Archive for July, 2008
Tri Del Sol: Triple the Fun
Today was the Tri Del Sol triathlon in Middleville. It was my first triathlon, and I have been training for it since May. The morning started with a 5:30 am rising. I had a quick breakfast of yogurt, animal crackers, and Gatorade before doing a triple check of my all my gear to make sure [...]
A Sunday of Fun and Sun
Today was the last relaxing day before heading back out into the real world. We started off the day with some tennis up at the nearby elementary school. It was our first time going out this summer and we realized that the tennis rackets could use a little TLC – specifically new handle wraps. That [...]
Destination Runs
The past two weekends have been what I call destination runs; runs where there is a purpose to the run (other than sheer pleasure of running, of course). Last weekend was a run and in Holland and this weekend was a run in town. Last weekend, Jennie and I were in Holland to visit with [...]
4th of July Fun
Jennie and I spent the day up at my boss’s cottage on Lake Michigan. Sort of last minute plans, but we decided to go on Thursday night. We left Friday after lunch and got there about 2:30. My boss made some of the introductions, although it seemed like I knew quite a few of the [...]
Visitors, Whitecaps, and Holland, Oh My!
6822 After the Reed’s Lake Run and festivities, the party really started to get going. Jennie’s parents and brother arrived at around Noon followed by her grandparents shortly there after. It was the grandparents first visit to the house, so they got the grand tour when they arrived. Once everyone was here, we headed out [...]
