Friends, friends, friends

Today was the Zydeco 5k in Gulf Shores.  I had not planned to do this race but had several friends that were signed up.  A couple of days before, I received information that my friend, Ginny, might be coming down and was going to do the race.  I was excited.  So, I saw it as a no-brainer that I had to go watch it.  After all, it has been a few years since I'd seen and visited with Ginny.  I had a baby shower to attend mid-morning and knew I couldn't get cleaned up fast enough after the race so I dressed for the shower since it was going to be right around the block from the race.  This way I could stay as long as I could and visit with everyone.  Here are a few pre-race pics. 

Me and Ginny

 Susan and me

 My new friend, Josh.

Tim getting Go-Pro and camera ready.

Some action shots.  Get ready, set, GO...............

Some of my Sole Sisters. 

Go, Stephen!

My friend, Buck, finishing strong and fast!! 

Moe finishing strong, too. 

 

Here are a few post-race pics.

Another friend, Jojo 

Ann, Susan and Buck

Award info...Ginny got 1st place in her age group; Moe got 2nd and Susan got 3rd in their age group; and Josh got 2nd in his age group.  I was sad that Buck didn't place because he finished strong and fast!  He ran great today; he was 5th in his age group.  There were 442 runners...much larger than last year's inaugural race.  Also, runners were chipped which I think was a good idea.  It was VERY windy today and some of my friends mentioned how that played a role in their effort.  All in all, everyone did great and I am very proud of them.  I love my friends!! 

Before the awards began, I left for the baby shower.  This was for Pastor Lloyd and Leeanne Stilley's DIL.  It is their first grandchild and it's a girl...the first little girl in their line in a long while.  The ladies had the room decorated so beautiful and "girly".  I loved it!  Here are a few pics. 

Yep, this is probably what you are thinking: dill pickles and ice cream! 

Finally a pic of Vivian, Debbie and me.

It was definitely a very full morning of visiting, cheering, picture taking and showering!  Oh, did I tell you...I love my friends!! 

Until next time,

Run 4 It