A visit from Shawinigan

We had a great weekend visiting with Dan's high school friend Yvan and his girlfriend Amelie. They live in Shawinigan, Dan's hometown. The weather was perfect compared to their 40 degree temps. Pictured: Amelie, Yvan, Cindy, Steve, Dan and I at Earling Jensen's for dinner.

I will not tell a lie!!!!

Rachel was cast as Gepetto in Pinnochio. Why is she always given the boy parts? First a Goon in Sleeping Beauty, then Baloo in the Jungle Book, Charlie in Willy Wonka and now the OLD MAN!!!
As long as she stays my sweet girl!!! Knock em dead Rachel!!!!

Rachel's birthday Photo Shoot

Rachel's turned 10 last week and we had 5 girls over for a sleepover. Megan set up a photo shoot and here are the results. Not bad!!! Happy Birthday Rachel!!! You will always be my Boogie Bear!!!!

Destin Continued

I may not have mentioned that I DROVE to Destin. Phew that is a long trip. Was the drive worth it- yeah.. I guess so. I'm still young enough that I can recover fairly quickly. Right??? Dan flew down late on Thursday. I know I know.. but you gotta know Dan and our relationship to understand how he gets away with it. HA HA!!! It's not the first time. And I've even flown coach while he sat in 1st class. I'm laughing about it-so that tells you that I'm not too mad. Just secretly. :-) Actually someone had to bring his bike down for the Tri. Why would that someone be him?
Rachel brought her friend Paulina with us to Destin. I believe Megan had a friend last time so it was Rachel's turn to bring someone. We stayed in a house right on the beach. It was just beautiful!!! The weather was perfect everyday. I only wish next time-we stay a little longer.

Note: The black and white of Rachel and Megan is my attempt with Photography.

Destination-DESTIN

I have a lot to write about since my last blog. We just got back from Destin yesterday. It was our fall break. Dan had wanted to compete is a Triathlon down at Seascape, but never fully committed to it until Tuesday. We left for Destin on Thursday. Luckily for him, he's been training. The girls and I arrived at the race around 7:25am and unfortunately missed Dan coming out of the water (Yes-Ocean). We stuck around to see our other friends come out and then headed over to wait for them to return from the 10 mile bike ride. Dan finished the race in 1 hour and 15 min... and some odd seconds. I could not have been any prouder of him for doing this race. He's accomplished so much over the last 3 years involving his health. Last year, he competed in the Miami 1/2 marathon. We stayed in a house with our friends The Delisi's. They have a 3 and 1 year old. Wow-you forget the work involved and your limits. Dinner at 8 was out of the question. They did great though. Megan even rode with them to help out with Gavin (1yr old). She also changed her first diaper on this trip. She's in training. Our other friends, the Weatherly's were also in Destin. All three guys and also Dan's business partner, who runs a store in Daphne AL, all competed in the TRI. Way to go GUYS!!! Your looking good.