I wish you could see all the horses here. but, you have fun at the birthday party on saturday and good luck at the nutcracker audtions on sunday!! love ya!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Trinity, this is for you!!
Oh Trinity, you would be in heaven here!! so many horses! I even saw a kid riding her bike along the road with a horse riding helmet on. She must have been going to her lesson or something. There are a lot of working type horses here and quite a few of these horses with short legs. We are wondering if there is a reason or they use them for something or are they just a pet?? anyway, here is one below that is just down the road from our hotel.
I wish you could see all the horses here. but, you have fun at the birthday party on saturday and good luck at the nutcracker audtions on sunday!! love ya!
I wish you could see all the horses here. but, you have fun at the birthday party on saturday and good luck at the nutcracker audtions on sunday!! love ya!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
ketchup #2
Well, first race today over here and I'm tired. Crazy people on bikes here, they really are nuts in the races. The canadian team survived without any casualties. I hit the wall about 2/3 of the way through and just couldn't get out of my own way. I need more time, more racing and more endurance!! Compared to Visalia though it was a better day.
So, after visiting with Gracie, I headed back to Asheville to the Advil/Chapstick camp. It was great to finally meet a lot people whose names I knew but had never met. They are an excellent buch of people, all very different and it works well. Of course it's nice when there are other moms on the team too, that's kind of neat. Here's the 4 mom's,
Brenda took that photo and it's one of the coolest pics from camp. In total there are 6 kids among us and 5 are girls, only one boy. We had a good time setting up our new bikes, most of which are the FUJI Supreme SL1, a women's specific frame. I have a little different frame due to my long legs. I have the FUJI team issue and I am very happy with it. It's such a nice ride. Of course we got all kitted out, champion clothing, timex watches, including a pretty cool dressy white watch. Our eyes are protected from the sun with our many Tifosi sunglasses. Trinity's been eyeing a few pairs of those! Some of us didn't get the Northwave shoes at camp so we had a little shoe envy happening. Not to worry the others followed later.We tried to have a photo shoot at some really neat stone inn in asheville but they wouldn't let us hoodlums in!! and it was snowing outside so little white things were in the picture. Of course, we had to ditch that idea and we went to a neat art studio and did them there. Gee, why wouldn't they let us in here???
The team shot turned out pretty well. take a look,
Photo by Jeff Zimmerman
We also endured a feezing cold ride on the sunday, I got in the van after 90km, I was freezing about 80% of that ride. there was ice on the road when we started!! This team is full of troopers though who rode the whole ride, I was proud of them even if I ditched first. A few people joined me later. Check out the jump seat that Jen found!!
That was my last day of camp, that sunday, because I had to fly to california on monday to meet up with the fam (that's ketchup #3 and maybe #4 too). I had a great time at camp. I have great team-mates and I'm excited for the season. It should be a blast. I have a few team-mates with blogs so I'm hoping to find time here to update my links so you can check them all out!
So, after visiting with Gracie, I headed back to Asheville to the Advil/Chapstick camp. It was great to finally meet a lot people whose names I knew but had never met. They are an excellent buch of people, all very different and it works well. Of course it's nice when there are other moms on the team too, that's kind of neat. Here's the 4 mom's,
Brenda took that photo and it's one of the coolest pics from camp. In total there are 6 kids among us and 5 are girls, only one boy. We had a good time setting up our new bikes, most of which are the FUJI Supreme SL1, a women's specific frame. I have a little different frame due to my long legs. I have the FUJI team issue and I am very happy with it. It's such a nice ride. Of course we got all kitted out, champion clothing, timex watches, including a pretty cool dressy white watch. Our eyes are protected from the sun with our many Tifosi sunglasses. Trinity's been eyeing a few pairs of those! Some of us didn't get the Northwave shoes at camp so we had a little shoe envy happening. Not to worry the others followed later.We tried to have a photo shoot at some really neat stone inn in asheville but they wouldn't let us hoodlums in!! and it was snowing outside so little white things were in the picture. Of course, we had to ditch that idea and we went to a neat art studio and did them there. Gee, why wouldn't they let us in here???
