Sunday, September 14, 2008

Yeah, baby!



I did it! I made it to the top of Pikes Peak yesterday!



It was a stunning hike, and I'm completely exhausted, but I'm also completely exhilarated!

I have lots of pictures from yesterday, but my friends have some that I need to fill in the gaps and tell the complete story. So, I'll blog about it in detail later this week.

I'm not sore at all today, but I'm very tired which is why I'm camped out on the couch right now watching NFL and reading the Sunday paper!

Here's the sign my family had taped to the front door when I got home yesterday! Isn't that great? They're the best!!!

32 comments:

Tiffani said...

I am so proud of you for completing your hike!! I think not only is it awesome for you but your kids getting to see their Mom doing something special for herself that took courage, determination and strength...what a great example you are!!!

Kecia said...

That is awesome!! You go, Meredith!
And I can't believe the snow up there...!

Jenn said...

I was hoping when I saw the title it was going to be about your hike! Way to go Meredith!! I am so proud of you. :o)

Love seeing the snow at the top! What amazing memories you will have for the rest of your life.

Moriah @ Please Pass the Salt said...

Impressive!! I knew you'd do it. Can't wait to hear the stories.

Elizabeth said...

I am so impressed! I've been to the top of Pikes Peak, but I sure didn't hike up there. I distinctly remember being terrified in the car ride up, though!

Angie said...

So proud and amazed! Way to go.

Casey said...

WooHoo! That is so awesome. Congrats on a great accomplishment!!!!

Teri H said...

That's awesome! I can't wait to hear about it!

Leah Belle said...

yippee!!!!!! i am so thrilled for you! can't wait to hear the details! how were the heights? did your fam drive up to great you? and many, many questions i can't wait to have the answers to!

Stacy at Exceedingly Mundane said...

Wow, that is an incredible accomplishment, you should be so proud of yourself! Enjoy your restful Sunday and hope you have a great week coming up :)

Unknown said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! So very proud of you!

Tami said...

Congratulations!! What a great accomplishment for yourself.

Amber said...

YAH! Congratulations, Mer! What's next?

Gina said...

Hooray! Hooray! Hooray for you!

Puva said...

Congratulations! And that was really sweet of your family :)

Kristin said...

Wow! That is an amazing accomplishment! Congratulations :)

Our Common Human Story Project said...

Mer, Mark E. here. Fantastic! The only picture I was ready to pose for when John and I finished was my obituary. Good for you. Just goes to show your plan of actually training and preparing yourself was so far better than ours. Can't wait to see and hear further details of the trip. Peace.

Becca~CapturingSimpleJoys said...

That's so impressive! Way to go!!

Marc and Charity said...

Wow, way to go! I bet that does feel good!!!

Michelle@Life with Three said...

What an awesome accomplishment! I can't wait to read the whole story!

Fran said...

Holy cow!! I can't get my mind or my lungs around that concept!! :)

I'm so so proud of you...considering in NE Arkansas you had no formal training! Ha!

Megan L Hutchings said...

To say that I am proud is an understatement!!! I can't wait to see all of the pictures ;)!

Susan said...

Great job! Are you addicted? There are still 51 more to go!

Unknown said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

lisa@littlesliceoflife said...

Yea! I'm in awe of you! I get winded hiking down my driveway to the mailbox (which is why I usually drive!) :-)

Gretchen said...

Woo Hoo! 13 miles straight up in no oxygen CO. You rock, my friend. You rock.

Don'tcha love posters like that? xxxooogretchen

Joanne : The Simple Wife said...

YOU GO, GIRL!

I think you're my hero...

:)

Joanne

Dee Dee said...

Wow! I'm super impressed!! I can't wait to hear the rest of the story.

*carrie* said...

Mer,

What an accomplishment.

Are you wearing capris?! Makes me think of all the tourists who arrive up there in their shorts and t's--I bet the gift shop sells a million sweatshirts!

His Girl said...

Hey, sis! as you probably noticed, I am waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay behind on reading.

Just wanted to blow kisses to you and tell you I am beyond proud of you! Great great job, sistah!

Meredith said...

Wow! Great job. I love the sign from your family--that is awesome!

Michele said...

WOW what an accomplishment!!! Congratulations!