Fall 2012
We headed out to New York City for the big marathon. Although Superstorm Sandy had passed through only days before, the mayor and race director said the race would go on! Please come. Click to Enlarge
We headed out to New York City for the big marathon. Although Superstorm Sandy had passed through only days before, the mayor and race director said the race would go on! Please come.
Well, saner minds would prevail and cancel the race. But only after tens of thousands of people had traveled there from around the world. Click to Enlarge
Well, saner minds would prevail and cancel the race. But only after tens of thousands of people had traveled there from around the world.
In Manhattan, besides the flooded areas down in the financial district, life was pretty normal elsewhere. Other parts of the city were not so lucky though. Click to Enlarge
In Manhattan, besides the flooded areas down in the financial district, life was pretty normal elsewhere. Other parts of the city were not so lucky though.
View of the new One World Trade Center from the Brooklyn Bridge Click to Enlarge
View of the new One World Trade Center from the Brooklyn Bridge
The New York media made the marathon and runners out to be the bad guys. At least we spent money and helped the economy. Click to Enlarge
The New York media made the marathon and runners out to be the bad guys. At least we spent money and helped the economy.
Later in the month, Chris visited Canyonlands National Park in Utah for a hiking trip before winter set in. Click to Enlarge
Later in the month, Chris visited Canyonlands National Park in Utah for a hiking trip before winter set in.
There were excellent stars out in Utah in the dark part of the country! Click to Enlarge
There were excellent stars out in Utah in the dark part of the country!
We participated in our first Santa Run in December Click to Enlarge
We participated in our first Santa Run in December
700 red clad runners Click to Enlarge
700 red clad runners
We then traveled to Dallas to run the city's marathon
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We then traveled to Dallas to run the city's marathon
It was a success and Sharon crossed the line with a Boston Marathon qualifying time! Click to Enlarge
It was a success and Sharon crossed the line with a Boston Marathon qualifying time!
Sister Fran was the ultimate cheer squad. She somehow managed to meet us 5 places on the course with refreshing cold sponges! Click to Enlarge
Sister Fran was the ultimate cheer squad. She somehow managed to meet us 5 places on the course with refreshing cold sponges!
We had a good Hauger family get together at Christmas Click to Enlarge
While in Illinois, we also attended niece Rachel's wedding to Jack!
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While in Illinois, we also attended niece Rachel's wedding to Jack!