Happy Birthday To You

We have had a great day celebrating the fourth year of the Mason. Pictures of the man on his new Spiderman two-wheeler coming soon...

1:25:01

That is how long it took Matt to complete his first ever Sprint Triathlon on Sunday morning (NJ State Triathlon). The race included a 500 meter swim, a 13.5 mile bike ride and a 5K run. He raced very well, had a great time and we are all so proud of him!

While Matt was completing the bike portion of the race, the boys and I had
some fun at the playground!

This is as he was starting his run:

And when it was all over, we were all very happy and very tired!

Way to go Matt!

The wonder of Nature

I have given lots of updates as to what the kids and I have been up to the past few weeks. This is what Matt was doing...

...swimming in waterfalls at Dupont State Park in North Carolina. These were taken on the "excursion day" during Matt's conference earlier this month. I have said it before, but this time I mean it...I am going to the IHW with him next year. Finland...going, Lake Tahoe...going, Vermont...going, even Jim Thorpe, PA...I am going!

The Power of Digital

Sometimes, try as I might I cannot get a good picture of the boys. Fortunately now, it is not such a big deal because you can just delete any pictures that don't turn out so well. Normally, when you take 35-40 shots of one particular subject you are bound to get one that looks good.

Not this time! :)

The Almost Birthday Boy

With Mason's fourth birthday approaching we decided to have a little celebration with the grandparents. Now, prepare for the jealousy of all four year old boys out there. I think we may have had the FIRST EVER Lilo & Stitch/Go Diego Go Party. And it was fabulous. The ice cream cake was delicious, the water in the pool was warm and the Diego goody bags were a hit! Thanks grandma & pops for a great almost birthday party!



I am not sure what Mason's wish was but mine came true for sure. I wished for happy boys on the five hour flight home the next morning. Wish granted and mom awfully grateful!

Clearing some things out

So, it turns out that we have been merely taking up space with CRAZY things like beds for the past four years. As it happens, Mason would have been just as happy if we had hauled in a few strategically placed boulders. Maybe next year!

Green Valley Girls

I was lucky enough to be in town when one of my dear friends from high school was married. She had a rockin' reception and it was awesome to be together with the girls again!



Clearly this picture was taken right before we burst into the ole high school fight song. Because, really what wedding is complete without a rousing rendition of "Green Valley Gators showing pride unto victory. Gators, true to the green and blue we'll rise to the test!"

And it's true..we are all true to the green and blue. Really.