Patriot's Monday

Can't believe it's Patriot's Day again. We trekked out to Concord to watch the parade. It was very Revolutionary. Then on to marathon watching. We live less than a 1/2 mile from the route and met a bunch of friends along route 16 to cheer on the runners.

It was a double stroller brigade.

Natalie (Taraneh and Bijan's mom), Teyah (Amelia and Georgie's mom), Kelly (Avery, Delaney, Davis and Declan's mom) and me. We are wearing Run Like Crazy shirts. Teyah met a fellow Australian guy (friend of her sister) who is running 52 marathons in 2010. It's pretty amazing. He's a great guy and would love facebook fans, the more fans the better sponsors! http://runlikecrazy.com/

So we waited and waited for Tristan. In such a large marathon, it's tough to pinpoint exactly when a runner will run by. Technology helps but the ap that told us when he'd pass by wasn't working. The kids had screamed themselves hoarse and were taking a break, actually snacks - you know it's important to fuel up when cheering - when up runs Tristan. He stood staring at us for a few seconds before we burst out cheering.

First graders and some sibs

We headed back to Kelly's for a pizza party. Not a bad day off!