More Livestrong

Here is a picture (that is obviously copyrighted) from the Livestrong bike ride. This is at the very end of the ride and for some reason Sandy looks like she is out for a nice leisurely stroll. I feel like I was going to pass out.

Out at Gloria's

Conor's outfit

This is what Conor decided to wear for our walk this morning.

We built this city

Conor on a morning jog

Trick or Treat!

This was the first year that Conor was able to really get out there and trick or treat. He confidently slipped on in his green tights and vest and together with his good friend Tinker Bell (Ava) set out to find the evil Captain Hook (and collect as much candy as possible along the way).

Conor needed a little nudging to go up to the first door (rightfully so I think-when else is it okay to knock on a stranger's door and ask for candy?) but luckily Tinker Bell showed no fear. She walked right up to that front door in search of Captain Hook. No evil pirates here, just some yummy candy.

Onward they went still in search (with assistance from Elmo)...

Conor never did find Captain Hook or his sidekick Mr. Smee. Fortunately he loaded up on candy! He would often take 3 or 4 candy bars at a time, then ask for "mo." He never quite got the one rule for Halloween: to say "Trick or Treat." Asking for "mo" seemed to work just fine as everyone was more than willing to give him whatever he wanted. Peter and Tinker Bell had a wonderful adventure together. Off to Neverland...!

Livestrong 2009

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for their support this year for Livestrong. Every year Sandy and I head to Austin to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. We run a 5K the first day and then do the bike ride on Sunday. We have both been touched by cancer so your support really means so much to us. This year there were 3200 runners and 3800 riders. The Austin event raised $4 million alone and when you total it with the other 3 events (San Jose, Seattle and Philly) a total of $8 million was raised! One of the more memorable moments for me every year is at the end of the bike ride. With about 100 yards left to ride, the road is split in two with the cancer survivors staying to the right. They each get special recognition from the PA announcer as wells as a yellow rose when they finish. It is a really touching experience. Thank you again and we will see you next year!