HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY ZACHARIAH MARTIN

On October 1st, Zach had his first and Golden Birthday. We ended up having 2 celebrations. One with the Sohre side at the Pizza Ranch in New Ulm and one with the Malecek family at Uncle Jim's and Aunt Denise's. Lucky Zach... he got 2 cakes... which means he got to dig in and get messy 2 times. Lots of fun!!!

Gracie, Zach, and Rochelle.

Birthday Party #2 with the Sohre Family.

All the Sohre cousins.

1 year and 2 1/2 year photos

Zach turned one year old on October 1, 2009.  We had photos taken at Sears Photo Center.  Zach of course is 1 year old and Gracie is 2 1/2 years old.  Seems like we were just there getting Gracie's 1 yr photos.  That time sure goes fast.  Zach is doing great with walking.  He can now give kisses... although sometimes he tries to bite me instead of kiss me.  I have to be careful.

Twin City 10 Mile

Today was the Medtronic TC 10 mile run... also known as the "Shortcut to the Capital."

Marty, I, and Marty's sister's Denise and Lisa, and Lisa's husband Mick participated in the run.  7:05 am at the Metrodome was the start and the finish was about 1 hr 40 minutes later at the State Capital, running the entire way.  It was a beautiful morning for a run.  We thought it would be to cold or maybe ran... but it turned out wonderfully.  

I did the run with Marty's sisters two years ago, but this was Marty's first big run and he did great. It is such a good feeling to accomplish such a great thing and even better that I got to do it with Marty. It is amazing to see all the people that participate.

The Medtronic Twin City Marathon started about an hour after we did. They also start at the Metrodome and finish at the State Capital... but of course do 26.2 miles, this is why the 10 mile run is called the "shortcut to the Capital!"

 Rochelle (our niece). She was our cheerleader.