big weekend, big thanks

wow, could go on and on about how amazing my weekend was. Emotional highs all around, esp after Alina's accident and my pathetic fainting spell. First, Helen ran an amazing race at UTMB for 6th place. this is especially cool bc she 1) wanted top 10, and 2) she duked it out with this Italian runner, and really pushed herself the last 5mi (after 37hrs of running!) to secure 6th. Big time honey! and second, Breckenridge hosted the finish to stage 5 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Nice weather, great crowds, and exciting racing. Andy Schleck broke away over Swan Mtn Road (what a treat those spectators got), and was reeled in right in front of The Village on Park Ave, about 800m from the line. The event ran smoothly. And a huge thank you to Bill & Mary, without their help I would not have been able to help out as much on race day.

two peas in a pod

poor little girl. and her stupid pathetic dad. I just needed to lie down. but no, instead I lose it and bounce off the ground like a sack of rocks.

A run with a view in France

Chamonix

View from above Chamonix

first day of 1st grade

at the school playground

daddy daughter day

begins with some mini hot donuts from Kava Kafe

Concert night

Alina tries on new glasses

Stormy afternoon over Lake Dillon

Tired best friends

b-day cake for Connor

he has his own cake!

happy 1st b-day to cousin Connor!

fake teeth factory

Perry & Young dental lab in Aurora. this is where my uber pricey, 3yrs-in-the-making custom bridge is being made. Here for a "custom shade match" appt.

Alina and Andy the violinist

Alina at dinner with the National Repertory Orchestra violinists