A Day on Peachtree

As promised, the story of our 4th...

We have been wanting to run in the world-famous Peachtree Road Race for a few years, but it always conflicts with FCA camp. Since the 4th fell on a Saturday this year, we could do both! After making the trek from St. Simons to Atlanta on Friday, we enjoyed a carb-loading dinner and crashed at Bebe's for the night. (Except that I didn't sleep because I was still sick!) Bryce, Jessica and I left around 5:30 to head down to the race. Jessica had a number in time group 2, B in time group 4 and me in time group 9.

(Lesson #1: Submit a time to get in an early group. Huge difference in starting at 7:30 and 8:56!)

It was amazing to see what 55,000 runners look like! Excitement was in the air and music played everywhere. We were armed with our bib numbers, kleenex and cold meds...but:

(Lesson #2: Bring your own safety pins to this race. There is no table that has them for you. Much thanks to the nice people we bummed them from in the potty line.)

After waiting in line forever to use the lovely portable potties, we bid farewell to Jessica to start her race and moved on back! (B nicely offered to run in my group with me since you can move groups back, but not forward.)

Meanwhile, Bebe and Slade were awesome to pack up the kids and come out to cheer us on! They said the kids were great. It was fun to have them there. Jessica ran by them before B & I even started the race!!


In Piedmont Park.

Waiting for Mommy & Daddy.

Here comes Daddy!

And finally...

After the race...

In front of the masses!

Afterwards, we enjoyed a nice dip in the pool at Bebe's.

What would the 4th of July be without watermelon? Digging in...

After much needed naps, we made our way back to Peachtree to enjoy the Lenox fireworks. They were beautiful and wonderfully coordinated with the patriotic music. We are so thankful for our freedom!

Greer was a little hesitant at first, but grew to enjoy the show.

Bebe made Greer's cute dress! And Gehrig LOVED the fireworks show.

A great busy day, full of thankfulness and family and love for country.