Dreams Do Come True

Apolo Anton Ohno, the Olympic speed skater, came to Idaho Falls! Of course if you know my best friend, Al, you know that she is crazy about this guy. She has been in love since the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake. Apolo just released a new book and he's doing a book signing tour. So, of course, we were there.

He was scheduled to arrive at 8:00. We got there at 7:00 and waited in line. A member of Apolo's entourage came to brief us on proper book signing etiquette: things like no posing for pictures, no personalization of messages, no lingering, etc. When he finished his little speech Al asked if she could kiss him.

 This is when he first arrived. He brushed right past Al, just inches away, on his way to his signing table. She took in a long deep breath to capture some of his essence.

 This appropriately captures her mood for the night.

 This is as close as we could get to posing for a picture with him.

 Me, Jack, and Apolo

 By his bus.

 Caressing his chest.