My 3 Babies

I miss my family to the hundredth degree. Who's bright idea was this anyway? Working in Richmond for 2 weeks just to keep the lights on and the mortgage paid. Next time I'm staying home with my family. Paying bills is overrated. Daddy loves you guys. See you soon.

Forrest Gump Pt II

On father's day weekend, I ran my first organized run: The CHKD 8k Run / 2 Mile Walk. Given that this was V's bright idea for us to start running this year, I'm not sure how I ended up on the 8k Run side while she was lined up for the 2 mile walk (scratching my head). I'll have to get back to you on that one once I figure it out. As for the results... 46 minutes. 57 seconds. And 5 days of wondering when my legs would stop throbbing. But somehow I'd still classify it as fun. They did a great job of making it not just a run, but an all-morning family friendly event. Nice atmosphere. Even the kids (including Aurie) came pretty darn close to enjoying themselves... and that's saying a lot given the 6 am wakeup call.

This is the best smile you're gonna get this early in the morning.

I'm ready. Let's do this!

Hold on. Let me get these hamstrings warmed up.

Are we there yet?

The Barber Shop

... Well, If you would stay still for more than half a second it wouldn't hurt so much! Put your head down.


Oh no you didn't...!


Be quiet boy and let me get your sideburns. Hold this comb. You lucky I don't carve my initials in the back. Your total is 10 dollars. And that's before the tip, if you know what I mean.