by simpleDesigns | May 9, 2006 | Cycling, Family, Travel
Russ, Beth, Mary, Tina and I gathered in New York this past weekend for the 29th running of the Five Boro’s Bike Ride. Actually, only Russ and I participated in the ride, but the 5 of us had a great 3 days of site seeing & window shopping, delicious meals...
by simpleDesigns | May 4, 2006 | Family
April 28-30 brought 14 family and friends together for an awesome weekend. Tim flew in from Hood River, Jeff, Kristian and Brian drove the sailboat up from Ft. Polk and Marcel, Phaedra and Zander drove their 1996 Geo Tracker down from Minnesota to give to Grandpa. In...
by simpleDesigns | Apr 27, 2006 | Cycling, Family
On Monday afternoons, Warren (my favorite nephew) and I spend time playing and exploring. Several weeks ago, we purchased a bike from Bike Source and he has been learning to ride. He has mastered riding and stopping and we are still working on starting under his own...
by simpleDesigns | Apr 27, 2006 | Family
Tina and I missed Zander’s 2nd birthday as we were unable to travel to St. Paul at the first of the month. Several party images have been posted on http://www.trenchrats.com/images/. Looks like Z and Corbin enjoyed the new play equipment. All 3 of the boys...
by simpleDesigns | Jan 30, 2006 | Family, Travel
For our 28th wedding anniversary, Tina and I visited New York City in January. It was a quick 3 day trip, but we were able to pack in too many meals, a stroll and pedicab ride through Central Park, a browse through Tiffany’s, stops in Times Square, views from...
by simpleDesigns | Jan 30, 2006 | Family
Early this month, one of my 2 favorite daughter in laws and her son, my favorite grandson Zander, visited us for a warm glorious weekend. Zander is rapidly approaching his second birthday and growing up quickly. Zander and I are going to learn to sail this summer with...