While we were up at the lake for the 4th of July Weekend, Jeff competed in a small sprint (750 m swim, 12.4 mi bike, 5 k run) triathlon in Napoleon, Ohio (about 45 minutes from our cottage). It was a small, local tri that was very well run. Here’s Jeff during the tri:
And he WON!!
He got $75 of “Napoleon Chamber Bucks” and a cooler. We used the Chamber bucks to buy alcohol and video games! Awesome!!
We celebrating the 4th of July/my mom’s birthday at the lake! Weather was hot but we had a good time! Lots of visitors and even more fireworks
Here’s the cake I made for my mom
Mom and grandson getting reading to blow out the candles
Jeff getting ready to ski!
Jeff has an avid fan
Champion Skier
Me and Jeff relaxing on the boat
Fireworks!!
Derby loving the Lake!
Jeff and our German friend, Lukas, had a USA vs. Germany show-down in 2009 at the Deer Creek Triathlon. With it being Lukas’s very first tri, Jeff had an unfair advantage. The pair decided to have a rematch at the 2011 Deer Creek Tri. Lukas, in the midst of his training for Ironman Louisville, and Jeff, taking a relatively “easy” year with mostly shorter triathlons, were more evenly matched this year. Below are the photo highlights from each of the sports.
Lukas’s dog was here as his cheerleader (though she seems a little distracted)
The competitors just before the race
Jeff being cocky on the bike
Lukas settling in
And the big finish, less the two minutes apart. Both were top 10 finishers!
USA! USA! USA!
Memorial Day Weekend festivities this year included the first birthday of my youngest nephew. The frosting was a bit runny in the hot weather at the lake, but that didn’t stop him from enjoying it!
Baseball Cake
Mmm.. Cake!
Message made by Anthony’s big brother
Time for presents
The other party guests!
In May, a classmate of mine got married in a small town in Kentucky on her family’s farm. Below are some of the photo highlights!
Flowergirl and Ringbearer
Bride driven to the aisle by her dad
Happy couple!
1st Dance
Bar in the Barn
Cowgirl Boots
Dance time!
Group shot of the classmates
Closing pic of the couple!
