Two Days and Counting!

Hi Fam,

Well, three more days until the day for Pam's Marathon Run. She's been training hard and I expect her to do really well. She will be building up on the carbs for the next couple of days and getting lots of rest. I will post her official time and place Sunday afternoon. Send her your good lucks via her email.
YEAH PAM

Junior Comes to Town

Hi Fam,
Sorry I haven't been up and running with the blog, but this is the reason why. Take a look at this picture!! Every time I jump on the laptop to update, Ms. Penny wants to help. Unfortunately in this household, I have to wait on ALL the women.


Now that her and her brother Scooter are off chasing each other like they stole something, here are some pics from nephew Junior's visit to the Big Apple. Picking up Junior in the morning can be an adventure, especially when he looks like he's ready to go to work on the docks.


However, he was quickly awaken by a pass-a-byer.


We went a little shopping and ended up here for his very first pedicure. If anyone of you know Junior, I can't begin to tell you the noises he was making and the remarks to the ladies, LOL.


After visiting the Barber and a change of clothes, I couldn't recognize the brother. The day he left, we stopped off to give Merlin a going away visit at Prince's school in mid Manhattan.

Lastly, Junior came and chilled out with me at the house before heading back to Brooklyn to catch his plane flight. He's been wanting to meet Pam for the longest, so I obliged him.


It was great having Junior up here these past weeks. He will be moving to Tampa soon and securing a job at the Veterans Association. Also, he will be pursuing a degree in Bio-Engineering next semester at a local college. Good luck and "keep your eyes on the prize, instead of the bamse."

Guess Who's Back in Town?

Hi Fam,

Erica is back up from her summer vacation in Dominica Republic, and stated up school again. Here she is completing a project of the United States to be handed in tomorrow. How time flies as this is her last year as a high schooler, and at the end of summer next year, She will be officially ready for college. Let's wish her and all our young ones a good school semester.
Also, nephew Junior is up in New York for the next two weeks staying in Brooklyn with pops. More on him later on in the week.

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.