Rest Break

One of our deer catching his breath after breathing in Canadian forest fire smoke all day. It's not nice out there.

Edison Sunrise

Nicole didn't have any female running partners this morning so I joined her at the Edison track for a walk/run before the dawn. Not a good idea for young ladies to run in the dark by themselves and she needed to get the workout in before her 7am PT session. She's up to running 5k while I walked 2 and a half. It was nice to see the sunrise.

Threesome

First golf outing with both boys. This was Dylan's first ever round and while he was a little rough, he had some really spectacular shots too. Fun 18 with these two.

The Range

Getting some swings in on a lazy Sunday. Both boys seem to have taken a shine to golf lately.

MVC Championship

Sam's first Missouri valley conference championship didn't go the way he wanted but he has three more years to get the gold. Nicole and I had fun watching him in at Illinois State in Normal. We rendered a car in Chicago and drove down Saturday morning, then made the 300 mile drive to Des Moines Sunday afternoon to help Sam move out of his dorm. We are all flying home on Wednesday.

Track Practice

Track and field isn't all about throwing things. Sometimes it's hitting things.

Night Moves

My hotel in Chicago last week is one of my favorites. Nice place on Michigan ave, just a few blocks from The Bean. It's comfortable and not overly pricey. This the view of a newish apartment building next door. It's almost like a Christmas tree.

The Relays

Sam's first Drake relays. He needed his PR in discus a couple weeks ago to qualify but he didn't have his best throws today. Robbie was there to cheer him on which I'm sure made the his first relays a little better.

Approach

A rainbow on approach to DCA on Wednesday night. Good to be home.

Throwing Legend

The nice thing about the Drake Relays is the star power that comes to compete. This is Ryan Crouser, a two time Olympic gold medalist in shot put and a medalist in discus. He and other greats worked out with the throwing team this week.

Avondale

Another Council meeting in the bag and some fn with my friends at a great beer bar in Avondale. Always a good time with Bruce and Jason (pictured).

80th Birthday

Robbie turns 80 today and got a visit from Tim, her sister and some of the carpenter clan. Looking good Roberta.

New Discus PR

Grandma and Grandpa drove down to see Sammy throw a new PR, about 2 and a half meters past his last best throw. 52.70 catapults him from 95th to 39th in the NCAA west region. Second longest throw in Drake University history.

Dry Spring

Only a few tulips show up these days. I think we need to plant a few bulbs this fall. I think it's safe to say we had zero snow this winter. It was 85 yesterday and no rain in sight.

Double PR

Sam had a good weekend throwing. PR's in Hammer and Discus.

New Hammer PR

Sam's second hammer throw event and he threw a meter further than least week. The drake throwing team picked up 31 points in the Wartburg Select meet. Go Bulldogs.

Hammer Time

Sam was third in discus and eight in hammer at his first outdoor meet. Must be the headband.

Headband Night

Good game after a long day of driving and a tour of the University of Delaware. Temple University tomorrow.

First Flyers Game

The kid sitting next to us was at his first flyers game, just like Dylan and I. We didn't bring a sign so we didn't get on the big screen. I like this shot because it require focus on two things, that are the same. Good game but the flyers lost.

Together

Sam made a surprise visit home for spring break, so we got a family dinner together. Always good to get the nuclear family together again.