The team shot turned out pretty well. take a look,
Photo by Jeff ZimmermanWe also endured a feezing cold ride on the sunday, I got in the van after 90km, I was freezing about 80% of that ride. there was ice on the road when we started!! This team is full of troopers though who rode the whole ride, I was proud of them even if I ditched first. A few people joined me later. Check out the jump seat that Jen found!!
That was my last day of camp, that sunday, because I had to fly to california on monday to meet up with the fam (that's ketchup #3 and maybe #4 too). I had a great time at camp. I have great team-mates and I'm excited for the season. It should be a blast. I have a few team-mates with blogs so I'm hoping to find time here to update my links so you can check them all out!
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
ketchup #1
I haven't posted in a while, never seem to have the time. But, I am currently in Holland for some racing so I should find some time to catch up on recent happenings. I'm not sure why I signed up for this sufferfest but maybe it will get me fitter. I really don't like racing here. Anyway, in early march, just before our Advil/Chapstick camp I went to North Carolina to visit with Grace and Dre Fleury and thier little one, Elizabeth. it was a great time and Elizabeth didn't disappoint, check out the cutie and her mom below...
It was pretty neat to see Elizabeth because she is only three weeks younger than Jade. Jade is a good sitter cause I just plop her down and she stays there and plays. But Elizabeth, this girl is on the move!!! Grace would sit her down and she would immediately start out to explore. This girl could move, already a proper crawl practically. Jade just never seems interested, I mean, she refuses to roll over even let alone try to crawl. Although now she shows interest in crawling but can't seem to coordinate it. I'm sure by now, elizabeth is really moving and grace will have to put up some gates or something. Check out little Elizabeth in action
oops wrong picture that one is just a really cute shot. Here's Elizabeth in action
Oh, I did ride my bike there too. My new FUJI team issue was shipped to me there. It was really nice weather while I was there which I can't say about team camp in Asheville right after, but that's another post, ketchup #2.
It was pretty neat to see Elizabeth because she is only three weeks younger than Jade. Jade is a good sitter cause I just plop her down and she stays there and plays. But Elizabeth, this girl is on the move!!! Grace would sit her down and she would immediately start out to explore. This girl could move, already a proper crawl practically. Jade just never seems interested, I mean, she refuses to roll over even let alone try to crawl. Although now she shows interest in crawling but can't seem to coordinate it. I'm sure by now, elizabeth is really moving and grace will have to put up some gates or something. Check out little Elizabeth in action
oops wrong picture that one is just a really cute shot. Here's Elizabeth in action
Oh, I did ride my bike there too. My new FUJI team issue was shipped to me there. It was really nice weather while I was there which I can't say about team camp in Asheville right after, but that's another post, ketchup #2.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Giggles
Trinity is the one that gets the most giggles out of Jade. Here she is doing her thing and Jade loving it! Sorry about the shaking but I couldn't help laughing.
Jade likes the fluff
This was Jade's favourite thing at build-a-bear...You'll have to turn your head sideways though, sorry.
We did end up building a bear for Jade, the pink leopard and we called it "pinky-pie". She loved the colours I think
We did end up building a bear for Jade, the pink leopard and we called it "pinky-pie". She loved the colours I think
Birthday Bash
So Trinity had her birthday on the 12th and I was still in Arizona. When I asked her if it was okay if I wasn't home on her birthday she said (emphatically I might add) "You're NEVER home on my birthday!" Which is not true. I have been away one time on her birthday but she was in San Diego and I was at team camp in Phoenix. See, they never forget that one time.
So, because I was away on her birthday she got to have her party at Build-a-Bear this year. It was this past Sunday. It was really fun actually and below is a pic of Trin and Jade with her bear.
Of course, the bear isn't dressed yet but she got a whole outfit. Basically, it's a Hannah Montana bear. More on that later on in the post. Below is Trinity with cake and ice-cream face.
Trinity received 'the best present' of a Hannah Montana wig. She went crazy when she saw it. So, below is Trinity, er, I mean Hannah, with the wig on and dressed in the Hannah Montana clothes that Grandma got her for her birthday. Totally decked!
