Well, here we are again.  The Pumpkin Pacer in Deer Park.  We had rain on the way to Deer Park and it was cold!  We headed right inside the church where the race started. No need to stay outside and freeze before we started.  Cold legs might mess with our time for the run.  HA!!!

We weren't the only ones who decided to stay warm for a short time before the race started.  Layne and the Deer Park Cross Country Team did stay outside and watch the little kids do their race.  That was nice of them for sure.  

So cute!

Many if not all of the people participating stayed inside until it was time to start.  Lots of fun costumes.

We waited until the last minute to line up.  Layne, in the orange, ran with her Deer Park Cross Country Team for a practice.  Her parents and sister were at a soccer game so Layne got to hang out with us after the race.  She finished in a little over 20 minutes.  She had to wait for us needless to say.

 Diligently stretching!

 Thing One and Thing Two!

 Kat and Sheila!

 Jackie and Kat!

 Layne told me number 171 is a teacher in Deer Park.  He is very disguised.  

Off we go and no rain so far but it had rained.  You can see the wet streets.  A couple of us didn't prepare for the rain.  Oh no!

Look a little sun peaking through the clouds.  We might survive this race with no rain!  That would be neat.

 Mile 1 done!  Boy, does this picture show the best of fall in the Pacific Northwest. Beautiful!  Sheila and Michelle look great too.

 Peggy at mile 1!

Love this house.  I think some day I will live in a house like this.  Don't get me wrong, I love the house I live in but I just feel there will be a change somewhere along the line.

 Go to church people.  It's good for you!  Learn about the best gift ever! God's love for us!

 Lots of leaves not attached to the trees.

 This store is a little ahead of the season!  They did throw out some pumpkins for good measure!

 Bonnie at the 2 mile mark.

On the home stretch. There weren't as many decorated houses to take pictures of this year.  Disappointing! 

 Approaching the finish line and we made it with no rain!!!

Finished!!!  We didn't pin our numbers on and no timing chip.  I had to dig my number out of my pocket to show them at the finish line.  Looks like Michelle did too.

One last picture of some pirates after the race, inside the church.

Layne went with us to get some lunch.  One minor detail, no room in the car for her.  She squished in between Sheila and me.  She said it was like doing a wall sit.  We had a yummy lunch and great conversation.  I look forward to the next time we all get together.  These friends are really good people!!!