Sorry for the lack of posting in September. Here we are in October. Some great things coming up this month like Halloween. I have plenty of pictures and a few videos that I need to catch up on for everyone to see how much Anneliese and Emmeline have grown this summer! More to come on that...check back soon.
The new TV season has started for many shows. Here is what you will find us watching:
Survivor
Biggest Loser (no link because NBC's website sucks!)
Law and Order: SVU (again NBC)
Bengals (when it is our misfortune that they are actually televised)
Colts (is it time to jump of the band wagon?)
Criminal Minds
What are we reading?
Liz is reading 1-2-3 Magic and we will soon be better parents for it (I am next on the list to read it)
Don reads "a vast variety of sources"
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Shifting gears on the blog
I've decided to make the main focus of this blog all things family related. I seem to have drifted that way this year as posting about running has given way to posts about birthdays,etc. Since running is still an important hobby and fundraising effort for me I have created a second blog related to Anneliese's Road Racers for Resaearch. Be sure to visit that site if you are interested in keeping up with my training and fundraising efforts. Also, if you would like to participate as a team member of AR3 at future events I will create a log in for you so that you can keep us up to date with your training through blog entries on the AR3 website.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Olympic medalists
Congrats to Mary and David for winning a Gold and Silver medal respectively. Mary was part of the 4X400 meter track relay that took Gold while David reached Silver in the men's 110 hurdles. The UC community is proud of them, they represented us so well!
August is almost over and this is my first post of the month?
Wow, this month is going by fast. I will try to get caught up the best I can in one post. Here we go.
Chasing Down the Cure Race Report
The race had a nice turn out for an inaugural event. Close to 90 participants were on hand. The race director, Brian, and his wife Alicia did a great job organizing everything. I think that our friends and family made up about 1/5 of the participants. We'd like to thank everyone for coming out for the race.
The course was tough. It was two laps around a hilly course that was half paved and half grass. I pushed Anneliese in her jog stroller. It was funny, I got off to a fast start and was about 7th or 8th on the hard surface, then when we hit the grass the stroller felt like I was pushing a refrigerator through mud. We got passed left and right as we slugged along. When we got back on the concrete we regained some momentum. As we hit the grass for a second time we took it easy. Anneliese got out of the stroller and ran/walked for a little bit while collecting high fives and cheers from passing runners. Overall we finished in abou 32 minutes but Anneliese's sprint to the finish was much faster.
Liz walked with a group of her college friends. They had a good time strolling around the course and catching up with one another.
After the race Anneliese got her picture taken with Jesse who also has NF. This picture has been making the rounds at the NF Endurance team headquarters. They are a couple of cute kids if I do say so.
The day after the race I left the house at 4 a.m. for a flight to West Palm Beach, Florida and my companies summer sales meeting. I was in Florida for a week enjoying the sun and beach when time permitted and a few drinks here and there. The sales district that I am in did a spoof of "We are the World" for a talent contest. Syd, a coworker who sits on the other side of the wall from me, and I penned the new lyrics and put things together. Our group ended up taking home the grand prize. Luckily there is no youtube video of the event to hold over our heads.
Colts Stadium Tour
The Colts offered the general public a self guided tour of the new stadium. I tried to get tickets online for the event but missed out. Luckily Syd and another coworker, Chris, had a pair of extra tickets each which they passed along to me. SO Liz and I took the girls and met up with Chris, his wife Sarah, Syd, and his girlfriend Katie at the staium to take a look around.
The new stadium is massive. We were able to tour the concourse, the lower stands and the field. We could have entered the visitors locker room but there was a 45 minute wait and Emmeline was getting fussy.
We took a few shots, here are the one's that turned out. Apparently my hand wasn't very steady with the camera since the shots of the field and the far end zone were shaky.
Back to school
On Monday Anneliese started her 3rd year of preschool. She had a fun day and is looking forward to a great school year. She even got her first homework assignment ever. She has to do an art project where she decorates a gingerbread man looking figure. Not too much help from mom and dad the directions say.
1st day of school 2008
Chasing Down the Cure Race Report
The race had a nice turn out for an inaugural event. Close to 90 participants were on hand. The race director, Brian, and his wife Alicia did a great job organizing everything. I think that our friends and family made up about 1/5 of the participants. We'd like to thank everyone for coming out for the race.
