August Mini Trip and Big Decision...

Returned today from our whirlwind trip North of the Border. Lots of fun at Idlewild Park and the Pittsburgh Zoo. Pictures and a video clip coming soon. Lucy's first ride on the Rollo Coaster! Daddy was so proud!
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Also, looking to make the decision to run the Pittsburgh Marathon in May. Not sure yet.

Getting Ready For PA...

Our annual summer trip to Pennsylvania begins on Wednesday. Kerry and the girls are tracked out, so they will spend some time relaxing, while I finish up some loose ends at school. Should be a good time--Idlewild, the Zoo, typical summertime fun!
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I am beginning to consider running the Pittsburgh Marathon in March. I have been running some long runs recently, 6-9 miles, and feeling pretty good, so I will continue to consider that.

Summertime!

Been a pretty busy summer, although not like last year's flying around the country. After the trips to Texas, South Carolina, and PA last year, and with Kerry's folks moving down, this summer reeks of calmness. Except the whole Kerry going back to work thing. Our first and only major summer trip is next week. We will go up to PA to visit the family, go to Idlewild (hopefully Lucy's first Rollo Coaster ride!), and the zoo. Definitely looking forward to that!
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Summer is about over at work too. You always hear the tech department is busy in the summer, but phew--I had NO idea we would be this busy! I currently am working on a project porting Ubuntu's Netbook Remix to about 200 eeePC netbooks. Burning the image even as we speak. Did get a new AUP passed to allow for more responsible use of web 2.0 tools, and more accountability to be placed on the teachers. We also will begin a grant project to put 60 netbooks into our middle schools. Busy year!

This is Pretty True...

Not surprised to see the 50-50 split for crime. I do have some conservative views on that area..

You Are 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal

Social Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal Personal Responsibility: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal Fiscal Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal Ethics: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal Defense and Crime: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

How Liberal Or Conservative Are You?

Dog Days of Summer...

Looks like it is finally going to turn super hot. We have had many days in the 90s, and the humidity has been high recently, but no 100 degree days. Looks like that will change this week. Ew!

A Fun Summer for Daddy...

While stressful at times, in running hither and yon, I really enjoyed more time with the girls this summer. We spent large amounts of time together, the Friday half-days or days I took off. As you can see in this picture, they pretty much have the run of the house, but we enjoy it! I look to continue this throughout the year. It gives them a break from school, and me a break from work!

A Month Into The New Routine...

Everyone seems to be adjusting. Girls like their school and come home with more and more projects everyday. Kerry seems to adjusting well to third grade as well. School is school, she says. I have like my new role, being a little more of the go-to guy for the girls. Except when they wake me in the morning, like they did this weekend!
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Relaxing weekend...an 8 miler today. Maybe some used book store action too, but no heavy lifting this weekend! In two weeks we'll make our summer pilgrimage to Pennsylvania. I will be taking Lucy on the Rollo Coaster at Idlewild. Fun!