t time is a wobbling bottle lover.

From this vid, you can tell - we've got to get Tilia to stop with the bottled beverages.

Gary Bjorkland 1/2 marathon weekend.

Michelle completed the 1/2 marathon up in Duluth as part of Grandma's weekend. I'm impressed with the ease at which she accomplished it. Hard to believe that there wasn't a "why am I doing this?" moment during the race, but that's what she says!

It was extremely hot and muggy for a Duluth morning, but Michelle didn't mind - it usually is pretty chilly running next to Lake Superior at 6:30 in the morning. With a goal of 2:10-2:15, Michelle's time of 2:12 was great for her first attempt at this distance. I do wish I had a picture...running too fast for the slow shutter speed of our digital. Next up for Michelle is the Lake Waconia Triathlon next weekend. Congrats, baby!

You can check out our Grandma's Flickr photo set for a more detailed account of the weekend.

Grandma's marathon

Michelle is going to do the Gary Bjorklund half marathon on Saturday. Cousing Sara is running it, also - I think they both have similar time goals for finishing. If anybody is in Duluth this weekend, come cheer her on. I'm impressed with her training. It really does say something about a person when they can stay committed to a long run every week and cross training throughout the week - as well as keep a family running. We hope to see you up there.

Tilia is walking!

We'll have to put up a YouTube, later. She is moving around way too fast for her own good. A bit tipsy still, but multiple steps at a time! Just in time for summer on our dried up lawn - we've had 6 days of 90 degree weather in June so far. Minnesota only averages 14 such days all summer.

Oh-Oh

Tilia's first word(s). Although it is more of a double grunt, but she'll be up to "tractor" any day now.

Oh, someone wished me "Happy" Memorial Day...huh?

Michelle to save the Mighty Mississippi!

Hello,

I am raising money for Friends of the Mississippi River and would
really welcome your support.

Please take a moment to visit my online fundraising page and make a
donation. It's really easy - you can donate by credit card and receive a
record of your donation. Here's my page:

Rollin' on the River

All donations are secure and sent directly to Friends of the
Mississippi River. Please join me in supporting Friends of the Mississippi River
and a fabulous cause!

Thanks and best wishes,

Michelle

Tilia, feelin' better...

T is feeling much better after the bout with some "mysterious infection". Antibiotics are still against living things. No hope to win the Republican primary in 2008.