New Boots

I've been needing some new boots for a while and finally decided it was time. Narrowed my choices down for days but still couldn't quite decide. REI only had one choice in my size, so I ordered them all and will just take the others back. So far the Asolo 520 is winning the try outs.

Anniversary Picnic

Took the cruisers out and had a great date by the pond thanks to the awesome dinner Jamie had hiding in the basket.

Thanks for nine magnificent years Hunny.

Boise Twilight Criterium

Managed to pull off an eighth place this year thanks to some help from Matt. I think next year the podium has our name on it!

What a mess!

He used to eat so well. Now he's figured out he can grab the food before it gets into his mouth if he's quick.

Fresh Chip Seal

They dumped a bunch of tar and rocks in front the house last week. Yuck

The Electra Navy

Jamie's in the Navy now.

DUKW

Looks like a 1940's army duck came to watch a movie, as I found this parked behind the theater today. Seems like it'd be fun to take a ride in.

Allergy Alert

Tons of pollen in the lake last week.

Brundage Lookout

On a ride today I found this. Definitely a strange rig to find on top of a mountain, especially with the NY plates.

Payette Lake

A three hour tour.

The Powerhouse!

So Ladd shredded his big chainring by simply throwing down a monster sprint tonight on our training ride. I've never seen anything like it. Must be all those secret squats he's been sneaking in at the gym.

Tour of Eagle Criterium

Not the best picture, but here's the after effect of the worst bike crash I've seen in person. Eric Slack was laying unconscious on the course for what seemed like forever and was barely talking when the paramedics finally hauled him off. Pretty scary since I had just raced an hour earlier. Rumor is he's doing OK now but had a serious concussion and no broken bones.

Sitting Babies

Ammon can sit on his own pretty well now, which is fun until he falls over and whacks his head.

Ron Paul

You know you're truly committed to a candidate when you spray paint it on your truck :)

Lyle Pearson 200

Still smiling after our 200 mile team relay.

Mountain Biking Hard Guy

Spring is so great in the foothills. The trails are perfect once things dry out.

BBQ Testing

We finally upgraded to a new grill. Old one only worked sometimes and only one burner at that. The final straw was some strong wind that sent it sailing across the backyard a few weeks ago busting parts off as it rolled. Anyway, I fired up the new one last night and let it burn for 30mins to get the crud out. As you can see from the siding, it works very well. Woops.

Too many monitors?

I think one more would be about right. This is even his part-time, less used station.

Car Alarm

"Top" security in Idaho.

Time to ride

Finally out on the road and it wasn't long before he was out like a light.