Our resident Marine athlete competed in the Armed Forces Triathlon Championship in Point Mugu, CA, this past weekend. He placed 30th/88 with a time of 2:02:38. He was the 7th male Marine to finish. The Navy won overall and the Marines came in 3rd. The female Marines did really well and won the women's competition.
The race was on base with very few spectators but great weather. They hooked him up with a ton of Marine Sports clothes and gear. Brian was satisfied with his run split of 34:59, which was the 3rd best out of all the run times in the event. He has high goals for next year and would love to qualify to compete in the International Military Triathlon in Russia in 2009. His next race is June 22 in Philadelphia.
The race was on base with very few spectators but great weather. They hooked him up with a ton of Marine Sports clothes and gear. Brian was satisfied with his run split of 34:59, which was the 3rd best out of all the run times in the event. He has high goals for next year and would love to qualify to compete in the International Military Triathlon in Russia in 2009. His next race is June 22 in Philadelphia.
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Unfortunately, he's on the road again. He came home for a whopping 12 hours and left for a 2-week trip to Hawaii to field gear to Marines at 3rd Radio Batallion. He's tired of traveling but will be home June 13 before Father's Day.
Unfortunately, he's on the road again. He came home for a whopping 12 hours and left for a 2-week trip to Hawaii to field gear to Marines at 3rd Radio Batallion. He's tired of traveling but will be home June 13 before Father's Day.
In the meantime, Caden and I have lots of plans, including MOMS Group activities, playgroups, and trips to the pool. This morning, we're going to story time at the base family library. They sing songs, listen to stories, and play musical instruments.
Caden amazes me lately with how much he understands. He brings me things if I ask him (even his beloved pacifier) and if I tell him it's bathtime, he climbs up the stairs and heads to the bathtub. He loves water. He has learned how to make his Kawasaki go, and that's also his current favorite word, "Go!"
Mmmm protein shake
Prefers to play with the crayons versus actually coloring
Mmmm protein shake
Prefers to play with the crayons versus actually coloring
Brian had 4 days off for Memorial Day so we tried to make the most of that. We spent one day in DC with Angel, Alex, and Bryce and toured the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Then we got stuck in Springfield with a dead battery. Yippee. Not the best end to the day but it could have been worse. Thank goodness for USAA Roadside Assistance.
First carousel ride (It went about Mach 10...we were both uneasy)
Stealing Daddy's ice cream
Grandpa Pat was out here on business last week so Caden had fun playing with him at the park. He even gave him a kiss when we asked. After bedtime, Pat and I played an intense game of Scrabble. I will not mention who won, for Pat's sake.
Loves underdogs
Caden's sweet ride
My KU friend Todd is at Andrews AFB for a few weeks so we spent Friday afternoon with him. Caden entertained us by bringing us every piece of trash within playground limits. I can't fault him for being environmentally conscious. Thanks for lunch, Todd.
Don't hog the equipment, Todd
We've had a lot of storms out here lately, and we know there's been some in Iowa too. Stay safe! Thanks for reading and we hope to talk to you soon.
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