Hot Walk

Well we opted for a long walk today instead of another 2 hour bike ride like yesterday. It was a lot cooler yesterday than today which made for a good bike ride but today it was hotter than a 3 peckered billy goat at 7 pm. Damn global warming it should only work in the winter time and not the summer time.

A day OFF!

Since the weather isn't planning to cool down, Crystal and I went out this morning for a 2 hour bike ride. The wind helped to cool us off a little but it was really warm and then the sun came out and it started to feel like an oven. It was still fun to get out before it got super hot.
A last minute travel to Algona the other day made the weekend go by fast. Dustin, Crystal and I went out to the driving range to hit some balls which was fun and then sat outside that night next to the pond watching the fish run into the side of rocks.

Yard Work

Today I gave the yard a hair cut by trimming the front two bushes and tree. It should make mowing around them a lot easier now. It was getting pretty shaggy looking. Good thing that the heat wasn't a factor at 7 p.m. or I would have taken a lot of beer breaks.

Long Time

It has a been a while since I have posted anything. I just got in from mowing the lawn and it looks like I need to trim the hedges again this year. FUN! Hoping for a nice cool day for that task. Work is going well. I am getting in the grove with all the jobs that need to be done. Makes the day go by faster.
Last weekend I went out golfing with Lucas and his brother and friend and didn't do too bad. It rained for a couple of holes but thank goodness for the trees helping my ball find the fairway.

A nice day

Crystal and I just got back from a bike ride around Council Bluffs. It sure was nice to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. At the end we treated ourselves to ice cream courtesy of Dairy Queen. Yum!

Can you say PROMOTION!

Can things getting any better for us. I just found out that I may be moving up at my job. Only being there for a total of 5 working days and the senior graphic designer will be leaving at the end of May. Which means that I may be moving from a Junior designer to a Senior design. Not sure when but the next 2 weeks I will be like a super sponge soaking up all the information humanly possible.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there. Especially to our moms who are the bestest in the whole wide world!!!!

Entering-Texas

Entering-Texas
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Finally in Texas, only 1 more hour to Ben's

Bum-in-Ben's-Apartment

Bum-in-Ben's-Apartment
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Slept here in Ben's Apartment all week

Crystal-at-the-Pool

Crystal-at-the-Pool
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Wouldn't be a vacation without a pool

The-Rail-Station

The-Rail-Station
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This was better than driving

Ben-and-Erin-at-Bowling-All

Ben-and-Erin-at-Bowling-All
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Bowling pals

Photo-by-TX-Fountain

Photo-by-TX-Fountain
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We just got to Dallas Downtown

The-Crew-at-JFK-Memorial

The-Crew-at-JFK-Memorial
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Little do you know that we are in the world's biggest LEGO

Dorks

Dorks
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With our powers combined form of.......

Cute-Couple

Cute-Couple
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Ben is happy in Texas

Lucas-has-a-Friend

Lucas-has-a-Friend
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Someone was brave and took a picture with Lucas

Ben-and-Kenny

Ben-and-Kenny
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Ben and Kenny in Texas making LOUD noises

Lazy Day

Today is our last full day in Dallas, Texas and we are just spending the day lounging. Planning on laying by the pool this afternoon and tonight we are going to watch our friend Ben bowl with his league. Tomorrow whe are going to drive half way home and drive the rest wednesday. That way we can break up the long 11 hour drive home and Chris can have sometime to rest before he goes back to work thursday.
Yesterday we went to this restraunt called Blue Mesa were they serve a brunch and all the free mamossas that you want(Chris had four). Also they serve what is called a pontsetta (cranberry juice and champagne). We didnt' know that until we were leaving the restruant. I personally haven't ever heard of that drink or had one. Sounds like something we need to try.Then we spent the afternoon walking off all the food and mamossa at the mall shopping.Last night Ben took us to this Asian diner called Pei Wei. The food was really good. I would have to say we have ate at several really good restraunts during this trip.

1 Year Anniversary!

Today is our one year anniversary and like one year ago we are spending the day with friends. This last year has gone by fast but been very wonderful. Thank you to all our friends and family that has been there for us this last year.
We are still here in Texas on our vacation having a lot of fun. Enjoying the Texas weather but not the Texas traffic.

Free Comic Book Day

We are still in Texas and today we got free comic books courtesy of Kenny and the store named Zues. We had a lot of fun watching all the dorks running around getting their books signed by tracers. Wasn't able to go to a baseball game due to weather but managed to find time to go the Harley store to get the usual t-shirt and whatever else my wife would let me buy.

We are in Texas!

Well we made the 10-11 hour drive to Dallas, Texas. We got in last night around 9pm and didn't get to Ben's apartment until about 9:45pm after our exit to his place was completely blocked off. Ended up lost and not knowing were to go. Drive wasn't to bad until then.
Planning on just lounging today because we really don't want to get in a car again until we have to. Our friend Lucas gets in tonight. We will probably plan the next three days once he is here.