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So, our bad luck summer continues. Let's recap: no internship for Lucas digital camera stolen Kelly's continued battle with her teeth is dealt a crushing blow and the dentist goes to town in her mouth $500 car repair only to discover ano… more »

A brief update on my fundraising effort for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults through the Ryka Iron Girl 5-mile race: It is going great so far! I have raised about half of my goal ($500). In addition, I am on target for my training for the race… more »

Well, the United States was eliminated from the World Cup on Thursday. They deserved it for not playing well. Since the U.S. is gone, I've had to find a new team to cheer for. I choose England because of the man Peter Crouch. If you pasted my head on… more »

On Wednesday, I returned after spending a week in Omaha with my family. Lucas was on a different flight, so he came back on Tuesday night. Here is a rundown of our trip: Vistited my brother's apartment in downtown Omaha, which we hadn't seen. H… more »

I don't make it a habit to read political blogs, but I do check in with the Huffington Post somewhat regularly. And, I have to say that the people that leave comments on that site are some kind of hateful. Take for instance this comment thread about an… more »

World Cup 2006 is in full swing, and I have one complaint. Can't ABC show a few more games? Would it kill people to have their soaps delayed or on hiatus or something, this thing only happens once every four years! They didn't even carry the first US… more »

On August 6th, I am going to be running in the Ryka Iron Girl 5 mile race here in Denver. As part of this race, I am raising money to support the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. The UCF support youth and their families and friends by way of support… more »

We joined the Colorado chapter of Truman State a few weeks ago at a cost of $30 (per couple) and the membership lasts for the calendar year. Last night the chapter had a dinner at a really nice downtown restaurant called Tastee Freeze. I had a 12 oz.… more »

Lucas forgot to mention the most exciting part of our summer thus far: our day o' doctors appointments! Woohoo! Actually, for me it was more like my 3 days o' doctors appointments. I had a dentist appointment 2 weeks ago. Turns out at this dentist,… more »

We live in the great state of Colorado. State motto: "Nothing without the Deity", except Colorado is so awesome that the motto is actually in Latin ("Nil Sine Numine"). Take that Rhode Island. And, the state dino is the Stegosaurus (wassup Maryland!).… more »

Me: That doesn't make any sense. Kelly: It doesn't have to make sense to be an insult. In other news, Kelly learned how to throw a Frisbee today. more »