Helen's Capers

Saturday, September 08, 2007

Labor Day Weekend

At Lake Entiat for Katie's birthday.

Mini Golf in Maple Valley

I got a hole in one (not on this hole obviously)!

The course is very scenic. It was a perfect 70 odd degree day.

Gettin' silly the second time around.

Monday, August 27, 2007

My man is an Ironman! After an entire year of training, the big day finally came. Approaching the day with excitement, not nerves, he met 2700+ others in the water, kicking, slapping and hitting each other, clambering to edge ahead. Once out of the water, he transitioned onto the bike and sped away, passing hundreds. Denice handed off a refill of his "special" mix when he passed mile 30 (nearest to their winery) and made it back to Penticton in amazing time. I met him back at the transition area and now he was on his feet, on his first mile of the marathon, the third and final leg. I screamed and cheered and ran alongside him (on the sidewalk), then met up with him at mile 13 (just about halfway) for further encouragement. Then, back at the finish, I fed him a bagel and tried to keep him warm. I'm so proud of my Wesley! What an accomplishment!

The "care" package I created.

Helen chalkin' up the road.

One of the messages I left.

Looking out onto Bruce and Denice's vineyard

from their house (excellent hospitality and

excellent wine!).

Wesley amid bags and bags of racers' gear.

Ready to swim in Lake Okanagan.

You can't see them too well, but neither could I: the swimmers.

Spectators watching swimmers exit the water.

You're not even at mile 20 (out of 112) ... so NO "Wine-ing!"

Cyclists near the cliffs of insanity.

Bruce cheering on the competitors. After the pros passed by, he finally started getting thank yous--kisses, thumbs up and "so are you" (in response to the "you're all winners" sign).

Wesley looking fresh after the bike ride and transitioning into running.

Just passed mile 13.

Wrapped like a Chipotle burrito and content it's all over!

Issaquah Paragliders

We hiked up to Poo Poo Point to watch the paragliders.

Zoo Hill

Wesley did a quick time trial up Zoo Hill in Issaquah (not his bike in front of the Honey Bucket).

Monday, July 02, 2007

biking in and around beaver lake!

that's wesley--always getting himself in hairy situations

site of our wedding photos--look familiar?

Monday, June 04, 2007

Hiking Season is Here! (Mariners too!)

Looks like a video game

MS buds

Mailbox Peak

Trying to outrun the coming storm

Surfing on a rocket

Treeeeeees

At the site of our engagement: Grand Prospect on the Rattlesnake Mountain Trail

More treeeeeees

Monday, May 28, 2007

Yay Marriage!

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Sailing on a Spring Day in Seattle

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

The UW quad

the cherry blossoms are breathtaking!

zombie child

This really freaks us out. And, it's in front of a school--what?!

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Outline

You should eat at Chipotle because they serve tasty burritos.

What is Chipotle:
Eat-in/take-out burritos made to order.

Why I eat there:
I miss Mexican food.
The experience is fun.
Easier than cooking at home.

Reasons you should eat there:
Consistent and inexpensive.
A step above a drive-thru (they serve beer).
Fresh ingredients.
Food prepared in front of you.
Small menu, many options.

How to find a location:
Go online.
Avoid lines: don't go at lunchtime.
If you go for lunch, order online and pick up.