Panama City Beach, Florida

Here is an update of our trip so far.




Beautiful weather and condo. It was 200 yards away from the race sight, totally helpful.

The outdoor pool which lead out to the pristine white beaches of Florida.

The water was pretty nice and warm once you got a little ways out. The boys have snorkeled and swam their little hearts out. We went snorkeling today but had to turn quickly in when we spotted a jellyfish and the boys FREAKED! Colby tried to climb on top of me and not-so-brave little Lukie put me in between him the jellyfish. ME! He used me as a shield. Thanks guys. Needless to say we had to swim to the beach very quickly before the boys drowned me. I have not heard Colby scream that loudly, um, ever.

p.s. I should tell you that Corey brought it to my attention to remember the fact that Colby has been totally obsessed with this book on all the most poisonous creatures of our earth. They list the Box Jellyfish as one of the most poisonous animals. Now, that was not what we saw in the water, but cute Colby does not know there is a difference. So when I say "Hey, a jellyfish." His minds jumps to one of the most poisonous animals floating around out there. Now it makes sense why he acted as if I had said "Hey, a man eating shark."

A little football on the beach.

There was a big fight over whether to build the sand castle or destroy it. Lots of yelling. Believe it or not, but Colby was not the one who wanted to destroy it.

This is how Colby's afternoons have gone, pretty much everyday. He finds somewhere to sleep - On my lap, in the middle of the race sight, on the couch, Grandpa Larry's lap - anywhere. Cute little snoozer.

Ironman Florida! 7am start. 2300+ triathletes
With so many people wearing black wetsuits, blue swim cap and goggles - we have NO idea where he is. We cheered our hearts out nonetheless.

Corey's swim time was about 1:35 for 2.4 miles.

Stripped of his wetsuit and running through the "showers" to get the salt off.

On his bike and onto 112 miles and about 6 hours of his day.

Now into your running shoes and out the door for a full marathon. His running time was about 4:30. It was cruel - they had the runners come within sight of the finish line just to turn around and go back out for their second and final loop. It was just plain mean. I mean literally they were 20 yards away from the finish line!

Total race time was 13 hours! Crazy.

Having fun and not done yet.

And how should any 35 year old celebrate his birthday? By recovering from his 5th full Ironman! Happy Happy Dear Corey! :-)