Yes, I know it's been quite a while since I've posted. Worst blogger ever, I know, I know. We've had a busy summer that I'd love to tell you all about, but it would take forever. Just check out our new photo albums to see what we've been up to and how big Isaac is getting! Our most recent news is that Baby Girl Dillabaugh is almost here! We are all very excited to meet her sometime in the next few weeks. I can't believe how the time has flown by. The due date is November 12th and we'd love it if you would join us in the anticipation and we'll be sure to fill you in when she arrives.

Isaac's Birthday Party

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Well, we made it back from London and we had a great time! London is an awesome city that we would highly recommend to anyone who can get there. Four days was not quite enough to see everything though. We literally just walked past each attraction snapping pictures and headed off to the next. But we did make it to all the majors. We stopped by The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, The London Eye, and Buckingham Palace. We also really wanted to see St. Paul's Cathedral but we only got a picture from afar and The Tower Bridge, which we saw but it was pouring down rain so we couldn't get a pic of it. Check out our pictures of the trip in the London Pics Album.

But I'm sure what you all really want to hear about is the marathon! Race day was unbelievable. The amount of people that came out to support the runners was like nothing we have ever seen before. The entire course was lined with huge crowds of people offering their support to the runners. It was truly amazing. Sorry I don't have many pictures of the race, me and Isaac spent most of the time on the underground trying to get from the start to the finish. The race was so crowded there was no way we would have seen Joe.

It was really nice to see all the people running for charities too. The London marathon raises more money for charities than any other event in the world! We were proud to be supporting Parkinson's Disease Society and so should YOU because so many of you contributed to that charity. Thank you!!!

And now for the results! Joe completed his 26.2 miles in 3hrs 8min!!! Out of 35,000 people he placed 1492! Out of all the men in his age group he placed 836! I'm not sure if it's considered rude for me to brag about my husband, but I don't care. I'm so proud of him! He has amazing God given talent and determination.

My Mom is Soooo Funny!

Ike had the giggles... Enjoy!

Here Comes Trouble...

Since we've last blogged, Ike has become mobile. He's in, out, up, down, over and under everything! My how your world changes yet again over night when little ones learn to move. Now there are gates, locks, padding and nothing breakable less than 3 feet off the ground. Also, after a mouthful of dog food using the water dish as a kiddie pool those too have been moved. :) We're loving it though. It's so much fun watching him explore.

Other than keeping up with Isaac, we've just been trying to enjoy the winter. It hasn't been nearly as cold or snowy as it has back in Indiana, but it has been much colder and snowy(er) than what is typical here. These pictures are from a castle just a few minutes from our house where the moat froze enough to ice skate on. We were just spectators, but it was still fun to watch. This was back in January though. Now it's back to gray skies and drizzly rain...everyday. We are very much looking forward to spring!

Right now the dutch, and I think most Europeans are gearing up for Carnival next week. It will be a whole week where there are parades and parties and all businesses shut down for the festivities. I'll be sure to post pictures of that craziness. :) Also, another upcoming event is Joe's marathon. We are getting super excited to go to London in just 2 months. If you would still like to donate to the charity that Joe is running for there's still time. Just go to http://justgiving.com/joedillabaugh or you can donate right on the main page of our blog. Thanks for all your support! Also check out the new album of Isaac pics we posted.

Happy 2009!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year!  Ours was so much fun.  Make sure you check out our Christmas photo album!  Isaac's first Christmas was a blast.  He was super spoiled though.  We are grateful for all the presents and warm wishes that were sent our way.  We did wish that we could have been closer to the rest of the family, but we have a military family over here and had some of them over for a yummy Christmas dinner and then again on New Years Eve.

With the holidays behind us now, Joe and I are focusing on our trip to London in April.  He is running the Flora London Marathon!  He already has 3 marathons under his belt and he's always wanted to do London.  The thing about London Marathon is that it is extremely hard to get into.  Joe decided to raise money for a charity to get a spot.  It's a win-win situation!  The charity is the Parkinson's Disease Society.  We chose this organization because it gives support to people who suffer from Parkinsons as well as their caregivers and does a great deal of research on the disease.  My grandpa has Parkinsons so we have seen what it does.  What we need now is your help.  Joe needs to raise 1700 pounds.  We are so thankful for the donations we have gotten so far, but the amount we still need to raise is great.  There is a link to his website as well as our progress so far right here on our blog or you can go to  http://www.justgiving.com/joedillabaugh   We hope that you will consider giving to this great cause and helping Joe do what he is gifted at and loves to do...Run!  Thank you in advance for your support!