At the park...

After our failed photo opportunity and our visit with Santa, we took the crew to the park for some biking and strollering.

We know it's been a good while since Carmen has posted...so, because she is so busy with her summer school duties, I thought I would post some of the better videos and pictures we've taken over the last few weeks. Besides, I wrapped all of the best recent pictures into a special Father's Day present to myself...I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do.

This video was taken at the Pink Palace. While you can't see the dinosaur to which she's pointing, you can certainly hear her tell us what sounds dinosaurs make!

One night, Ellie was in a dancing mood. She even tugged her shirt so that she would have that "off-the-shoulder" look. So, we put the footstool on the couch to make room for her to "cut footloose." At least it gave her plenty of room to spin and fall down. What a "flash dance." Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, eat your hearts out!!!

Yes, we have our pool in the front yard. Hey, we live in West Memphis, Arkansas after all. Anyway, we took Ellie's swingset/slide and created our own little waterpark. Who needs Hot Springs when you live on Highland?

Lastly, here's my photostory for Father's Day. Enjoy!!!

Not Happy...

...with her new ride!

Her next trip was much better...just no pics from that one.

If Anyone is Interested...

Now that Ellie is here, I know that she's the focus and all, but...

Since she has arrived, I have found it easier to slip into my old ways, and I have managed to find some of those pounds that I lost.

To counter this, I have set my sights on competing in and finishing the Mighty Mite Triathalon in July. The website is http://www.mightymite.racesonline.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=site.display&page_id=1694

It is basically a 1/3 mile swim, followed by a 13 mile bike ride in the horrible hills of Village Creek State Park, and ended with a lovely 3 mile run (ahem--that will probably be a run/walk for me...well, mostly walk).

One of last year's slowest times in the beginner category was set by a 71 year old man from Little Rock. Surely I can beat that...after all, he was from Little Rock. :)

Wish me luck...I've got lots of miles to ride and walk/run to get even close to being in shape for this one. By the way...does anyone have a pool where I can practice swimming?