6 Months

Ani is now 6 months old, half a year - I can't believe how quick it has gone! She had a routine checkup today and she has only gained 4 oz. since the last time (4 mos.)! But other than that, she is right on track for length and head growth. Her new favorite thing is playing with paper as you can tell...

I am also back to work - I found a different company that needed someone for a part-time marketing/graphics position. It's only 20 hrs/wk, which is perfect. I've been there about 6 weeks now and so far so good. Ani is doing well at her daycare too. She paints a lot with her hands and feet and makes cute artwork for our fridge already! 

My Wife Can Ride

Highlights from our Thanksgiving holiday in Omaha.....

Monte and I on the tandem! With good, consistent communication from Monte, we were able to successfully ride around the old neighborhood. And I had fun! As long as I looked straight ahead and just had trust, I did OK. Monte is now looking into buying our own tandem and would love talking me into riding it w/ him in RAGBRAI some summer.... we'll see. :)

Meanwhile, Ani enjoyed time with Grandpa & Grandma Dirks and also meeting Great-Grandma Vrbas for the first time. Here is a four-generation picture.

What are you thankful for?

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Ani has big plans this holiday - she will be meeting many family members from the Vrbas side (Monte's mom) for the 1st time!

Stuff your face this Thanksgiving - just like our daughter does now.  :)

State CX

Why do people cyclo-cross? Rumor has it that it's because road cyclists can stay in shape for the winter months. I am neither a roadie, nor am I in shape. Why do I race cyclo-cross? Because of the crowds we saw at the State Cyclo-cross Championship.

The race was held at Bassett Creek Park and it was a long, 2-mile course with lots of long, flat sections that favored the road cyclists. One of the highlights was Ray handing out $1 bills in the tree section. It was good to have a bunch of friends there watching, good to have Newman riding, and good to have Peace Coffee as well.

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And now.... who has the better beard??? I still think it's mine. Let us know by posting a comment.

Three Years

Three years ago this past Wednesday, Monte and I were having the time of our lives in the Bahamas getting married! We looked through all of our wedding photos and reminisced. Wish we could relive those days! 

We celebrated by having Steph come over to babysit Ani and we went to dinner at Cue, part of the new Guthrie Theatre downtown. Got some cool night pics.

NO racing NO way

I've had a sore throat since Thursday spent the cold wet weekend inside with tea, coffee,and cayenne pepper gargle(kinda works). Next weekend state CX race.

Beard Man

My beard is definitely better than yours.....