Greetings from San Diego

We arrived in San Diego late Friday night. On Sat Tim, Jeff and Sandra went wake boarding at 5am while I slept in, until 9. After wake boarding, Sandra made us a wonderful lunch and then we played "Rock Band" before heading out for a bike ride. While Sandra was preparing yet another great meal, the dudes went suffering at Mission Beach, which is across the street from Sandra and Jeff's house. After dinner, we road our bikes down to the local bar, The Beachcomber, for a few beers. On Sunday, the guys took Jeff's boat out to Point Loma and surfed off the boat. While the guys were suffering, the gals went on a hike at Point Loma. On Monday morning we went to Jeff's favorite surf spot, the guys caught a couple waves while the girls relaxed on the beach. In the afternoon, we went on a 14 mile bike ride around Mission Bay. After the bike ride, we went to the Wave House and the dudes tried their luck on "The Wave". We ended our trip to SD with a ride on Sandra and Jeff's new boat to the Barefoot Bar and Grill. We had a great time in SD. Sandra and Jeff were wonderful hosts and we can't wait to come back next year!

Our next stop is 29 Palms!

Tim, Jeff and Sandra playing Rock Band.

Rusty (Sandra and Jeff's dog) hanging out at the beach
Tim
Jeff with his new board (it was an anniversary gift from Sandra)
Resa on the bike ride around Mission Bay
Sandra and Jeff



Jeff at the Wave House
Tim



We thought this bird was cute until we discovered why he was hanging around us...

We are Hippie Chicks!!

Kathleen and I completed the Hippie Chick Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on Saturday 5/10/08. Kathleen did great, she completed it in 2 hrs 7 min., I on the other hand, did not do so well, it took me 2 hrs 24 min. Tim, Brock and the girls came out to cheer us on, I definitely needed their support! Kathleen and I plan on doing it again next year. I think I need to up my training for next years race!

In the bathroom line before the race
Kathleen and our cheerleaders
The Lowers checking out the kids shirts
Tim chatting it up with the ladies before the race
The cheerleaders hanging out
K and I at the starting line
The fast ladies at the start. The lady on the right in the white/pink shirt and black shorts won, winning time 1 hr 30 mins.
The rest of us at the start.
K and I at the 4 or 5 mile point. K pulled away from me around this time, never to be seen again.
K in a sprint to the finish line, K overtook the girl in the black.
Resa limping to the finish. The girls ran the last few yards with me, I do not think I would have made it on my own.
I included this photo because it makes me look like I am running fast! Kiley is running to my right.
The Hippie Chicks after the race. :)

Tim is 39!

Today starts the last year Tim can say he is in his thirties, which is funny because he thinks he is still in his twenties!

The day started out with Tim's lovely wife, Resa, making him cupcakes (his favs). In the mail, he received a very funny birthday card from his nieces, Ellis and Kiley, and his Big Bro, Jim, called him all the way from China to wish him a happy B-Day!
For dinner we met Tim's parents, Jim and Judy, at Pok Pok (voted restaurant of the year by the Oregonian)

Happy 39th Timmy T!

Spring is Here! (at least for the weekend)

Yesterday was a beautiful day, it got up to 78, it was the perfect day for Ellis's soccer game. Today is starting out to be another nice day. Kathleen and I went for our 10 mile run this morning, it felt great! Tim spent the weekend at the beach with some friends, he said the weather was perfect. They went surfing and kayaking. Tomorrow the weather guys are calling for rain and the low 50's. Spring in Oregon, you gotta love it.

This is a view of Mt. St. Helens from the soccer field.
Auntie Resa and Kiley
Ellis is #15. Ellis's Team are the Dragons, they played the Ladybugs.
Ellis throwing the ball in.
Ellis getting ready to steal the ball.

After the game, I went over to the Lower's and relaxed on the porch with Clay (and a cold beer).

Referral Update

It is still slow going. In Feb the CCAA did 8 days of referrals and in March they did 5 days so, everyone with a log in date of Jan 9th, 2006 has been matched with their child.

Not much going on with us right now. I am training for the Hippie Chick Half Marathon, which is May 10th. Kathleen is also running the half marathon, we have been doing long runs together on the weekends. This weekend we have a 10 miler planned.

Tim and I are heading south to San Diego and 29 Palms at the end of May to visit friends and Aunt Marie. I can not wait! I am done with the rain!

January Referrals

The CCAA completed 8 days of referrals in January. Everyone with a LID of Dec 27, 2005 and before has been match with their child.

Dec Referrals

The CCAA only completed 5 days of referrals in Dec, so everyone with a LID of Dec 19, 2005 and before has been match with their child.