So, being a kind of historic run, I decided to lug my old camera with me and try to take some pictures along the way.  I am not in very good running shape right now, so I figured why not make the most of the day and just enjoy it.  It’s not very often that the streets of Cincinnati are closed off and you can just stop and take photos of the city and riverfront.

Heading to the starting area

A view of the skyline at the start

We somehow were able to meet up with Matt and Brett

Finally crossing the starting line

About to cross back in to Cincinnati

Only .2 miles to go

Found Heidi and Lukas at the end

To celebrate the holiday this year, we shared Thanksgiving day with Heidi’s parents (Granny and Opa, to Lukas).  We all stuffed ourselves with too much food, as usual, played the piano, tossed a football, moved some furniture – you know, all the typical holiday activities.  Lukas was running around while “the boys” were tossing the ol’ pigskin.  He was cracking up as the ball would fly over his head.  He liked playing in the driveway with gravel and sticks too (tried eating some rocks and sticks, but I think realized they weren’t all that good…)

The on Friday we went up to visit Grandma and Grandpa Kriz. The car trip was a little exhausting, but otherwise, it was a really nice visit. We had yet another big meal Friday night, then on Saturday we all went to Parmatown Mall to ride the Christmas Train. That was really fun, and Lukas sure loved it (he put up such a fuss after the firsr ride was over that we went again). Grandma and Grandpa loved it too, because this was the same train “Jimmy” rode on when he was a little guy.

And later in the day on Saturday, we thought we’d let Lukas play outside in the snow. He was not too fond of it just yet – he fell down once, and after that, he wouldn’t even walk in the snow anymore. I’m sure he’ll come around.

I like this one – it’s like he’s posing for a Gap ad or something…