The Results Are In! and the winners are..

Hi Fam,

THE WEEK IN SPORTS,

Pam and Lisa at "The Inaugural World Trade Center Run to Remember 911" quick picture before warming up for the 5K run




















At the start of the run:





















Pam running a great time so far,





















Lisa and Pam coming back from the finish line and awaiting results (notice the people still running, that's just to let you know how fast these women ran!!!)





















And the results are in: Personal BEST TIME: 23m25s.00 AND, second place in her Age Group (30-40, the most competitive field in track and field) Lisa also took 2nd place in her age class (another competitive field)

















Before leaving: How does someone like Pam with her 4 pack get to this level, One word,
HARDWORK!!!



And how does the next generation get to this point, One word, PAIN!!
Hang in there Dmiteria LOL

Happy Birthday Lisa

Hi Fam,

This weekend, Pam and friends had a surprise party for Lisa B. (Rgt of Pam). Lisa has been a long time family member and great friend. They will be doing a race this weekend on Governor's Island and I will let you know the results.
Update: Just registered my niece Dmiteria also. This should be some race! LOL.

Putting in the Miles

Hi Fam,

Get out your pom pom and whistles, Pam is gearing up for the New York City Marathon this November, 2009. Not just because she's my wife, but she's looking thin and fit. Two more races before the big day, so I will keep everyone up to date. I have a feeling she will clock her fastest time as a marathoner.

At the starting line for a half marathon in Central Park earlier this year, 13.5 miles


Rapping with some other runners:













Streeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetching those muscles
















At the finish line removing sensor; BEST TIME: 1:53:00

Getting back to the Basics

Hi Fam,
Just got back from Seattle Washington where I had one of the best vacations ever. It was very empowering and self motivating. Words can't express how much I enjoyed myself, so I'll let the pics show you: (double click pics for bigger view)


This is Pam and myself at the Annual Fair
















Tim, Dad, and Kaleb, secretly planning the building of the "Cat House" (shhhhhh, don't tell anyone, it a secret from Pam)
















Dad, Making the "Cat House" for Penny and Scooter, wait till I put it together, you will love it.

















Uncle Gerrit & Aunt Marie, Beautiful people















Brother Tim, Deb, Emma, Kaleb, and Madeline(enjoying the day)
















You think it's easy, try catching your own dinner.

















My luck wasn't any easier by the fact I had to cook this bad boy.
















Uncle Ghram, Aunt Shirley, and Pam getting ready to dig into some crabs caught earlier
















The food just kept coming!!!
















The Family; Dad, Emma, Kyler, Mom, Bethany, Madeline, and Kaleb in the back lawn
















I still had to mow the lawn, imagine this in my apartment. Beautiful day.
















Big bother Brent, (wife Deb off side) still at work though on vacation. Congrats to him on his big promotion within the county.
















Finally, how can you not love this place.

Taking it to the Hole!!!

Afternoon Fam,
Big D took it to the hole this summer in her usual style and glamor. Not wanting to quit when down and being from around the way,( Dyckman Projects)her fans, cheered and encouraged her onto a disappointing loss. However, her presence was felt and the game went on to be a nail biter to the end.

Some other aspects to her game was also on hand:

Getting back on track

Hi Fam,
It's been a while. Since losing my job, it's been hard to concentrate on things like maintaining a blog, but I've decided to do just that. I've continued working at odd jobs and for the most parts have been able to come up with some serious cash to bring my bills back down to a manageable level. However, this would not have been possible without turning over my entire financial obligations to Pam. Let's just say, I would be in a world of hurt if not for her and her financial wizardry. A recruiter have been calling and looking to place me somewhere in the Wall street area as a project manager for Bear Sterns and Citicorp. I hope to continue to use this venue to keep everyone up to date as to the events that are changing our lives.
UPDATE: Merlin have been working out for the past 3-4 months in a gym and let me tell you guys out there, she is HOT. Merlin have taken on this whole new attitude and she is looking good, I will try to get a before and after picture to post soon. See you all later.

Re-Juvenation on family history search

It's on again. I've found a spark in getting my enthusiasm back to following through on the family history. I contacted:
Marie and Carol Haynes in London.
Tanty Mildred Cox in Barbados
Robin Allen in NYC
& will be contacting Denise in NYC
Check back in 2 weeks for an update.