What has been happening....

My first term of classes went GREAT! Finished up with all A's!! Now to keep it going, the goal is to graduate with honors...wish me luck!! This term brings Anatomy and Physiology 2, Medical Office Management, and Pharmacology. Phew!

Labor day weekend we had the 7th annual 24hr Mt. Bike race at 7Oaks in Boone. It was another fun time! Kyle once again participated on a 4man team. Going into the night they were down a few laps, so they decided to hang it up and cheer on the other teams and have fun.
On Friday night before the race, Kyle and I rode some of the course. Well Kyle rode and I fell and walked many times! But it was fun and I really think that I want to train some more and try the 12hr portion of the race next year with some of my other girlfriends!
Thanks to Mom and Dad for watching Alexa once again. It sounded like she had a great time with them, heading to the IA Lakes for the flea markets and a little camping experience at the Gayer camper. Alexa also enjoyed playing with cousins Natalee and Izzy, and 2nd cousins, Jonathan and Luci.

This last weekend we were visited by Tony and Kathy. Alexa stayed in the hotel with them, while Kyle and I headed out for another mt. bike ride on the Des Moines center trails. It felt really good and I even did some technical things I didn't think I would be able to! A few more times to get more comfortable and back to Boone I'll go to tackle that course again.

On Saturday morning we headed to the Des Moines Farmer's Market. Once again, lots of great things to see and do and buy! Here we are waiting for the balloon man. Alexa had him make a flower. Very cute!

Earlier in the month, I had Tony take my annual pictures of Alexa in Kyle's jersey. This year he is riding for All9Yards. We are really enjoying this team and all the great people involved. Here she is in Kyle's jersey...
I too am on the team. The women are All9Yards Pink. Here she is in my jersey....
Next weekend Alexa and I are headed back to Marcus for cousin Derek's wedding and to celebrate my 35th birthday with my parents. Still can't believe I'll be 35!

Marcus Fair

Every year the little town of Marcus has a fair, not a big one, but it has enough to keep everyone busy! We were able to make it back again this year and Ben and Pete made it back too! We had a ton of fun, got to hang out with the family, see lots of old friends, and just relax!

...pics from the weekend...

Ben and Pete riding in the Pirate ship....Matt and Jonathon behind them.

Alexa and Pete in the car!

Alexa, Pete, and Lucy in the bounce house.

Where's the candy?!?

Lounging on the porch, it was misting out, and they insisted on being outside!

More pictures!

Last weekend we headed to the Blank Park Zoo here in DM for a little family fun. We got there kind of late, but still saw most everything in the hour that we had! During the summer they do Family Friday night every other weekend. Otherwise they are only open till 5pm each day. It was fun!

Baby Goats!

Checking out the saltwater aquarium.

The Wallabies were all fairly close to the path eating dinner.

On sunday was the Mob the Quab Mt. Bike race at Lake Aquahbi near Indianola. Kyle raced single speed and got second place! Alexa and I took pictures and made our way up the big hill at least 5 times! After walking the hill, I felt sorry for the guys that had to make the climb as the last leg of the race. Great Job!

Quick gear change before the race. Taylor also raced single speed.

Heading into the single track for another lap...did I mention it was HOT!!

Off to Marcus for the weekend, will have more pictures from the weekend!

Catch up in pictures...

Learning how to give good back rubs!

Alexa spent a weekend with G'ma and Papa and she really liked this statue.

I participated in the Pigman Sprint Tri on June 7th

Alexa got to spend some time with 2 sets of grandparents while I was getting everything for my tri. G'ma and Papa Sedore and G'ma and G'pa Williams. She really took to G'pa Williams, he enjoyed seeing her!

Alexa got to go see Uncle Ben, Aunt Courtney and Pete in Dayton!

They enjoyed an Air Force air show, Aaron Tippin concert and fireworks after! She had a blast with G'ma and G'pa Voetberg and Natalee while visiting.

A comparison of Kyle and Alexa. Getting creative with the camera 4th weekend.

It's Official...

...I am going back to school! I have decided to pursue a career as a Medical Assistant. I have been thinking about this for some time now and have decided to go for it! I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. Heck I haven't been in school since 1995...it will take some adjusting to get back into the studying mindset!

My hope is to get into a Family Practice or Pediatric clinic when I am done, we'll see what happens!