After much deliberation, we decided not to fly anywhere. Instead, we decided to spend our 5th anniversary weekend in one of our favorite cities, Portland, Oregon. Year | Chapter 5 of our lives together. Each year gets better and better. Thank you for 5 wonderful years, beautiful, and looking forward to many many many more!
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a Portland weekend…
Posted in Uncategorized on August 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The 4th of July
Posted in Uncategorized on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This year we decided to celebrate America’s birthday by heading up to Canada! Last year we were in Walla Walla, but after hearing about 26 Brix closing down, we decided to take a shorter trip and head to Vancouver. Sunny found a great rate at the Loden Hotel in the heart of Vancouver, B.C. The [...]
2009 Shore Run Race Report
Posted in Uncategorized on July 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
After an age group (35 – 39) win last year I was hoping for a top five finish overall for 2009. Increased weight and an inconsistent spring training session lead to a somewhat interesting finish: one minute and thirty seconds faster than last year, but 12 overall | 3rd in age group. Final time 42:26 [...]
The root of all evil…
Posted in Uncategorized on June 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Discovering Molly Moon’s second location near our home one month before the Shore Run wasn’t the best for me, running/weight wise. Going there three times in one week sure didn’t help. What can I say, the picture speaks for itself (single scoop – as big as little Ryan’s head – in background). Scout mint, a [...]
Day trip to Suncadia & Roslyn, WA
Posted in Uncategorized on May 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A week of amazing weather in Seattle lead Sunny & I over to check in on the progress over at Suncadia. About eighteen months ago we headed over to see what all the fuss was about. Condos and single family homesites were selling like hotcakes. Well, the economic downturn has stymied development of the much [...]
Breakfast at Salish Lodge
Posted in Uncategorized on May 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Almost forgot about the blog. I have been increasing the mileage the last few weeks in preparation for the Shore Run (June 28th | 6.7 miles Seward to Madison Park). Last year I was in the top ten and managed an age group first place, but this year I want one of the gift certificates [...]
Monsoon Restaurant – Seattle
Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Monsoon has been on a list of place Sunny has wanted to try for a while. I have been hesitant because there is nothing more I hate than overrated, overpriced ethnic restaurants that have been dolled up to appeal to the “sophisticated” and “cultured” diners (not once did I mention Wild Ginger …). Although [...]
White Center for yummy chicken – El Paisano
Posted in Uncategorized on January 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Living in Seattle and driving past all of the “Azteca fresh aqua cactus mama taqueria wrap this and thats,” one would think that finding good Mexican food would be easy. Not so. Trekking all the way to Ballard – of all places – is where we have found solace at La Carta de Oaxaca, until [...]
Review of 2008, preview of 2009
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Las Vegas Marathon, Portland Run Like Hell Half Marathon, Running, Shore Run, Vancouver Half Marathon on January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Running wise 2008, was a great year. Training and racing answered a lot of questions. Didn’t realize I was this fast . Back to back to back 100 + mile weeks didn’t fatigue me it just made me stronger|faster. The running focus obviously cost me fitness on the bike. 2008 highlights:
1. 1.21.12 half marathon [...]
