Dillon-Henry WDW Palooza 2012 | Day 3

Doug, Barbara and Adamo got up at 3am to catch their shuttle to the start line of the Half Marathon.  It wasn't quite as chilly as yesterday, but it certainly wasn't warm.  I took a picture of them and sent them on their way.

 

Though Laurel and Baub and I were up not long after to make our way to the Magic Kingdom.  We were hopeful that we could see them come down Main Street, then come out of the Castle.  While we were waiting, we saw facades construction workers put up so they could do work without being noticed.

just a glimpse of what Main Street looks like at 5am during the Half Marathon...we don't know anyone in the picture (that we know of)

This is a picture of Doug after he came out of the Castle.  What's that?  You can't see him?  It's because even though I'd practiced numerous times, when we finally saw him I was SO excited that I took a picture of the lamp post instead.  By this time, Adamo and Barbara had already passed us and (as luck would have it), their photos didn't turn out, either).

And Aubrey was relieved to find that the shops were open on Main Street (of course!).  And she was finally able to buy the "Lotso Love" bear she would die without.  Sure made her happy!

Then we were off on the Monorail to Epcot, where we hoped to catch Barbara and Doug at the finish line (Adamo had long-since finished the race by then).  The sunrise was pretty spectacular.

As we came off the monorail I realized that the race was just off to the side, and the runners we were seeing were part of the group that was just ahead of Barbara (and she was just ahead of Doug).  So we waited, hoping to catch a photo of them that turned out!

Mission Accomplished!

And then we raced over to the finish line, where we were able to see Doug cross the finish line.  We were SO excited to see him!!  And I am SOOOO proud of him for his accomplishment.

Not to mention the fact that he looks dang awesome.

After the race we took a photo of Doug and his cheering squad.

and while the runners did a play-by-play of the race, the kids and I went swimming.  And Fred enjoyed the warm sun.

Such a fun day...but the real fun starts tomorrow!  We will meet up with the Henry family as Brian finishes the Marathon.  And then we will conquer EPCOT!