The course was tough. It was two laps around a hilly course that was half paved and half grass. I pushed Anneliese in her jog stroller. It was funny, I got off to a fast start and was about 7th or 8th on the hard surface, then when we hit the grass the stroller felt like I was pushing a refrigerator through mud. We got passed left and right as we slugged along. When we got back on the concrete we regained some momentum. As we hit the grass for a second time we took it easy. Anneliese got out of the stroller and ran/walked for a little bit while collecting high fives and cheers from passing runners. Overall we finished in abou 32 minutes but Anneliese's sprint to the finish was much faster.
Liz walked with a group of her college friends. They had a good time strolling around the course and catching up with one another.
After the race Anneliese got her picture taken with Jesse who also has NF. This picture has been making the rounds at the NF Endurance team headquarters. They are a couple of cute kids if I do say so.
The day after the race I left the house at 4 a.m. for a flight to West Palm Beach, Florida and my companies summer sales meeting. I was in Florida for a week enjoying the sun and beach when time permitted and a few drinks here and there. The sales district that I am in did a spoof of "We are the World" for a talent contest. Syd, a coworker who sits on the other side of the wall from me, and I penned the new lyrics and put things together. Our group ended up taking home the grand prize. Luckily there is no youtube video of the event to hold over our heads.
Colts Stadium Tour
The Colts offered the general public a self guided tour of the new stadium. I tried to get tickets online for the event but missed out. Luckily Syd and another coworker, Chris, had a pair of extra tickets each which they passed along to me. SO Liz and I took the girls and met up with Chris, his wife Sarah, Syd, and his girlfriend Katie at the staium to take a look around.
The new stadium is massive. We were able to tour the concourse, the lower stands and the field. We could have entered the visitors locker room but there was a 45 minute wait and Emmeline was getting fussy.
We took a few shots, here are the one's that turned out. Apparently my hand wasn't very steady with the camera since the shots of the field and the far end zone were shaky.
Back to school
On Monday Anneliese started her 3rd year of preschool. She had a fun day and is looking forward to a great school year. She even got her first homework assignment ever. She has to do an art project where she decorates a gingerbread man looking figure. Not too much help from mom and dad the directions say.
1st day of school 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Still time to sign up...
Participate in the inaugural running of the Chasing Down the Cure 5K run/walk this Saturday, August 2 at 8:30 a.m. We are looking forward to a good turnout. I will try to get a lot of pictures from the race to post. Anneliese will have her own race bib and will be wearing her NF colors along with the new running shoes that she got for her birthday. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Anneliese turns 4 and a trip to the zoo
My blogging has been stifled a bit by the busy pace of summer. I will try to do better!
Last week Anneliese turned 4. We had a big day for her. I took off of work to make sure we could get the most out of the day. Anneliese woke up early and she and I went to the local donut shop for donut breakfast. She picked out a donut for everyone. We ate breakfast then got her ready for Vacation Bible School. She went to VBS from 9:00 to 12:15. Emmeline and I did some errands that morning (including taking a TV and computer monitor to the haz mat drop off (bad year for electronics at our house)). Liz had some errands to run too.
When we are met back at home it was time for lunch. PB&J sandwiches and summer sausage, two of Anneliese's favorites. Then we played some games inside, played sand box outside, and finally packed up the troop for a downtown excursion.
We were on a mad hunt for Anneliese's b-day present from mommy and daddy-- a new pair of running shoes. No luck at Circle Center Mall. We looked around a bit then went to dinner at Rock Bottom Brewery so that Anneliese could get the pizza and french fries that she requested for birthday dinner.
After dinner we walked around downtown for a little bit. I asked Anneliese if she ever gets tired from walking. She said she does. I asked her how else we could see downtown without walking around. We talked about cars and bikes and being carried. Finally Liz said, "look around, do you see any other way of getting around?" Anneliese looked accross the street to where the surprise of the night awaited for her. She said "we could do that." pointing to a horse and carriage. We said that we were going to have a carriage ride.
