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Hi Mom and Dad,

Whew it's Sunday night another whirlwind week is coming to an end in time to start another one.

We have a greatbtime at the Lazy Dog Saloon watching the finale of Extreme Expedition. Both No Limits and the Gypsies were there. They managed to keep the winner a surprise. When the Gypsies forgot a back pack and when the Moroccan lock box was one of the puzzles I thought No Limits might surprise everybody and win. The place was packed and there was lots of cheering throughout the whole show. They did about 1hr of introduction stuff before the show started. The whole night was a fundraiser for Erik's charity.

Saturday morning we went over to set up for Celebration Sunday. We put up 1,000 chairs in the big top out on the lawn.  Then we came home and rested :-)

It was a fun day today. Both Erie and Boulder campuses worshipped together at 10am. Then hamburgers, hot dogs, sides, deserts afterwards. Theresa is sure glad to have that behind her.

I came home to mow the lawn. And took care of other chores today too - pay bills, change light bulbs, straighten out my office, do Desra's weekly plan, walk the dog, pack my gym bags for tomorrow, Intrado time sheets/reports/spreadsheets. Always something to do.

And now we are ready for bed at 8:30pm :-)

How was your Dr's appointment?  Did they figure anything out?  My ribs are still sore but I thunk finally turning the corner. I'm going to try to swim tomorrow.

luv u,

Jeff

Ike

Jeff

Erik

Waldo

Where's Waldo?

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Hi Mom,

Last weekend of freedom before school starts :-(  Megan actually went to school on Friday for Web Leader training - and then she goes on Monday to help with the 6th grader orientation.  First official day of school for both girls is Tuesday.  Here we go!

I'm still recovering from my ribs.  I've been taking it easy most of the week.  I give the last Stroke&Stride a try on Thursday night and then the Intrado 5K Fun Run was on Friday.  Other than that I'm just resting.  I'm still pretty uncomfortable sleeping.

We've watched a few movies recently.  "Barney's Verison" with Paul Giamatti.  Kinda slow but the ending did surprise us.  "Gullivers Travels" with Jack Black.  His normal craziness.

I had two guys quit from my team recently - their last day was Friday.  I'm actively trying to hire their replacements.  It will be tough to be short handed and they were both great guys so hard to lose them.  We had a going away lunch for them at The Cheesecake Factory in Boulder.  The portion sizes there are HUGE!

Theresa is busy at work getting everything ready for Celebration Sunday at church next weekend.  It's interesting to know all the behind the scenes prep work that goes into it.  It's a big deal.  She'll be ready for that to be over.

Chloe went to volleyball camp on Thursday/Friday/Saturday.  She's getting ready to try out for the Boulder High team (on Monday).  She also had a babysitting job on Friday night and she went out to dinner with some friends at the California Pizza Kitchen last night.  Her birthday is coming up next week!  She and Theresa have been planning an informal gathering over here with a few friends - grilling burgers and hotdogs, sleepover in the backyard in tents - should be fun.

Megan and Theresa went down Grandma Shields nursing home on Thursday night for a Luau celebration.

Yesterday was just a few errands (Costco, Tuesday Morning).  Megan spent the afternoon at 29th Street with Clara.  Church today.  and that's about it.

I'm sure there are a million more details.  But I just can't remember them.  It's amazing how a week just slips by and I have a hard time recalling what went on.  Theresa always reminds me after I hit send.

luv u,

Jeff

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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