While enjoying the scenic views and old Velveeta wooden crates, Michelle and I will be blogging all week from West's Dairy in Hayward, Wisconsin. Today, mini-putt, tomorrow...tie my toes to a cooler full of beer and tube down the St. Croix headwaters.
Peace Out!
Another weekend, another event. Can't keep this girl still. Although the time wasn't what she hoped, I'm sure she's happy to have completed the event. In my mind, swimming stinks no matter what - even more so when it comes before a bike and a run! Acer made a list in his notebook that marked down each dog that the kids harassed - loved - during the day. The kids found nearly 20 dogs - but could have had plenty more, time willing.
From this vid, you can tell - we've got to get Tilia to stop with the bottled beverages.
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.
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.
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.
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?
