Time for Lent...and some other stuff

Well it is that time of year where we as Episcopilians and other religions celebrate Lent. The definition is as follows: Lent is the period of fasting, penitence, and self-denial traditionally observed by Christians in preparation for Easter. In Western Christianity, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, six and a half weeks before Easter. It ends on Holy Saturday, the last day of Holy Week, which immediately precedes Easter Sunday. This year, for those of you who know me please sit down at this time, I am giving up one of the greatest gifts known to man...BEER. Yes it is true, but in great Fat Tuesday tradition, I am enjoying a cold Sierra Nevada Pale Ale with a couple of his brothers awaiting my presence in the beer fridge in the garage. I may be a bit fuzzy in the morning. Don't think I did not prepare with a trip to Greens for a stock up on wine, I might add. This also begins my training period for cycling/racing this year in Cola and the souringing areas. I may be the slowest, fattest, Cat 5 out there, but I will be racing. Stay tuned for updates.

Speaking of racing, I saw our Springfield Pro in his new Jelly Belly team kit on their website, looking pretty good Bradley, have a great season, best of luck.

Now just a few updated pics of the family. Jackson, Charlee, and Tanner are growing like weeds and never cease to amaze me with their humor as well as the things that come out of their mouths. We also participated in our annual neighborhood Polar Bear Plunge. Dressed up as Pirates and took the plunge. We even made the Life section of The State newpaper. Granted the air temp was a balmy 55 degrees the water was only 51 degrees. Let me tell you, 51 degrees takes the boy's into harbination and your breath away. But big fun was had by all and about $10,000 raised for the Childrens Charities of Columbia.

Well enough said, more beer awaits me in the garage. Enjoy the pictures.

Thanks for reading, Y'all tune in again soon.