11 June - Sarah's Birthday

I just got done with a 14 mile walk on the treadmill - part of my training for the 3-day walk-for-the-cure later this summer (http://www.the3day.org/goto/sixtyforsarah) - and of course I've been thinking about Sarah and that it's now past midnight and the beginning of 11 June, her 40th birthday. It feels right that this day should start this way. She is my reason, my inspiration for doing the 3-day walk. It takes a lot of time and commitment, but it's something I can do. I couldn't save her life, couldn't find a way to avert disaster... but this I can do, for her.
And the day will continue that way with the FAB 5K race taking place in the morning.
Sarah, my wife, my best friend, mother of my children... I miss you and I'm holding you in my heart as always, but especially today. I hope you feel the outpouring of love wherever you are from so many who are thinking of you on your birthday.

7 June - Indian Guides Campout

We had a fun campout this last weekend! The weather was great and we packed a lot of fun into the day & a half. On the first day we went mountain biking on some great trails and we also got to wear the Indian head-dresses since I am going to be one of the "chiefs" next year - the kids really get a kick out of that! You can also see Ben enjoying some quite reading time in the clearing where we camped. On the home front, I'm continuing my training for the 3 day walk - I walked 21 miles in two days after we got back from the campout and next week's mileage will continue to go up... I'm definitely finding out how easily you can get blisters when you spend that much time walking! Gotta make sure those shoes fit just right. The kids will wrap up the school year, so our au-pair Lovisa and I will have our hands full with the boys! She continues to settle in well and has been a great help in the house. We're also looking forward to the F.A.B. 5K race this weekend (fab5k.com).