The carriage was awaiting our arrival with a "Happy Birthday" banner on the back. Our driver, Scott, told us about our horse named Dazzle. She was new to the job and learning the ropes. Her reward for the word she performs is full medical, dental, and retirement and 6 months off at a local horse farm. Not a bad benefits package. So with a flick of the wrist the Clydesdale named Dazzle was leading the way of our tour. Anneliese loved the experience. Emmeline held strong most of the night. She did get a little fussy towards the end of the carriage ride. After the ride Anneliese was allowed to pet Dazzle. She was a little reluctant at first but eventually decided to give it a try.
After the carriage ride we headed home for cake and presents. The full day ended slightly after 9:00 for two worn out little girls and their exhausted parents.
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Saturday we went to the Indianapolis Zoo with Liz's lifelong friend Kelly, her husband Greg and their three kids. We had a nice day watching the dolphin show, petting animals (including dog sharks), eating a picnic lunch, playing hide-and-seek in the gardens, and wrapping up the day with dinner at the Oaken Barrel. Emmeline made it through the entire day with only a 30 minute nap. She slept in this morning and is already napping.
Anneliese had a blast playing with Kylie and Hannah. It took her a little while to warm up but they were really having a good time as the day went on. A carousel ride, playing in the Splash Zone, and ice cream were her highlites for the day. She isn't quite tall enough yet for the roller coaster, maybe next year.
Last week Anneliese turned 4. We had a big day for her. I took off of work to make sure we could get the most out of the day. Anneliese woke up early and she and I went to the local donut shop for donut breakfast. She picked out a donut for everyone. We ate breakfast then got her ready for Vacation Bible School. She went to VBS from 9:00 to 12:15. Emmeline and I did some errands that morning (including taking a TV and computer monitor to the haz mat drop off (bad year for electronics at our house)). Liz had some errands to run too.
When we are met back at home it was time for lunch. PB&J sandwiches and summer sausage, two of Anneliese's favorites. Then we played some games inside, played sand box outside, and finally packed up the troop for a downtown excursion.
We were on a mad hunt for Anneliese's b-day present from mommy and daddy-- a new pair of running shoes. No luck at Circle Center Mall. We looked around a bit then went to dinner at Rock Bottom Brewery so that Anneliese could get the pizza and french fries that she requested for birthday dinner.
After dinner we walked around downtown for a little bit. I asked Anneliese if she ever gets tired from walking. She said she does. I asked her how else we could see downtown without walking around. We talked about cars and bikes and being carried. Finally Liz said, "look around, do you see any other way of getting around?" Anneliese looked accross the street to where the surprise of the night awaited for her. She said "we could do that." pointing to a horse and carriage. We said that we were going to have a carriage ride.
The carriage was awaiting our arrival with a "Happy Birthday" banner on the back. Our driver, Scott, told us about our horse named Dazzle. She was new to the job and learning the ropes. Her reward for the word she performs is full medical, dental, and retirement and 6 months off at a local horse farm. Not a bad benefits package. So with a flick of the wrist the Clydesdale named Dazzle was leading the way of our tour. Anneliese loved the experience. Emmeline held strong most of the night. She did get a little fussy towards the end of the carriage ride. After the ride Anneliese was allowed to pet Dazzle. She was a little reluctant at first but eventually decided to give it a try.
After the carriage ride we headed home for cake and presents. The full day ended slightly after 9:00 for two worn out little girls and their exhausted parents.
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Saturday we went to the Indianapolis Zoo with Liz's lifelong friend Kelly, her husband Greg and their three kids. We had a nice day watching the dolphin show, petting animals (including dog sharks), eating a picnic lunch, playing hide-and-seek in the gardens, and wrapping up the day with dinner at the Oaken Barrel. Emmeline made it through the entire day with only a 30 minute nap. She slept in this morning and is already napping.
Anneliese had a blast playing with Kylie and Hannah. It took her a little while to warm up but they were really having a good time as the day went on. A carousel ride, playing in the Splash Zone, and ice cream were her highlites for the day. She isn't quite tall enough yet for the roller coaster, maybe next year.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Fellow Bearcats in the '08 Olympics
Two former UC track stars made the US Olympic team out of the trials in Eugene, OR that took place over the past two weeks.
Mary Wineberg finished second in the 400M
David Payne will take part in the 110M Hurdles after taking third place in the trials
Mary Wineberg finished second in the 400M
David Payne will take part in the 110M Hurdles after taking third place in the trials
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