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Brooklyn, NY April 2010

Friday, June 24, 2011

Next Stop: Coeur d'Alene

We hung out in Kellogg until 10:00 when the shops opened so that we could get some information on the Gondola.  Sadly, it only runs on Saturday and Sunday during the day in this off-season.  Owyn was disappointed, but we assured him that we will come back tomorrow and ride it to the top of the mountain.  He was happy to get his bike out for a bit and ride it around, and we found a playground to play on for awhile.  Owyn met another boy there, Sean, whose Dad is also doing the Ironman on Sunday.  They are from Michigan, and the two boys had fun playing together for a bit. 


After confirming there would be no Gondola ride today, we were back in the car for our main destination - Coeur d'Alene!!  We went straight to the race site to get Jack checked in for his Ironman.  Owyn was excited that he got to go in the "big tent" with his Dad and help pick up his race packet. 


Seeing his name and confirming that his race chip works

Race number, two new bags, race chip, and athlete instructions

And, of course, a silly face!

Where is Zoee through all of this? She was so well behaved and then napping in her stroller while we waited.  Please let this calmness last through the weekend!


Next, Jack wanted to put on his wetsuit and take a short swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene where he will complete the swim portion of the Ironman on Sunday.




His post-swim comments:
"It's freezing cold. And very choppy!" 

That was when Jack started to worry about the swim even more.  "Will my feet freeze because they are not covered?  Will my goggles stay on?  Will they fog up too much and I'll have to just throw them and go without?"  We'll find out on Sunday!

While Jack swam, the kids and I discovered a nearby play structure that Owyn's new friend Sean had told us about this morning.  Owyn LOVED it!  I'm sure we will be back here on Sunday.


"Mom, this playground is just like Shimek"


Running to catch Daddy

One of Zoee's favorite comments,
"Look, I run fast like Daddy!"

Little girl trying to catch up to Daddy and big brother.

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