Salem Spring Triathlon

I competed in my first triathlon a couple weeks ago and had a great time. A big thanks to Heather for sucking me into the sport and being such a great support and an awesome coach, but this post is a shout out to my wonderful wife Jordan. She is my #1 fan and and such an incredible support. She hasn't missed a single one of my races, even though it isn't always fun or easy to be so supportive. Thank you sweetheart for letting me "do my thing." Thanks to all of you for supporting the crazies.

Couldn't have asked for a better day...the weather was perfect. Could've done without the E-Coli in the pond though.

Looking sweet before the race...at least Heather is.
I'm somewhere in there, probably in the front
Starting the second bike loop...Lance Armstrong was just in front of me. "Not this time Lance!"

Finally finishing...duel to the death with the dude behind me. I won.

Fun at the Zoo

We took a trip to the zoo on Memorial Day and had about as much fun as humanly possible. The weather was perfect and the people watching was even better. I think the kids liked the animals in the cages and the adults were amused by those that weren't in their cages...

Sometimes, this is how Jordan wakes me up too

Baby elephant being sat on

Ridin' the rhino - we're going to get one in our backyard

Very nice ladies, very nice...
Apparently, he is about the right size for a gorilla

Aunt Heather and Garrett by the giraffes (the giraffe didn't cooperate but the two guys in the background did)

Checking out the ostrich's

Yelling at the elephants

Happy Anniversary To Us!!!

Jordie and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary on Monday. I can't believe she's stuck with me for this long. We celebrated by eating BBQ for lunch, burgers for dinner, and going to Ironman 2. Who said romance is dead?!? Happy anniversary sweetheart!

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there (at least the ones who look at our blog) and especially to the moms in my life...Jordan, Val, and Patti. You are such special and wonderful women, and each of you add a special element to my life. Mom, I obviously wouldn't be here without you or be the person I am. Jordie, you are such an incredible mother to Garrett and I love watching you with him. You are my best friend. Patti, I couldn't ask for a better mom-in-law and you are such an incredible and caring person. I don't know where I would be without any of you. Have a great Mothers Day!

Happy Birthday Ladies!!!

A special happy birthday to my sisters, Missy and Heather. They are the best sisters, aunts, and sister-in-law that anyone could ask for. Missy, thanks for being the trailblazer in the kid department. Your advice, knowledge, and words of wisdom have been invaluable. Heather, thank you for helping keep me in shape and being such a great running, biking, and soon to be swimming buddy. We hope you have a great birthday!!!

Happy Birthday Jordie!!!

A very happy birthday to my lady friend. Jordan turns 29 today and is celebrating in Hawaii (with me). She is such an incredible wife, mother, and is my best friend. I couldn't have asked for someone better to go through life with. Happy birthday sweetheart! It's too bad there was an ugly guy in the picture with such a beautiful girl :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LITTLE MAN!!!

Happy birthday Garrett! He turns one year old today and we can't believe it's only been a year. It is getting tough to remember life without him. He is definitely a blessing in our lives and has taught us much about patience and love. He has helped us hone our cat-like reflexes (only one trip down the stairs). He has taught us what sleep deprivation truly is. Most of all, he has shown us the immense love one human being can have for another.

We've had a great year and look forward to many more with Garrett and all of you!