Right now, this second, my husband is running the Boston Marathon. He is running with professional athletes from all over the world.  Professional meaning, they are sponsored and paid to run these races.  Hey, its a good gig if you can get it. This is the first time he is running against people from Africa and Italy.  Even as a "recreational" runner, he admires the sheer speed and endurance of these athletes. The runners are wearing GPS on their shoe strings.  (Shock...

Here are some photos of my kids' first minor league game.  Dayton Dragons are pretty popular around here, tickets are difficult to get.  Rob was invited to the game as a VIP by the team, so he took the boys and my Uncle Harry, who was trying to get tickets for a long time but they were always sold out. Before the game they were treated to a private tour.  The boys were able to play with the Dragon's score board, go out on the field, etc..... I was out having very yummy marga...