Of course, like any good sister she decided to let Jade try the wig on. Hannah Jr in the making.
So, because I was away on her birthday she got to have her party at Build-a-Bear this year. It was this past Sunday. It was really fun actually and below is a pic of Trin and Jade with her bear.
Of course, the bear isn't dressed yet but she got a whole outfit. Basically, it's a Hannah Montana bear. More on that later on in the post. Below is Trinity with cake and ice-cream face.
Trinity received 'the best present' of a Hannah Montana wig. She went crazy when she saw it. So, below is Trinity, er, I mean Hannah, with the wig on and dressed in the Hannah Montana clothes that Grandma got her for her birthday. Totally decked!
Of course, like any good sister she decided to let Jade try the wig on. Hannah Jr in the making.
Change Table Talk
OK, here is another attemp at video. This is jade's banter on the change table one night before I left for Tucson. I watched this video a lot in Arizona, especially when I was missing the girls.
New Team
I'll start this series of posts by saying I have a new team. For 2008 I'll be riding with Advil/Chapstick, both products I use often... anyway, it's a great fit for me and the family and from what I know, a terrific bunch of people, some I haven't met yet but I'm looking forward to that in early march when we'll get together for team camp. So, I will update the links in the sidebar. I should post a pic or something of me in the Advil/Chapstick kit but I haven't got one yet, it's next on the list but I probably won't post it here. The colours are like the old canadian team blue so I have lots of stuff that match it so I can be a fashion master (not!).
So, to prepare for the season with Advil/Chapstick I thought it would be a good idea to start riding my bike, ya know. So, I went off to Tucson, AZ to do just that. But I also got to visit with special people and they even let me stay at their house!! The best part was meeting l'il Gwendolyn, what a little love bug.
This is Gwen's little foot, Candice and Dave thought she had big feet...they haven't seen Jade's feet yet...
Here's Gwen hanging with her hat on, we did a little hanging out together...As I'm writing this Jade is on my lap and when she sees Gwen's face she gets all excited and laughs...future buddy? hopefully!
Gwen got a new walker while I was there, by the smile on her face she was liking it.
So, I had a great trip and a great visit, lots of gaucamole (yum) and some good riding too!
So, to prepare for the season with Advil/Chapstick I thought it would be a good idea to start riding my bike, ya know. So, I went off to Tucson, AZ to do just that. But I also got to visit with special people and they even let me stay at their house!! The best part was meeting l'il Gwendolyn, what a little love bug.
This is Gwen's little foot, Candice and Dave thought she had big feet...they haven't seen Jade's feet yet...
Here's Gwen hanging with her hat on, we did a little hanging out together...As I'm writing this Jade is on my lap and when she sees Gwen's face she gets all excited and laughs...future buddy? hopefully!
Gwen got a new walker while I was there, by the smile on her face she was liking it.
So, I had a great trip and a great visit, lots of gaucamole (yum) and some good riding too!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Holidays
Holidays were busy, post holidays even busier. Santa was good to Trinity. Best thing was a Plasma Car, no pedaling or pushing needed, just turn the steering wheel back and forth and it goes. It can get going pretty fast too. I'll post a pic of that sometime, maybe after the snow and dirt are gone and she can take it outside.
We were up north at my mom's for some skiing, that was nice and great snow. It's almost all gone after a severe January thaw but it'll come back. It was very pretty with the snow sticking to the trees, it made for a classic winter wonderland.
Honestly the only thing that really sucks is the riding on the trainer. For a while I can tolerate it cause I can listen to music uninterrupted but after you've heard all the songs in the MP3 player even that gets old. I will head south to tucson soon then home again for a bit then on to team camp in early march (that's another post) and to san diego from there to meet up with the family. I can hardly wait and it's helping me to get on the trainer cause if I don't get on the trainer I'll suck at riding when I'm south and I don't want that.
Anyway, that's that. Here are two pics from the holidays. Below is Jade on x-mas morning, smiley morning girl.
This photo is of Trinity and our snowman we made at Highland's Nordic. The eyes are chocolate almonds. We knew somebody would destroy it eventually so we had to take the picture. Trinity was sad that someone would wreck it but hey, that's the way it goes. Sure enough the next time we went there he was gonzo.
