treetops, it's hard to imagine a more peaceful way to travel. We even got to fill the balloon with the hot air (and it was hot!)

Don Sr. was ready for us when we touched down near Conicville, nearly six miles away from our starting point in Woodstock.

We can't thank our pilots enough. Driving a balloon is no small task (the lack of a steering wheel has a lot to do with it.) Softest takeoff and landing ever. We're back at home now and can't believe the great pics we snapped. Enjoy!

Hot Air Ballooning over Shenandoah

Boulder!

Mike and his buddy Jason moved to Boulder a little while ago, and I finally got out to visit last weekend. From heart-pounding hikes up Mt. Sanitas and Chautauqua to awesome views of Gross Reservoir up in the hills, Boulder is made for taking pictures.

On Saturday we were off to Vail for some snowboarding on the cheap. Mike and everyone he knows is crazy good, so I was just happy to keep up and get off the mountain in one piece. :) Here are the pics.