Never, Ever, Ever...

Nick and I enjoy watching this show called "Parenthood."  It's on NBC and is so real - nothing perfect about the family portrayed in this show!  The premise of the show is just the day-to-day happenings of a set of parents (in their 60s?), their four children (all grown), and the extended families they all have. 

While the kids were sleeping this afternoon, Nick and I watched the year four season premiere (we heart DVR!).  One of the siblings on the show has a daughter who was heading off to college...somewhere out East.  Of course, she selected a college so far from home that she was flying to get there - no trunk-stuffed car and long drive for her!  As I watched this event transpire, I came to a conclusion...Cayle Joseph and Lindy Leighn will actually never, ever, ever grow up to be big kids who go off to college - or anywhere far away from their mommy :)

When the episode concluded, Nick turned to me and said "every time I watch this show it makes me cry."  And it's true.  The show stresses me out to no avail because it's so real, but that's also why it's so good. 

Racing

We apparently all have the racing bug...

About 1 mile in to the 5 mile run portion of my triathlon in Glenwood last weekend

Nick and Cayle before their races this morning at the Devils Dash 5k and Kids K

Extra Money

I have recently picked up some work as a referee for middle school football games as a way to make some extra money. Have never reffed before, so it's been very interesting and a great learning experience so far! I have done 2 games, with 2 more on the slate, then I have my boys basketball season, and then planning on reffing the middle school girls games. It's different putting on the stripes for a game, rather than just standing on the sideline, but so far I like it.

Tuesday night, I had a doubleheader (7th and 8th) grade games in Eagle. EVMS vs. GCMS (where Natalie works) When I got there at 415 it was raining and 54 degrees. When I left at 730 it was still raining and right at 50 degrees. I had an under armour jersey on on under my stripes, but it was not enough by any stretch of the imagination. I was FREEZING!!! It was about half way through the first game when my fingers started to go numb, then the rest of my body slowly followed. During the 3rd quarter of the 8th grade game (2nd game) I started to tell myself that I wasn't as cold anymore... (delirious) My teeth were chattering and I had uncontrollable shivers and had trouble even grasping the football. By the time we got done at about 730, I knew that I needed some heat and fast! I had to use 2 hands to get my car door open. Then I had to use 2 hands to put the key into the ignition and start the car. I had no feeling in my hands at all. 2 hands to turn the heat to high, and then I just sat there thawing. When I could finally feel a little bit again (about 5 minutes of blasting high heat) I got out and stripped off my wet clothes (just top half of body clothes) Then I got back in the drivers seat and sat there for another 5 minutes until i felt like my hands could grasp the steering wheel to drive home. After a hot shower at home I finally felt like I was getting back to normal body temp. I can't believe I had gotten so cold, but my core temp must have really taken a dive at some point. I earned my pay for that night!!!

Wheels and Wings

Cayle in the cockpit of the Chinook

Co-Pilot Ethan

These things are WAY bigger than they look!!!!!

This plane was way cool! It's wings fold up

Army buddies??? Prolly not if mom has anything to say about it... Hangin out on the step of the Apache

In the Blackhawk

HUGE!!!! Way cool to be able to go inside of them!

Bucket List

Did a post on this last year. It's meant to be a revolving list more than anything. Just got to thinking about it again today.

Haven't really ever put together a complete list but.... short list off the top of my head...

24 hours of Moab - done (but will hopefully do again someday)
Ironman
Thru-hike the AT
Thru-hike the Colorado Trail from Boulder to Durango
The Manitou Incline - DONE!!!
RAAM (Race Across America) on bikes (or just ride across America)
Attend a Tennis Match with my wife at Wimbledon
Win an Expert category MTB race in the Vail series
Tour Divide (mtb race from Canada to Mexico) self supported

(I'm sure there are/will be others as the family grows and/or interests change)

The reason I thought of this today is because one of my buddies back in IL just completed his first Ironman, Natalie had a Triathlon today and completed her longest run ever of 5 miles (and did great in the other disciplines as well, and I have been training for a 5k coming up next weekend and did a 10 mile run this week that felt great!.... Of course 10 miles fresh is very different from doing 26 miles after swimming 2 miles and biking 110 miles!!! But that being said the draw of Ironman is becoming stronger every year. I just know that I don't want to do it unless I can be successful (whatever that means) and to do so I need the proper time to train. Not going to happen for several years yet, not until the kids are a bit older. Hopefully before 40?  

Justin ARMSTEAD

Rank: 29

Overall Rank: 170

BIB:	1396
Division:	M30-34
Age:	33
State:	Springfield IL
Country:	USA
Profession:	Other

Swim:	1:16:00
Bike:	5:25:15
Run:	3:55:32
Overall:	10:50:08

Congratulations, Justin, on your finish!

Swim Details Division Rank: 150

Split Name	Distance	Split Time	Race Time	Pace	Div. Rank	Overall Rank	Gender Rank
Total	2.4 mi	1:16:00	1:16:00	1:58/100m	150	951	752

Bike Details Division Rank: 27

Split Name	Distance	Split Time	Race Time	Pace	Div. Rank	Overall Rank	Gender Rank
56 mi	56 mi	2:29:45	3:54:42	22.44 mi/h
94 mi	38 mi	2:04:19	5:59:01	18.34 mi/h
112 mi	18 mi	51:11	6:50:12	21.10 mi/h
Total	112 mi	5:25:15	6:50:12	20.66 mi/h	27	161	150

Run Details Division Rank: 29

Split Name	Distance	Split Time	Race Time	Pace	Div. Rank	Overall Rank	Gender Rank
6.5 mi	6.5 mi	53:38	7:48:14	8:16/mi
9 mi	2.5 mi	21:31	8:09:45	8:36/mi
13.2 mi	4.3 mi	37:27	8:47:12	8:47/mi
19.4 mi	6.2 mi	59:28	9:46:40	9:35/mi
22 mi	2.5 mi	22:49	10:09:29	9:05/mi
26.2 mi	4.3 mi	40:39	10:50:08	9:33/mi
Total	26.2 mi	3:55:32	10:50:08	8:59/mi	29	170	150

Transition

T1: SWIM-TO-BIKE	8:57
T2: BIKE-TO-RUN	4:24

 

A few pics

Becoming more interested in spending time with little sis!

Family portrait

Got all the kids (minus Lindy) to sit on this log of picture time...

First roll over! Back to tummy

Grandma is here. She got in last night. Cayle has many exciting adventures planned for her!!!

Pretty Baby Girl

We are in CO Springs visiting Ronnie and fam. Stephen even got a chance to come to town for a short visit! I decided to let Lindy wear her dress she got from Aunt Chelle and Uncle Ron when she was born since I wasn't sure she would have reason to wear it again around them before she outgrew it. So my little girl received many compliments at church today :). She is so much fun!