We temporarily interrupt the “Chronicles of Ecuador” to report on TEAM ROBB!
Jeff, Madison & Matthew participated in a Half Marathon from Napa to Sonoma on Sunday, July 17, 2011 benefiting Crohn’s & Colitis Research
Meet Kathy, wife of Jeff, mama of Madison & Matthew and THEIR BIGGEST FAN/SUPPORTER!
Dad flew out from Pennsylvania for the event to support TEAM ROBB!
Signage was made!
Emily wishes Madison luck in the upcoming race! GO MADDY!
Max wishes Matthew luck in the upcoming race! GO MATT!
GO TEAM ROBB!
Waiting at the half way point in the race to give “our runners” support along the way.
This is Steve. He was hanging out along side the road with us waiting for the Robb Family to zoom past!
Max was having fun giving runners high fives as they passed by. He said, “Look at this mommy” and he stuck his hand out. Runners with huge smiles would give him HIGH FIVES as they ran by!
Emily getting excited to see her cousins come through the 1/2 way point!
Max says “GO MADDY”
Jeff arrives at the HALF WAY MARK looking strong, and slightly sweaty, with a smile on his face! Way to go, Jeff!! 
Matt arrives at the HALF WAY MARK looking good!! He even picked Max up and ran with him for awhile. Max was thrilled! Matt was exhausted!
Madison arrives at the HALF WAY MARK grabbing water in one hand and Emily’s hand in another! Looking good! How do you look so beautiful after 7 miles of running?
Jeff arrives at the finish line at 2:10:08!! OH YEA! That’s my cuz! Okay, truth be told, this is not exactly how he looked as he crossed the line! The guy ran the entire way at a good steady clip! I thought he was going to pass out when I saw him.
Matt arrives at the finish line at 2:33:54!! YES!!
Emily gives Matt a squeeze & gazes at him lovingly! She is so proud of her cousin!
Madison coming in for a strong finish!
Madison arrives at the finish line at 3:14:47 with support from her brother, Matt, & a fellow Denver Team Challenge member!! OH YEA!!
Her mom, Kathy, gives her a BIG HUG!
Max gives her a kiss for an incredible job!!
Emily & Madison
Team Robb with two of their supporters: Mark (holding sign), Emily (being held by Madison)
Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis – IBD – impacts over one million Americans and millions world-wide, but many suffer in silence because the symptoms are not something that are typically discussed. Crohn’s has affected the lives of my cousins and we support them! Jeff, Madison and Matthew each raised $3600 for the benefit of Crohn’s & Colitis Research. GO TEAM ROBB! YOU ROCK!
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We spent one night at Cabanas del Lago
and woke up to this amazing view of San Pablo Lake!!
Beautiful grounds and a pretty walkway to the restaurant
Cabanas del Lago had 27 rustic cabins on property and a miniature golf course in the main common area of the hosteria
Claudia & Norma wearing their new scarves purchased the day before by talented weavers in a small town near Otavalo
Norma generously gave me her scarf and Emily modeled it
Norma & Dave relaxing on a bench in front of a cabin
There was a rabbit hutch in front of the main area too! Never seen a hotel/motel/hosteria with rabbits before.
What a fun activity for the kids! Emily & Max played in the rabbit pen for over an hour in the morning! Not really sure if they were allowed “in” the pen.
Adorable baby bunny that Emily was desperately trying to capture
On the road again! This time we are heading to Termas de Papallacta with hot thermal pools throughout the property.
First stop is a restroom break in someone’s house?!?! The owner charged a quarter. This is where Max meets Maurcio!
Meet Mauricio!
Then off for a tour of a rose farm/nursery
Ecuador is one of the largest exporters of roses in the world
Emily loved the roses!
Cousins hanging out at the rose farm
Then off to the Hacienda Guachala for lunch!
We were kind of big on the lunch thing! Here’s the rustic hacienda.
Then off for a short visit at a pretty town called “El Quinche” to see a gorgeous Basilica
The Oma, Emily & Max lit a candle at the Basilica in honor of Fabiola Maria Herdoiza Correa, who passed away at 75 years of age on June 12, 2011.
Vicky, our helpful tour guide, assists in lighting the candles.
Max & Emily sitting on the steps outside the Basilica
Brother & Sister having a little chat
Now, off to Termas de Papallacta Resort & Spa
Some friends graciously invited us to join them to cut down a Christmas Tree at a local Christmas Tree Farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We went to Hastings Christmas Tree Farm. It was a nice family operation.
Max in search of a tree
Emily & Max holding hands as they walk through the Tree Farm
Wallace & Max starting to cut down “our tree”
Sweet Max
Steve, Wallace, Josh & Alex help Dave bring his Christmas tree to the car
Samantha, Matthew, Josh, Alex & Max
Having fun on the farm!
Max, Wallace (with a huge red Christmas Tree saw) and Emily searching for a perfect Christmas Tree for our new home
Emily got upset about something so Max ran to her, held her hand & walked with her. What a great BIG brother!
Emily & Wallace find OUR special Christmas Tree
Samantha & Emily pose for a picture
Emily just looking sweet in her fluffy white vest
Samantha, Emily, Matthew, Josh & Alex
Samantha & Emily indulge me for another picture
Samantha acts like Emily’s big sister! She is very sweet & protective over little Em.
