Nothing like a 24' sandbox

Tiff's parents recently took their pool down, which was sitting on a layer of sand.  So far, the kids haven't missed the pool too much...

boys will be boys

Just when I'm enjoying worship at church, and especially enjoying how my kids seem to be actively engaged with it... worship turns into assault with a flag!!

 

Summertime fun!!! Well... maybe

After taking about 3 months to replace a small section of porch floor, and then sand and paint the whole thing, I'm hoping the railing goes a little quicker...  So I'm thinking that maybe some child labor will be just the boost I need!

                                                                  Go Seth!!                                            

Bicycle Commuting Milestone

SCHWING!!

Me and the ole roadbike have been looking forward to this milestone for quite some time now, even though technically it was met around 400 miles ago.  My first cyclecomputer had the aforementioned 400 miles on it when it fell off my bike, and was run over.  By me.  I went back and got it, but alas it was destroyed and the screen was blank.  So what's next?  Who knows, work towards 2000 I guess.  Or maybe I could pick up some rain gear and truly become that crazy guy on a bike, rather than the fair-weather cyclist I am now. 

Bicycle commuting has really been growing on me for several reasons.  I've always been kind of a dork about things that I can tinker with and adjust, and a road bike is a pretty cool piece of technology.  It also allows me to get some exercise, and even play athlete when I'm in the mood to really crank away and make good time.  It's great getting to work in the morning feeling awake, alert, and ready to take on the day.  Of course there's also the part of me that likes saving gas money and miles on my truck.  All in all it's been a pretty good experience so far!

Happy 4th Birthday Seth!!

We had Seth's fourth birthday party this weekend at Tiff's Parent's place.  Everyone had a good time, the weather held out, and Seth is another year older.  I can't believe how fast the time flies by! 

                                                      Tiff's dad fixed an old Murray
                                               "Super Diesel" pedal tractor up for Seth

today is Tuesday, May 22nd.  the 10-day weather forecast is as follows:

Thunderstorms, Thunderstorms, Showers, Thunderstorms, Showers, Thunderstorms, Showers, Thunderstorms, Rain, Showers

not awesome when your favorite (and last remaining) hobby is riding your bicycle to work.  bleh.

Zachary at around 19 months

Hobbies: throwing things, kicking things, knocking things down,

attacking Seth, and eating ice-pops