Greater Blain Jingle Bell Jog 2015

The 14th Annual Jingle Bell Jog is in the books, and it's time to see pictures of the fun. We've run in rain and snow, and pretty cold temps, but this was our first 65 degree Jog!

Sydney, Quinn, and I didn't run. We just stayed home and watched the fun. Thanks Sydney for helping to watch Quinn. She loves you as much as I do, and I think you're her new best friend.

Beth made sure that everyone knew where we run and had their numbers and bells on before they jingled all the way to the starting line.

Ron's our Official Starter.

And they're off!!

Ronnie and Andrew went out in front and set a fast pace for the 65 degree weather.

Rob's trying to beat Ronnie. Really Rob??

Bob's bringing up the rear. Someone's got to do it!

These guys are really moving fast, with no sign of Rob.

Here he is! Go Rob!

Clay's moving out too, but Erin and Beth are coming right behind!

Beth and Erin used to run together in high school to get ready for field hockey. I liked seeing them run together again. It's been a few years!

Let's go Tom!

Robin's relaxed. She's run this block many, many times.

Here come Taylor and Cameron, our soccer players.

Paige looks happy to see her dear old dad, our photographer.

Brent! You left Wilma behind! Don't worry, she'll catch up.

Alyssa and Rae look like they're having fun.

Liz is having a fun time running as Wilma Flintstone. Don't worry, Fred is just ahead!

Meanwhile, back at the farm, the faithful family and friends wait.

Here comes Andrew!

Ronnie is so fast. You should really skip baseball this year and run track. Ha!

Rob worked hard, but just couldn't catch fast, young Ronnie. Good job Rob!

Rob is getting his Finisher's Medal from the Official Time Keepers, Hope and Rick.

Beth stopped to give Quinn a high five. Quinn was very excited to "See Mommy Run!"

She's my grand baby, and I can't resist posting of picture of our future Jingle Bell Jogger crossing the finish line.

Clay can do it easily.

Go Tom!

Erin almost caught Tom!

Go Robin!

Here comes Paige!

I told you that Wilma would catch Fred! I bet it was hot running in those cute costumes!

Our little soccer players!

Yea, Alyssa!

Alyssa cheered her friend Rae in!

And along came Bob. So everyone's finished and it's time for the Official Group Photo!!

Here it is. Everyone's here except for Rob, who hustled home to get his delicious sticky buns to share with us.

This photo includes all the runners and officials, except for Dan, our Official Photographer. Thanks everybody, for helping with the Jog.

Bob awarded the winners their prizes.

Then it was time to eat!

Thanks for coming everybody. We had a fun time and hope you did too. See you all December 24, same time, same place for the 15th annual Jingle Bell Jog!

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2014 Jingle Bell Jog

It's time to FINALLY see the great photos our Race Photographer Dan Rice took of the 2014 Greater Blain Jingle Bell Jog! I know, I'm more than a little late, but here we go:

Everyone is getting ready. Don't forget your number and bells on your shoes!


Andrew, Rob, and Ronnie seem to have everything under control.


Elvis is in the house!!


It looks like we're all dressed and ready to roll!


Yes, that is Brent Smiley wearing his angel wings, and he recruited a pink bunny to join the fun!


Rick and Hope with their "little angel" and the pink bunny!


We're almost ready,


And we're off!!!! Ronnie and Clay set a fast pace!







Brent - Texting while running?


It was drizzling, but that's better than snow!








Go Elvis and Pink Bunny!


Sister Susie


Bob's dressed for the occasion!


Ronnie's concentrating!


Clay is too!


Looking good, Andrew!










Ronnie won again! Go Ronnie!


Andrew's in second place,


followed by Tom!


Erin took the girl's first place!

Here comes Elvis followed closely by the Christmas Angel!!

  I think Lauren came in third, but I don't know for sure, because I was still running!




Alyssa and Rob are finishing strong!

That's Bob bringing up the rear! ;)

Here we all are after running the Greater Blain Jingle Bell Jog 2014. (Notice that Rob's not in the picture. He went home to get his sticky buns. Yum!)
We hope to see you all again this year! Same time, same place!!

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