Triathlon newspaper article

As posted before I am proud of Wesley and keep boasting about his Triathlon. Wendy's mom just sent us the "local" Monmouth, Oregon newspaper and there is a full page article. The article is here. In the paper version it states, "Andrew is a back-stroking machine in the aquatic center."

Playing candyland with Thomas...

And testing my mobile blogging capabilities on the iPhone. As if I
wasn't connected enough already. :)

Laugh a little

From 19 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Level of Insanity, (click to see all).

5. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks. Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.
18. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, 'Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go.'

Back to the Blog

Hi, sorry, I've been away, but it looks like Jason is doing a good job keeping the chatter going. We had a nice trip to Oregon but it was a little like running a marathon...a test of endurance, determination, and guts. haha. I keep thinking it will get easier to have three boys, but I think it's just going to be grueling for the next fifteen years or so. I have to toughen up.

At any rate, the boys loved being out in the country and having so many places to play, and cousins to play with. Here are a few pics of their fun times.

We have about ten days left until school starts. It's been a fun summer, and I've enjoyed having them all around all day and hanging out doing silly things and not worrying about what kind of mess the house is becoming. I'm also looking forward to having a routine and getting some time to think, having just one kid around. Wesley and Thomas will be at the same school this year, and they are looking forward to seeing each other around campus during the day. I love that they love each other so much.

Surfing in Oregon

Last Friday, while in Oregon, I spent the day with my brother, Tim. He is into big wave tow-in surfing. I started on 2-3 foot waves not the 20 footers that he is in to. We had a blast. He did give me a lesson on how to tow in (albeit, on smaller waves) but I could really get used to this jet-ski thing;

Update - 8-03-08

Tim just sent this picture;

 

I was sucking wind and obviously out of shape. I have a whole new respect for those that surf regular waves, not to mention those who are doing 20+ foot! You would have thought we were celebrities as everyone was wondering what all the gear Tim had was. Great memories!