A little Easter

Just a few quick photos from our Easter celebration...

After taking the minimum 200 pictures, Annalise had enough and refused to participate anymore. So, sadly, we merely have a photo of the three of us.

Hope everyone had a Happy Easter celebration.

Baby Elliott

While in the hospital, we had a small photo shoot with Mr. Elliott. Nothing like dressing up the provided couch with a blanket and shooting away.

Welcome to the world, Mr. Elliott.

Recap on "E"

Quick little recap on the new arrival, Elliott.

March 21 we walked right into the hospital just like we did with Annalise. That's one of the beautiful things about the scheduled c-sections.

After our visit with the doctors, the surgery, the recovery, and the relaxing in the hospital room, we were holding Elliott and letting him meet Annalise for the first time.

Stats: 8lbs 5.9oz and 19.5inches long.

It's been a while since, but Annalise is certain, he's her little baby doll. She has to hug him, kiss him, and she even attempts at carrying him around the house.

Poor truck

Not something you enjoy seeing. Good thing it's only a tire patch... silly nail.

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Tired

Someone could wait to get out of the parking lot before falling asleep...

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Storms a coming

From the driveway...

Guess we ought to turn on the weather channel.

Evening stroll

Our post dinner evening stroll...

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I'm fabulous

Enjoying her new shades...

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Ride of Love Update #2

Last week (week of March 26) was week 2 for the Ride of Love coming up on May 19 and I would say it was a pretty good week for the bike.

Mileage wise: 122.6 miles

Mon - 9.5mi over lunch on the stationary bike at the office.
Tues - 12.4mi over lunch at the office and another 13.5mi on the trainer after work.
Sat - 70.8mi outside

I had Wed scheduled as a day off, but it spilled into Thursday as well, so there still should have been more miles associated with the week, but it's a start.

Saturday's long ride (recorded by my Garmin) had several roads I had never ridden before and took me to several little towns that I'd never bothered with visiting. Oh, and the climbing was something to note too - 4,000ft.
Time to keep adding miles.

For more on the Ride of Love: Camp Smile A Mile Ride of Love

For more on how to donate to the cause: Camp Smile A Mile Donations
(If you donate through the website, please be sure and select "Ride of Love" and add my name to the message box so I can get credit.)

Approved

He's big sister approved.

I think she likes him.

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Special Delivery

Looks like the stork brought us something special. Meet Elliott.

Ride of Love Update #1

Last week (week of March 12) was the "warm up" week for the Ride of Love coming up on May 19. It's a week geared at getting our legs ready, getting the bike ready, and in general just getting ready for the 150 miles we'll ride in a single day.

I didn't have a huge week number wise, but I would still like to think it was productive in getting things settled. 

Mileage wise: 51.6 miles

Wed - 16.4mi on the trainer in the garage

Sun - 35.2mi outside through the county roads

It wasn't what I had planned, but it was a week of riding. I also managed to get into the shop on Friday to get the fit readjusted and get my bike in shape for the upcoming ride. 

For more on the Ride of Love: Camp Smile A Mile Ride of Love

For more on how to donate to the cause: Camp Smile A Mile Donations

(If you donate through the website, please be sure and select "Ride of Love" and add my name to the message box so I can get credit.)

Here's to the official week 1 coming up!

Chalking it up

Here's how we spend 30 minutes playing with sidewalk chalk...

 We no have multi-colored random patterns in the driveway.

Plugs pt2

And done. There is always that one stubborn part but it finally gave up.
Spent $65 in parts and still saved $200 from the local shop.

Feels good to finally finish it and move on.

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Helper

She's pretty good at holding the tools and pointing...

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