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That's funny stuff. Anything involving poo and cakes has got to be funny!

Triathlon season already.....?

Cyclocross season isn't even over yet and I'm already thinking ahead to the summer. I decided last July while serving as pit crew for my stepfather at the Musselman Half-Iron that I would do the Mini-Mussel July 2010. My lodging has been reserved for months, I bought a wetsuit yesterday, and today I registered for the race.

I really like the Musselman races for several reasons. I think it's a very well organized event and the race director strives to be as eco friendly as possible. Read about their sustainability efforts here. The race shirts are bamboo (and they are unbelievably soft!). If you choose not to pay for carbon offsets for your transportation to/from Geneva then the race pays it for you. (I chose to pay for my carbon offset... it was only $1.50.) The race supports the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva. It's a beautiful location too.


Yesterday while in NYC I tried on wetsuits in SBR's endless pool. I ended up getting a good deal on an Orca Sonar wetsuit. Getting into this thing was a workout alone! At one point the female employee told me to brace myself against the wall as she proceeded to tug me into the rubber suit like an overstuffed sausage.


I better find another part-part-part time job to pay for race entry fees!

Meet my new washer and dryer

Two appliances down, two more to go! The washer and dryer replacement wasn't planned. They must have heard the range and dishwasher were being replaced and decided to jump on the bandwagon.

I am thankful

Tis the season to not be a negative Nancy. Fancy Nancy possibly yes. Negative, not so much. I often find myself zeroing in on the negative things and people in my life. And it does nothing but bring me down. So, with the day of thanks upon us I feel the need to put the positive things in my life in the spotlight...

Gwen. We have the most amazing girl and she is the reason I wake every morning. Literally. She usually climbs into bed with me, presses her cold feet against my warm legs and asks how soon till breakfast. I am constantly in awe at how much I love her.



Family. Chris and I are blessed with wonderful families. Yes, you drive us a little crazy sometimes, but isn't that what all families do to each other at some point in time? Seriously, you are always there for us and for that we are sincerely grateful. And Gwen is lucky to have so many cousins!



Friends. I have a ton of acquaintances, but true friends are harder to come by. To my girls who I have known forever (Steph, Heather & Kim), I am so thankful to still have you in my life (even after a brief hiatus post-college). To my "newer" girls, especially Noreen and Lila Katha, I can't imagine Mommyhood without you.



Chris. I couldn't ask for a better Father for Gwen. I am constantly amazed at the things you accomplish and I am very proud of you. We have our ups and downs, but at the end of the day you still make me laugh and I love you.



Indoor Cycling Class Regulars. I wouldn't love teaching indoor cycling so much if it wasn't for the great group of members who attend my classes. Thank you for putting your workouts in my hands!


Bicycling. I love riding my bike. I am lucky that I am able to bike and workout - physically, financially, and time-wise. I enjoy my rides with Team Bart and am lucky to be a part of Mountainside Racing. I am also lucky to have a husband who maintains my bikes.

Rockville Bridge Cyclocross Classic

December 5
Marysville Lions Club

I was pleased to hear that Zach resurrected the Marysville cyclocross race and it is now officially called the Rockville Bridge Cyclocross Classic. To the majority of you reading my blog this probably means nothing to you. But for the few of you who know what I am talking about... Finally! A really local race! Woo hoo!

The info is on bikereg and there's a blog for it.

Cyclocross is a great spectator sport and Marysville is 10 minutes from Harrisburg, so this is a great opportunity to come check out this crazy thing called cross! Check out this video.

Categories and Start Times:

10AM- Men C (Cat 4) * This is Brent!

10AM- Juniors (U 19)

11AM- B Men (cat 3/4)

12:15PM- Masters Men

1PM- Lil' Belgians *This is Gwen if I can talk her into it!

1:30PM- Women (Cat 1/2/3/4) *This is me!

2:30PM- Elite Men (Cat 1/2) *This is the super fast guys who are fun to watch.



Maybe we'll get lucky and have snow! :-)

Halloween

We spent quite a bit of time on carving the pumpkins. Chris decided that next year we should go back to the simple triangles for the ears and nose and a mouth with only two teeth. His decision could be based on the time spent or because he had to carve the Sleeping Beauty one.

Gwen chose to be a fairy princess this year. Which was more than fine with me because I didn't have to make or buy anything. Well, other than the glittery eye sparkle makeup.

Below: Gwen and her friend from kindergarten. We were about to depart our house when they showed up and so we ended up trick or treating together which worked out great.

Below: Our next door neighbors.

I was told to bring cheese sticks to Gwen's school party, so I decided to make them fun by turning them into monster fingers.

I "heart" Cake Wrecks

I've praised Cake Wrecks before, but these latest posts really made me chuckle. If you haven't book marked the Cake Wrecks blog already, do so and check it daily, it's a good laugh. Actually, what really makes it so darn funny is the moderator's comments. She cracks me up.