Saturday, June 27, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Jay had a sleep-over...
We went to the pool. This shot shot makes me laugh becasue of the big green alligator in the back-ground. Some animals just crave attention!
This is Jay's friend Javier. Isn't he cute?
Luke loves floating around in his water wings!
And his football.
And eating snacks while watching the other kids swim.
This morning Javier and Jay were reading the comic book together. I was trying to take their picture but Luke kept stepping in front of the lens...and I kept asking him to move. He finally realized what I was trying to capture so he joined in with the boys. Too funny!!!
Then some other boys from the block came over to play. I gave them the video camera and told them to have fun. They could make a commercial or a movie or whatever. Here they are filming the seventh Star Wars movie created by Javier. (Jay is Darth Vader and Cal is the "good guy.")
Ed is the camera man and movie director.
The "good guy" defeated Darth Vader! And the extra stole his mask!
Cal is still acting even though the camera is no longer rolling. He really got into his character!
Javier is enjoying his movie come to life. And still so darn cute!
Luke and Hank played cars. Around and around they went...so nicely!
Hank's car is making the jump!
Now Luke's...
This is Jay's friend Javier. Isn't he cute?
Luke loves floating around in his water wings!
And his football.
And eating snacks while watching the other kids swim.
This morning Javier and Jay were reading the comic book together. I was trying to take their picture but Luke kept stepping in front of the lens...and I kept asking him to move. He finally realized what I was trying to capture so he joined in with the boys. Too funny!!!
Then some other boys from the block came over to play. I gave them the video camera and told them to have fun. They could make a commercial or a movie or whatever. Here they are filming the seventh Star Wars movie created by Javier. (Jay is Darth Vader and Cal is the "good guy.")
Ed is the camera man and movie director.
The "good guy" defeated Darth Vader! And the extra stole his mask!
Cal is still acting even though the camera is no longer rolling. He really got into his character!
Javier is enjoying his movie come to life. And still so darn cute!
Luke and Hank played cars. Around and around they went...so nicely!
Hank's car is making the jump!
Now Luke's...
Fun times!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Ironman 70.3 2009
He did it again this year...Nick competed and finished the Boise Ironman 70.3. For those not familiar with self-torture practice of the Ironman, it is a 1.2 mile swim in open water followed by a 56 mile bike ride followed by a 13.1 mile run. Altogether 70.3 miles of fun! This year Nick not only finished but he beat is time in every event with a 20 minute overall improvement! I think it is particularly remarkable considering that for the majority of the bike ride and run it was raining. Not just sprinkling, full on thunderstorms, complete with high winds and pouring rain!
This is Nick before the start. I was impressed by how calm he was.
The bikes; all lined up in a row...just waiting.
Nick's age. I guess that would serve as an extra push for that 21-year-old behind him.
Just before the swim start. The clouds were dark and ominous but the storm held off until after the swim...thankfully.
Jay, giving his dad some last minute advice.
The Ironman is probably more of a mental undertaking than physical. Nick has more determination and is more downright stubborn than most people I know. I love this shot of him getting "his head into the game."
Jay watches as his dad moves closer to the water.
There he is...one of those green caps. See those swimmers way off into the distance they aren't even half way finished.
I didn't take many more pictures because of the rain...but I had to take one of the umbrella's lined up at the bike to run transition area. It was a wet, wet day!
Nick coming into T2. The bike and swim over, now just 13.1 miles of running.
The start of the run and he is smiling!
This is Nick before the start. I was impressed by how calm he was.
The bikes; all lined up in a row...just waiting.
Nick's age. I guess that would serve as an extra push for that 21-year-old behind him.
Just before the swim start. The clouds were dark and ominous but the storm held off until after the swim...thankfully.
Jay, giving his dad some last minute advice.
The Ironman is probably more of a mental undertaking than physical. Nick has more determination and is more downright stubborn than most people I know. I love this shot of him getting "his head into the game."
Jay watches as his dad moves closer to the water.
There he is...one of those green caps. See those swimmers way off into the distance they aren't even half way finished.
I didn't take many more pictures because of the rain...but I had to take one of the umbrella's lined up at the bike to run transition area. It was a wet, wet day!
Nick coming into T2. The bike and swim over, now just 13.1 miles of running.
The start of the run and he is smiling!
Finished! And still smiling! I am incredibly indebted to our friends, some of whom aren't pictured here, who stood out in the rain for hours until 10:30 at night to cheer Nick on. Amazing!
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