HELLO!

Well, contrary to popular belief that I was kidnapped by terrorists and dragged off to a cave where I had no access to the blog--I just wanted to send out a quick hello and say that I am still here.

I'm just about finished with my (crazy amounts of work) research project. I have my rough draft of the final turned in...and I am just waiting for my instructor's comments so that I can get this sucker wrapped up! Feeling closer to graduation than ever and totally elated (and exhausted). Hope everyone out there is doing ok! ;) Jess

Tri Results & Pics

Sorry... another post about the triathlon. :) But the professional photos are now available to view. When you click on the link, you will be prompted to either enter my last name or my bib number - which is 226.

http://www.capstonephotostore.com/search.php?eventnum=305

Things are a-okay with us - we are all keeping busy with work and getting ready for Thanksgiving. Dad just got back from a hunting trip, a few days of relaxation and cold weather, but no elk!

My goal for the next few days is to really think about all the wonderful things we have to be thankful for. What are you thankful for?

Tri Addict

I'd have to say this was the hardest triathlon I have participated in, but all the more rewarding in the end. Lake Pleasant is pretty low right now, so the hike up the boat ramp after the swim to the transition area was not short! The bike ride had several large hills to climb, but everything that goes up must come down - and flying down those hills was a thrill. As I finished up with the 3 mile run I felt tons of energy, and in one of the pics you can see me pointing up, recognizing Brenan for carrying me through.

Thanks for all your comments - I appreciate all your encouragement and love!

You can see all the photos Jess took here: http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=576422057113%3A1877333124


I, of course, plan to keep participating with Team in Training and will always fundraise for the organization that tried to help Brenan in many different ways. I'll post more pictures as we get them from Sandy and Kim, who was here visiting us from Minnesota.

ELISA WINS THIRD PLACE!

Well...I just have to log on here and brag a little bit for Elisa (since she's probably too humble to brag for herself!) She did a totally freakin' amazing job in the Triathlon today...seriously impressive! You should have seen the crazy amount of hills out there at Lake Pleasant! And she still managed to be cheerful after all that crazy working out!

We had a great time and I will leave the rest of the story for her to tell...But I have to mention that she got 3rd place for her entire division!!!! Yea! So I want *everyone* reading this post to respond with cool comments of congratulations for Elisa....yeah, you! If you're reading this you'd better write something! Let's overwhelm her with comments of support and congratulations! Click on "comments" below to write yours! (You don't have to sign up for an account to reply but make sure and sign your name so she knows who it's from).

Here's a picture of the amazing girl as she runs off for the last part of the Triathlon!

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! Go Elisa! Wow! More from her to come (I'm sure!) Love, Jess