Last Friday we celebrated Amy’s birthday… I’m not sure what was in the water that day at the Carpenter household, but I think it had lots of sugar and caffeine. Comic relief through common eating utensils was the theme of the night, beginning with the quite amazing skills of our hibachi chef. Not to be [...]
I am proud to say that last night I set the personal record for most unique dreams in one night. Eight. Yep, I remember most of them quite vividly, as well. Too bad I can’t go into all of the details (Annie is the only fortunate one to hear about them ALL), but here are [...]
Fall always seems a bittersweet time to me. It is the inevitable and always dreaded end of summer. Fall is full of change, new schools, new jobs, the end of vacations and sweet summer visits from friends. segue: Last Sunday my dear friend Jennifer was in town for a week between stints in Paris and [...]
I’ve added several more pages of recent photos… climbing trips, comps, and grandparents.
Friday night Joel broke in his home climbing wall (henceforth referred to as a “woodie”). I sure miss the days of having my own back on Tennyson Street. But for consolation, Joel gave me the next best thing as a wedding gift, the Metolius Simulator. Saturday morning my friend Scott and I toured three green [...]
I have added several links to wedding photos… look to the column on the right under “Photos.” Most of these photos (the good ones) were taken by Katie, but some of the reception photos were taken by guests with disposable cameras. We’re still trying to find the time to order our professional photos, but hopefully [...]
Goal: Run the Pikes Peak Half-Marathon Ascent. Distance: 13.3 miles Elevation gain: 7,815 ft. Several years ago I was in Manitou Springs and hiked the ascent, two weeks before the annual running of the race. Runners were out training and I told myself that someday I would finish it. The drive and focus required to [...]