so it cut me off from putting amy more images in my first post. haha.
here's the rest
ss #186
this layout by gfengel is just stunning! Great use of a photo as a background paper and smaller pictures on top of it. The title is incredible for the theme of the layout!
also, this layout by monstermama just has the perfect colors and clusters!
ss #187
I always love when I see a really Disney-fied layout, and this one by jemmls4 screams Disney to me - with its colors and characters!

and I love the beachy theme of this layout by meagan43
ss #188
This challenge was hard for me, but I think this layout really nailed the black/white them to make the colors pop
And this one has to be recognized because it's brilliant. Animator's Palate starts out black and white, so it's great to keep with that theme!
ss #189
I love this layout by KristinP. It's clean and simple and I love the tic tac toe feel

this one by branan5 just pops color everywhere. Very good use of color on this page!
ss #190
this was my favorite gallery to look through! I had a hard time narrowing it down! I've come up with these as the ones that keep drawing my eye!
ss #191
This layout by r0binB just cracks me up. I love the title. I think cuz I'd be the same way - a 5K sort of.

I agree that walking to get to the starting line counts!

Also, this one by Romajo just is so pretty and starty and Arabian nighty. I love the colors she chose and her background paper
ss #192
This layout by QuiltyMom just keeps grabbing my eye. I love the large photo and the smaller ones on the right, and the word art stamp on the photo is perfect

Also, this one by Chef Minne Mouse - I just love how the hands are highlighted and the simple background is perfect for this page.