Acer & Teeball

Acer began Teeball last night. It makes me think back to the days of my youth spending hour upon hour in the back yard hitting wiffle balls and throwing tennis balls against the side of the garage. He is going to be awesome! But first, we need to figure out if he throws lefty or righty. It doesn't seem to matter much at this point to him.

Any suggestions on how to figure that one out?

Nature Valley Grand Prix

As a family, we drove to the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood today and biked over to the criterium in downtown MPLS tonight. We had a good time watching the riders cruise through the downtown - only we chose corner 4 instead of corner 3 - that's where the only crash took place tonight. Now, I'm not hoping for people to get hurt, but a mild collision would have been cool to see.

tilia loves her brother and sister

She cares about their wel-being very much...the health of their scalps is a different matter entirely.

Our neighbors have internet...

Tilia is growing up so fast! I've decided to post a couple of things for all of you. If you are wondering about the length between the last post and this one, well - getting rid of Comcast has been one of the best decisions ever. I can't stand paying that much for cable/phone/internet. Back to Tilia - she is talking so much, new words everyday it seems. You should all come see her sometime.

Chicago Style Meet Update

Salix and Michelle went to Chi-Town to visit the Sears Tower, and compete in the Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet. Salix did well for herself - scoring her highest score this year! She is pumped about being in good health...unlike last year.

We'll send some pictures out at some time in the near future.

When asked, Salix said she enjoyed the "bumpy" airplane ride. I told her that most people would rather not have the plane bouncing around in the sky. Her response-"I'm a kid, we like bumby rides!" Yep.


Acer, Tilia, and I spent the cold weekend reading the book - "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" - the sequel - Acer is so into this series. Ask him about it sometime.

Any one ready for a 1/2 marathon?

Michelle is going to try and run the Gary B. 1/2 marathon up in Duluth this spring - again. Anyone willing to run with her? We took the family up last year, but won't be doing the same this year. She ran with cousin Sarah and saw a few familiar faces along the way. Online registration begins....here is the info:

THE 18TH ANNUAL GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON IS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008

NEW IN 2008! Online registration will be used for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.

Registration will be conducted through a random lottery process. Those interested in participating can register for the lottery from 12:01 a.m.(CST) on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 through 8:00 a.m. (CST) on Monday, March 3, 2008. Beginning at 8:01 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2008, 4,500 participants will be randomly selected. Your credit card will be charged ONLY if you are selected in the lottery.

You can check out the official site: here.

So, going through a few photos this week...

I like these two, perhaps my favorites of the immediate family.

This was taken in 2004 at Copper Falls State Park in WI.


This was taken in 2007 - same bench - perhaps even the same strange old guy took the picture. Both photographers had the same beef and cheese smell.