We were up north at my mom's for some skiing, that was nice and great snow. It's almost all gone after a severe January thaw but it'll come back. It was very pretty with the snow sticking to the trees, it made for a classic winter wonderland.
Honestly the only thing that really sucks is the riding on the trainer. For a while I can tolerate it cause I can listen to music uninterrupted but after you've heard all the songs in the MP3 player even that gets old. I will head south to tucson soon then home again for a bit then on to team camp in early march (that's another post) and to san diego from there to meet up with the family. I can hardly wait and it's helping me to get on the trainer cause if I don't get on the trainer I'll suck at riding when I'm south and I don't want that.
Anyway, that's that. Here are two pics from the holidays. Below is Jade on x-mas morning, smiley morning girl.
This photo is of Trinity and our snowman we made at Highland's Nordic. The eyes are chocolate almonds. We knew somebody would destroy it eventually so we had to take the picture. Trinity was sad that someone would wreck it but hey, that's the way it goes. Sure enough the next time we went there he was gonzo.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Happy Holidays
Copy and paste for a little chuckle...
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1280690015
can't seem to get the link insertion to work or a video to embed, i'm hopeless at this stuff apparently.
...two minutes later...
hah! just figured it out! click below
Happy Holidays!!
later skaters
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1280690015
can't seem to get the link insertion to work or a video to embed, i'm hopeless at this stuff apparently.
...two minutes later...
hah! just figured it out! click below
Happy Holidays!!
later skaters
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
New Training Tool
When the weather's bad I might try a little of this.
Guess I better take the tags off eh?
Guess I better take the tags off eh?
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Lil Cowgirl
I forgot to mention that 7 yr old goofiness extends to dressing your baby sister up too. That's a build-a-bear cowboy hat and boots. I keep telling Trinity that Jade's NOT a build-a-bear.
Trinity thought it would be funny to have Jade ride a horse too.
Trinity thought it would be funny to have Jade ride a horse too.
More Goofiness
Living with a 7 year old has some benefits. She's my daily chuckle. She likes to get into my cycling clothes. The funniest is when she puts a skinsuit on but I don't have a pic of that yet. She added a little spice by also going into her dad's underwear drawer.
She also likes to goof around in the tub. Nothing like a Lil Bratz Foaming Body Wash facial!
She also likes to goof around in the tub. Nothing like a Lil Bratz Foaming Body Wash facial!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Monday, November 05, 2007
Faux 'Hawk
Well, if you haven't checked this blog in the last half hour you'll have to scroll down to catch up on all the posts. I have posted a few weeks worth today, I'm just that kind of blogger. But, I'm finished for today and thought I'd share Jade's new "do" with you.
My Pumpkins
I like to eat roasted pumpkin seeds so I will usually carve a few pumpkins, just for the seeds. Went a little overboard this year but I made trinity clean them out so that helped. Lots of seeds! Chris liked the vampire pumpkin best. It took a while but thank goodness for battery operated pumpkin carving knives!
Halloween 2007
A little more timely than last year with the halloween pics. it was a fun night with a huge candy haul, mostly due to the fistfuls they gave out at the candy factory a few blocks away. anyone who knows me knows i don't have a sweet tooth...i have sweet teeth. i know where the candy is!!
Trinity normally wears a uniform to school so when they have a theme day (orange and black for halloween), she likes to go all out. Here's an example of how to turn a plain $4 wal-mart t-shirt into cool halloween wear! this is trinity's own creation. That's her own designs of felt on the front and a skeleton sticker glued on the back. Notice Jade sitting in the glider rocker behind her.
What a motley crew, all in search of candy.
Trinity was a witch, with a big nose.
Trinity normally wears a uniform to school so when they have a theme day (orange and black for halloween), she likes to go all out. Here's an example of how to turn a plain $4 wal-mart t-shirt into cool halloween wear! this is trinity's own creation. That's her own designs of felt on the front and a skeleton sticker glued on the back. Notice Jade sitting in the glider rocker behind her.
What a motley crew, all in search of candy.
Trinity was a witch, with a big nose.
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