Last Tri

Last weekend Mike competed in his last tri of the season. As you can see from the picture above, Emma got to finish with her Daddy. She is of course decked out in her own tri gear and new balance shoes. Some may call it being spoiled while others would just say she is dressed for the event!

Mike had an excellent race. It was the first tri held at Lake Tyler. As a spectator I enjoyed it because we were able to watch Mike several times on the course. Our neighbor also competed in the event which was her first. Her little boy and Emma are buds! In the picture below you will see them watching the start of the race together.

When we first met Jack and he was 1 1/2 and Emma was already 2 we called him "baby Jack". As you can see, we can no longer call him that since he is just as tall as Emma. They love spending time together cruising around in his corvette or Emma's jeep in the back yard.

This last pictures was just priceless. Emma picked up one the cones on the race course and decided it would be a great hat. Fun was had by all last Saturday. I look forward to next tri season. Mike is still trying to talk me into doing a tri but of course I keep saying no. We shall see!!!!

Crazy

I think crazy is the only word that can describe the last few weeks for us.

Mike competed in his first Ironman over labor day. He stopped short of the finish line due to a bloody toe and knee injury. It was a great experience for all us to watch almost 2,000 people compete in such an awesome event. For those not familiar with the Ironman it is a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and a 26.2 mile run. Crazy right?

Emma and I both started back to school. Emma loves her "big girl" class! In fact, she sometimes is so excited that she forgets to give me a hug and kiss when I drop her off. I can't believe that Emma is almost four! Crazy!

I am not sure if the craziness will stop! We are now looking at remodeling our home. We will be working in our living room and kitchen. I guess this means we will be eating out alot!!! :)

On a side note I got a new weedeater today! My old one had no trottle (high speed only) and the muffler would over heat and give me a nice little red mark on my arm. My new one is quite and cuts like a knife! I know...CRAZY that I get excited about a weedeater.