Hanging Out on the Olympic Green and Closing Ceremonies

We decided to replicate the pyramid of people sculpture.

Trading Pins on the Green

The Missouri pin we were given to trade. We each recieved 150 pins. Some people like 'em, some people hate 'em, and some people are so gullible that you can convince them to like 'em!

A marker we used at the Today Show: "Have no radiation and attention to seal the cover completely after use"

A member of the USA silver medal water polo team at the Today Show.

The set of the Today Show.

The USA water polo team throws a ball around in front of the Today Show.

Molly and I on the Olympic Green after the Today Show. Notice the "Hi Mom" written on our faces!

The Coca Cola and Kodak exhibit building on the Olympic Green.  

Inside the Coke building.

Shoes on display at the Adidas building on the Green.

Running like the Olympian all-stars we are.

Chinese food or McDonald's?... It seems that everyone chooses McDonald's.

The torch in its final hours

Guards

Posing with performers before the Closing Ceremony

Performers filing into the Bird's Nest for Closing Ceremony

Let the show begin!

Finale

Party like an Olympian...VIP Bud Club and Holland House

With a St. Louis connection, we got our names on the list at the Beijing Bud Club where athletes come to celebrate.

On the dance floor

Out on the patio

Molly and I

The pool...If only Phelps had jumped in...Yes, he was there.

Enjoying Free Beer All Night

Molly and I Again

Holland House... Home of the Dutch party

Sea of Orange People

Me, Julie, Erin and Molly on the dance floor

The Fancy Zen Gym Where I Workout

Check out my snazzy uniform...

Hot look, right?

Bored at work

Thanos, Assistant Media Manager from Greece

My Time at the Olympic Green!

So, my accreditation doesn't give me access to the main Olympic Green, rather only the North Green. So, when I was offered tickets to the athletics event this Saturday night, I jumped on it! I saw some amazing athletes in action at the Birds Nest and got to step foot on the green. It finally felt like the Olympics!

Ready to Cheer on the USA!

On the green!

Inside the Bird's Nest (National Stadium)!!!

Women's 800 Meters

Bronze Medal winner of the Women's Heptathlon. Go USA!

Finals for the Mens 100 M dash!

I saw the fastest man in the world beat the world record!

Fuwa mascots

I'm finally here!

National Indoor Stadium, home of gymnastics, trampoline, and handball.

The Water Cube!

Helping a Jamaican fan celebrate his country's spectacular world record win in the men's 100 meter dash.

Close-up of the water cube wall

What a great night!