Sunday, July 29, 2007

Slip-n-Slide


Slip-n-Slide
Originally uploaded by jeff103us
Slip-n-Slide!

MAKING AN impact


MAKING AN impact
Originally uploaded by jeff103us

Micah 6:8
Adrian Boykin

1. The infectious worshiper remembers God's provision.
2. The infectious worshiper acts justly and loves mercy - Matthew 23:23

Practical considerations for acting justly and loving mercy:
  • Simplify
  • Tithe
  • Pray
  • Invest in one mission
Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it." Mahatma Gandhi

3. The infectious worshiper walks humbly before God.

http://www.calvarybible.com

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Carter Lake Bike Ride

Great ride to Carter Lake with Andrew and Andy - about 65 miles. Check out the heart rate! On the way back we were taking turns pulling and you can see when it was my turn. I was struggling to hold on! Those guys are fast :-)


















Bike Ride

It's 4:45am and I'm waking up to head out for a bike ride this morning with Andy and Andrew. I'm a little sluggish. But heck - who wouldn't be - it's 4:45am.

We are going to ride up to Carter lake. Should be around 60 miles and 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

I'll try to post some video and pictures along with the MotionBased track later.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Turn Me Tender

"And laments have a purpose and laments have a cost
A requim playing gathers the lost
It sometimes tastes sour the sweetness of hope
When the blizzards are raging on this lovers slope
Yet I don't want to freeze inside or out
For it's you that disolves the cold walls of doubt.

So turn me tender again
Fold me into you
Turn me tender again
And mould me to new
Faith lost it's promise
And bruised me deep blue
Turn me tender again
Through union with you."
(Martyn Joseph)

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Shawnee Mission Triathlon




Shawnee Mission Triathlon,
originally uploaded by jeff103us.
Participated in the Shawnee Mission Triathlon this morning.



Got up at 4am and headed out around 4:30. Arrived and parked around 5:30. Rode my bike down to transition and set up. Warmed up with a run and a loop around the bike course.



First wave went off at 7am. Great swim course with bouys all along a rectangle on your right. Easy to follow. The bike course was tough. Four laps around a very hilly course. The run went out through some well shaded open space.



I finished strong with two guys on each elbow. Waited 'til the last 100 yards and out kicked them both by around 3 and 5 seconds to grab 5th place overall.



Really well run race. Quite enjoyable.



Got back to Steve's house around 11:15 and quickly showered and packed. We left at noon and have been at it ever since. 5 hours of driving so far. I think we'll make it home tonight. Maybe 4 hours left to go.

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Errand Day

Errand Day
Errand Day,
originally uploaded by jeff103us.
Did a bunch of errands yesterday.

Day off from training. Slept in. Went with Dad and Steve to get the jet ski fixed, picked up my packet for the Shawnee Mission Triathlon, shopped at the new Bass Pro Shop in Olathe and swung by the Cabellas shop on the way home.

Watched a bit of Wimbledon and napped in the afternoon.

Headed over to legends to meet up with Ken and pick up my bicycle pump. They were headed to the TBones baseball game. Dad and I went to Panera Bread to check out his new wireless card - works great.

Met up with the girls for dinner at Stix. Steve and I had lotsa lotsa sushi. We were all stuffed.

Back home to hang out, ride the ATV, eat some ice cream and watched Love Wrecked starring Amanda Bynes.

Mom and dad left early this morning. I went for a nice 27 mile bike ride and now am watching the prologue of the Tour de France in London.

Not sure what we were up to the rest of the day.

Shawnee Mission Triathlon tomorrow. Start time 7am. We'll probably start heading home tomorrow afternoon.

Friday, July 6, 2007

Day At The Lake

Day At The Lake
Day At The Lake,
originally uploaded by jeff103us.
Today @ Perry Lake!



We had a great day at the lake. Spent the day boating, floating, jet skiing and having fun.



Drew & Kristin had their boats out. Steve brought out the jet ski.



Drew, Pam and Blake. Stu and Carolie. Lana and Dell. Jeff, Theresa, Chloe and Megan. Steve, Julie, Alex and Stevie. Kristin, Angie, Randi, Cade, and Holden. Wendy and Taylor. Lance.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Lazy Days

Lazy Days
Lazy Days,
originally uploaded by jeff103us.
Pretty laid back day...



Started out with a mellow run along the Little Blue Trace with Dots - 6.2 miles. The girls went to have their nails done and Ken and I napped and watched lots of rain at Wimbledon.



Zip burgers for lunch. YUMMY :-)



Went for a short bike ride tonight just before dinner. Tacos and enchiladas for dinner. The girls and I baked sugar cookies.



And now it's Charlotte's Web for movie night.

Powell Gardens

Powell Gardens
Powell Gardens,
originally uploaded by jeff103us.
A day at Powell Gardens with Ken & Mona. We had a great time exploring the gardens and searching out dinosaurs. They had a display of life size dinosaur statues throughout the gardens. The girls were kept entertained running from one to the next. Very clever idea!



We brought a picnic lunch and enjoyed the food out of doors in the shade.



In the evening Chloe, Megan and I went to the YMCA for a swim in the evening.



Hey - last night we watched Borat. It was TERRIBLE!

Monday, July 2, 2007

Missouri Bike Ride

Missouri Bike Ride
Missouri Bike Ride,
originally uploaded by jeff103us.
Great 55 mile bike ride from Independence to Levasy. Had to turn around because the water was over the road. Lots of rain the last few days. Crazy flooding!

I'll post the MotionBased track later.

MotionBased Track

(ran in the morning too - Independence High School)