After the expo, we made our first visit to see baby Ella. I am totally smitten with her. She reminds me so much of Norah as a baby: the thick dark hair, the chubby face, the sweet disposition. Claire took special interest in Ella. She kept rubbing her hair and kissing her. She even asked to hold her (and she did). I know I keep saying this but she's become such a nurturer. It's amazing to see how much she's developed over the past few months. Shes become her own little person. She always has been such an individual, but she's come into her own where she can dress herself, communicate things she's seen/observed, and express her feelings. She has truly become my best and dearest friend.
Sunday marked the big day...Mike's race. The day began with rain and rain. I was worried at first we wouldn't be able to go down and watch Mike finish his race. I didn't want to have the girls out in the cold and rain (it was only 40 degrees today). But I made the decision that no matter what, we were going to see him finish. I received all of the text updates along the route, which served as a time frame to get there. We made it 45 minutes before his ETA so we found an ideal spot just beneath the 26 mile marker sign. Claire was eager to cheer on the runners. She clapped and said, "go runners. I so proud!" while patiently waiting for dad. She also made friends with other spectators. Norah was more interested in running away and trying to remove all traces of warm clothing...such a Texas girl. When Mike ran by, we all cheered and held up the sign we made. We were so proud! We celebrated Mike's feat with Coldstone, the sweetest ending to a great weekend.
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