(by Jennifer) I did it! I reached my weight loss milestone! It has been a 22 week journey to reach this place 23 pounds lighter and it is a great place to be. This journey has been full of unexpected surprises, for example single digit clothes sizes, I like exercise and ice cream isn’t my…
Get On Your Bad Motorscooter and Ride!
Meet Connie. That is the nickname given to Kawasaki Concours motorcycles by their beloved owners. I recently purchased the 2003 sport touring bike from my local Kawasaki dealer after seeing it in their showroom while my 1983 Honda Nighthawk was being serviced (replacing the odometer sensor). For a couple years now, Jennifer had been urging…
Cardinals Game
Lauren and I went to our first Cardinals game in the new stadium. Bill Cosby was there to throw out the first pitch and they actually won (not a common occurrence this year). We attended the game with my sister Jennifer and her family (Gary, Kara and Jacob). Pics are on our web album, link…
See Jane Run
I’ve never been one to read much. Truth is, reading has never been easy for me. The words get mixed up in me head and I tire quickly from the effort. However, lately I have been reading more than ever. Two things have been helping me to read more content, but in smaller bites that…
Well done, Grasshopper
Lauren was awarded her Red Belt last week during a special ceremony. Color coordination isn’t exactly a priority in karate, but the purple belt really looked rather odd with the red and black uniform. Also, she won first place for her division in a kicking contest. She performed nearly 2 kicks per second to score…
Snow in St Louis
Looks like winter has arrived here in Southern Illinois. Had I snapped the picture about 30 seconds earlier, you could have seen the snowman we built. However, Caleb decided to make a smiley face and ended up pushing Frosty over. Just the opposite of the cartoon where the kids brought the snowman to life. This…