Watching the Olympics on tv is bringing back so many memories!  During the summer of 2004, I was blessed to travel with 7 other wonderful women to Athens, Greece, to participate in “hospitality ministries” to the athletes and spectators of the Olympic Games.  I was pregnant with Aaron (who is now 7 ½).  We were housed in a church in the “shadow” of the Acropolis, across the street from Hadrian’s Arch.  It was a prime location, both for Greek history and the excitement of the Olympics!

From this prime spot, we were able to see the torch carried in for the opening ceremonies.  It passed right in front of me, close enough that I could have tripped the carrier (I didn’t, obviously, but I could have!  That’s how close it was!)  We were also able to watch the cycling from our church “home”.   It was an amazing experience! 

My Olympic Protest!

I have to voice a protest against the Australian Olympic committee!  As you probably know (or you know if you read my blog…), Chris “Macca” McCormack is my favorite professional triathlete.  He is a 2 time winner of the Ironman World Championship, but he had a dream of racing in the Olympics!  Much to my disappointment, he did not compete in Kona last year as he sought his dream to be in the Olympics.  Yet, when the time came to choose the team, he was not put on it!  He will not be racing in the London Olympics.  So, to the Australian Olympic Committee (or whatever you are called!) I say a big resounding “BOO!”   

The Olympics!

As all eyes look toward London and the opening ceremonies tonight, our family is excited about another one of our favorite sporting events!  The Olympics!  The Olympics are something that we hold near and dear to our hearts.  I have been on mission trips to 2 different Olympic Games.  Both times I was pregnant!  You will notice that I am writing this from home this year!  Tee hee!  Over the next few days, I will be sharing from my Olympic experiences and maybe even sharing some Ironman/Olympic comparisons!

A look at the Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece in 2004!

 Cycling in Athens!  This was right in front of the church we were staying at! 

 Handing out water to Olympic spectators!

In front of the Olympic Flame!

Happy Birthday, James!

Today we celebrate our favorite Ironman turning 38!

 The boys and I got him “A Life Without Limits” by Chrissie Wellington as a birthday present.

 Rylan and Daddy shared a “Reuben” at the Hibernian Irish Pub and Restaurant

Ok folks, here we go!
12 weeks and counting to B2B 70.3
Time to get training!

I recently took the boys to pick blackberries.  Rylan, especially, had a good time!  He ran up and down the row, a blackberry in each hand, yelling “bla bewweey!  Bla bewweey!”