Happy Birthday, Meredith!

Thank goodness Aunt Kate sent me this bikini - it's hot out here!
Dad shows Meredith how it's done.
Meredith's First Cake



Isn't it great when $1.49 can bring this much happiness?!
My first lego blocks!

And one of her favorite presents . . . a tent/tunnel.

To all who sent cards and gifts, Meredith says Thank you!

Diaper Dash 2007

In addition to the 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon, and full marathon, the Flying Pig race featured the Piglet series. This included sprints in several age classes. Meredith ran the Diaper Dash, a race for babies. Rory ran in the Piglet 2-3 year old race. I have some cute videos of both races which will be published soon.

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Meredith did well even though she froze up at the starting line. There was another baby who stood up and sprinted to the finish. I suspect performance enhancing formula was involved. Anyway, I'm not bitter. We had a fun time and in the end all of the kids were #1.

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Meredith attempts to psych out the competition at the starting line.

The race is on! Meredith gets a quick start, then stops to check out the scenery.

Hmmm....maybe walking will be faster. Nope!

A little help from daddy gets her moving.

Almost there!

Look at me, I'm #1!

Meredith and daddy get a much deserved rest after such a grueling race.

Here is Rory after her 50 yard dash. Nice medal.

Rory gives her medal a kiss!

Flying Pig Marathon

Recently, the Smith Family took a trip to Cincinnati, OH for the Flying Pig Race. Nancy and her mom Sue competed in the 1/2 marathon. Cousins Laurie and Karen ran the full marathon while Aunt Carol walked the full marathon. Congrats to all who participated.

Here is the start of the Flying Pig 5K. Max and Mitchell participated and did very well.


Max and Mitchell are in here somewhere, but there were too many runners to actually find them.


Ron, Grandmommy, Mitchell, Josh, and Meredith wait at mile 8.5 to root for all of the runners in the 1/2 and full marathon. This is the point that the 2 races divide.


It was kind of cold, so Meredith was bundled up as she cheered for her mom.


After the race, Meredith checks out the runner's hardware. Nice medal Nancy!


Meredith on the riverside walk in Cincinnati.


Meredith enjoys a quick swing in downtown Cincy with mom while Grammy rests in the nice warm sun.


Karen's daughter Rory relaxes in her big sister's chair.


Oh no! Not waffles again!


Just kidding. I love waffles.


Rory and Conner have fun in the sandbox.

Finally, we went out to support Max at his baseball game. Here he is playing first base. They won the game 6-1.

The family came out to support Max.

Rory walks around the baseball park.