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Hi Mom,

Well my big news of the week is - fractured/bruised ribs!  On Wednesday morning, I did an endo on my mountain bike and landed hard on my bike.  The embarrassing part is that I was trying to bunny hop a curb and totally missed it - front wheel straight into the curb and me flying over the handle bars.  I was riding into work and managed to get back on my bike and keep going.  Then I had a flat half way in to add insult to injury.  I did make it work and was pretty sore.  I thought I could shake it off and went for another ride on Thursday morning (if the horse throws you - get right back on right?).  That didn't help at all.  By Friday afternoon I couldn't stand it at all - i would literally go to my knees in pain at times and couldn't breath.  So, it was time for a Dr's visit.  No spleen, kidney, liver damage - just ribs, which hurt worse of all.  After lots of ibuprofen, flexuril, and vicoden I can just about manage the pain.

I have a half-iron man triathlon next week :-(  We'll have to see how that goes.  I certainly couldn't do it today.  But maybe by next week I'll be healed enough that I can just do it at a leisurely pace.

Chloe has her new glasses now.  And Megan has a years supply of disposable soft contact lenses.

They both have filled their week with a mix of baby sitting, movies (Cars 2), shopping (school supplies), and just hanging out and sleeping in.

Theresa had a normal schedule of Tues-Thurs work at Calvary, Tues. girls night out and visiting with Grandma on Friday.  She's almost done with her book "The Help" - says it's getting really good now.

Work was a little crazy this week.  But it's good to have a job.  I've had two guys put in their resignation letters in the past week.  So, I'll be recruiting for 2 new positions to backfill them.

I've been following the debt debate a little.  I'm mad at them all - democrats and republicans.  It's just so much grandstanding and posturing - get on with it.  You know they will come up with an 11th hour deal.  It's all a mess.

Well that's all I know for now - and about all I can stand sitting and typing.

luv u,

Jeff

New @calvarybible sign

Carter Lake

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Hi Mom,

Summer is flying by. I'd say we had a fun full week.

Cores, movies, swimming, shopping, sleepovers, playing for the girls.

Work, girls night out, visiting grandma shields for Theresa.

Work, workouts, stroke&stride, Tour de France for me.

We all went to the Rockies vs. Braves on Wednesday night. Franci gave
us free tickets down the first base line. Rockies won 3-2 in the
bottom of the 9th (of course we missed it 'cause we left early to beat
traffic :-)

I think I've watched at least some of everyday of the Tour. Yesterday
was the deciding day. Cadel Evans did the time trial of his life to
take the lead in the yellow jersey. He'll ride into Paris today as the
winner of the Tour de France. The first ever Australian to do so.

I had fun watching Darren Clarke win the open last weekend at the
Royal St. George in Sandwich, Kent. I think Theresa and I went there
in 1993 when Greg Norman won.

Yesterday was a great 60 mile bike ride with my friend Andy
Kellermyer. Trying to get ready for my half ironman triathlon in 2
weeks.

Both girls went to the eye doctor this week. Chloe ended up with
glasses for driving and school. Megan is now trying out contacts.

I finally got my permanent crown on Wednesday. It feels much better.
I'm still getting used to it but I think it will be just fine.

Megan got your birthday card! Thanks. And we got another letter a
couple of days ago. I really like the triathlon article from Men's
Health. I might use some of the tips in my coaching with Desra. The
911 article about Tucson's new system was interesting. Not surprising.
I don't think it's an Intrado system.

Theresa is reading 'The Help' right now and enjoying it. I want to see
the movie.

Well we are running out the door for church. Cya later.

Love,

Jeff

Coors Field

Coors Field

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Hi Mom,

A quick update after a busy summer week.  I think it was a little hard to get back into the routine after vacation.  We had a lot going on so no rest.

The big event for today of course is Megan's birthday.  She's had a good celebration.  Clara came over for a sleep over last night and went to church with us.  After church we went to '5 Guys Burgers' for lunch.  And then home to open presents - a watch, a ball, some underwear, and A GUITAR!  She's been playing it non-stop all afternoon.

Yesterday was errand day to sort out all the presents.  We left it 'til the last minute.  We all went down to Costco for a hot dog lunch and some groceries and a cheesecake for birthday celebrations.  Then Megan played with Clara while Theresa and Chloe went to target and dropped me off at Robb's Music to shop for the guitar.

Theresa worked Mon, Wed, Thurs. at the church.  The girls went to Water World on Thursday with the youth group.  I had music practice Thursday night and played on the worship team today.

Well that's it for now.

Luv u,

Jeff

Bear Hug

Livestrong park

Livestrong park

Cole Aldrich - Oklahoma City Thunder

Truman Depot, Independence, MO

Truman Depot, Independence, MO

People get ready

LDS Temple

Truman House

Truman House

Truman House

Witthar

Great Grandma & Grandpa

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Hi Mom,

We'll be seeing you tomorrow but I figured I'd keep in the habit.

I worked from home on Thursday.  The girls and I got the car all packed up throughout the  day.  Theresa got home a little early from work and we were on the road at around 4:30pm.  We stopped at the Subway in Limon for dinner and pulled into the Comfort Inn in Colby at around 10pm with the time change.  They were pretty full.  We called along the way and reserved a king suite with a queen pull-out - it was all they had left.  We were all pretty tired and went to bed almost straight away.  The girls didn't even make it to the pool.  Great breakfast in the morning (sausage, eggs, biscuits/gravy, waffles, etc) and then hit the road around 9am.  We rolled into independence at around 3:30 or so.

Chloe drove most of the way out.  With Theresa taking a 3-hr shift on Friday morning.  I didn't drive at all.  It was nice to have chauffeurs.

We've been having a nice relaxing time here.  Not much activity really. The girls did the Independence Center on Saturday for several hours while we just relaxed.  Kenny's computer was on the fritz so we made a trip to best buy for parts ($100 worth of new memory) and it's back in working order.

We've had a pizza hut dinner, a spaghetti dinner (followed by Mugs Up root beer floats), and tonight is a roast dinner.  (Too much food - that's what you do on vacation right?).

I watched the first day of the Tour De France.  And I saw highlights of the Women's Wimbledon final (Kvitovah) and then today watched the last few games of the Men's final (Djokavik).

I've been up early both mornings for a bike ride and run.  The Little Blue Trace trail is a great great local trail.  I rode it from end to end for 30 miles.  Then I did a quick 8 mile run this morning before church.  You have to get it in early around here before it gets too hot and humid.  Although today has been a strange weather day.  Way cooler (80F) and rainy.

We went to mass this morning and out to breakfast at Denny's afterwards.  The girls, Kenny and I did a little bit of sight seeing just driving around today too.  We stopped at the cemetery and saw some Witthar plots.  Stopped by the Truman house and the LDS Temple.

We'll that's about it for now.  See you tomorrow.  I'm not sure what time we'll get away - maybe 11am or 12n.

luv u,

Jeff

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St. Marks

Mugs Up

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Truman High School

Theresa's alma mater

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