Pete's First Olympic Distance Triathlon

Pete did an incredible job in his first Olympic Distance Triathlon. The race was in Elkhart Lake, WI, which is about an hour south of Green Bay. This area is best known for Road America, where there are many motorcycle and car races on the weekends in the summer. We brought the girls to the race and they were pretty good, considering that they never went back to sleep after being put in the car at 4:15 a.m. I, on the other hand, was really struggling after a bad night of sleep.

Pete finished third in his age group. While he wanted to do better, I think he is too rough on himself. HE ROCKED IT!

A very tired Pete after the race.

Getting ready to bike.

Going out for the 6.2 mile run.

Pete after the swim.

Yeah for a race really figuring it out and offering fun for kids! The girls had so much fun in two different bounce houses.

His next race will be a Half Ironman in Door County on July 21st. The Half Ironman is double the distance of the Olympic Distance Triathlon. CRAZY!

May 2013 - A Fabulous Month in the Life of Lindsay

Oh my! So much has happened in my life since my last post on April 18th. That seems so long ago. Life is good. No, life is great!

Work Life: I am so fortunate to be working (what I consider to be) my dream job. I am working for a previous employer in Washington, DC called the National Agricultural Aviation Association...and I am able out of my home in Green Bay. NAAA is a national trade association representing the aerial application (crop dusting) industry. I am their new Manager of Meetings, Marketing & Special Projects. I am doing the meeting planning for two board meetings and one large convention each year, as well as various marketing responsibilities and projects. I loved working for the organization when I was there from 2004-2008 and I'm so happy that they kept me in mind for when the time was right! The time was right and I was ready for the new challenge! 

Engaged: Pete and I got engaged on May 1, which was his 40th birthday. We went to a wonderful dinner at a nice restaurant in downtown Green Bay called Hinterland. After dinner, we went to a coffee house named Kavarna for a cup of tea. We had our first date on March 2, 2011 at this coffee house and Pete proposed in the same spot where we sat the first time we met in person. It was such a great proposal and meant so much to me. The photo below was immediately after Pete proposed. 

I am so excited to marry Pete and have this fabulous partner for life. I am so overjoyed that I also get to be a bonus mom to Sam and Maggie (will be five and three in August, respectively). They are such great kids and I can't wait to be more involved in their lives. I feel so blessed and overjoyed with all the excitement in my life.

I can't wait to marry my best friend on May 31, 2014 in Green Bay at La Grange Ledgestone Barn.

A Pirate & The Terminator

Unfortunately work and personal life has been hectic for the past several weeks and I haven't had a chance to post anything on the blog.

Below is a photo from a costume party that my friends Sandi and Steve host every July. Their costume party has a different theme each year and this year's theme was to dress as your favorite actor, actress, or hollywood character.

Making an appearance in Green Bay at this year's party was Elizabeth Swann from Pirates of the Caribbean and The Terminator!

Celebrating 34 Years

I had a great 34th birthday celebration on January 18th. For some reason, my youngest sister thinks that my birthday is January 25th, so I feel like I get to celebrate twice. Very humorous.

I enjoyed a fun night out with friends before my birthday to celebrate, have fun, and allow everyone to unwind from their busy lives for an evening. Sometimes I think we just need to let loose, enjoy a couple of cocktails, and have fun.

On my birthday, Pete picked me up and surprised me with a romantic dinner at Hinterland in Green Bay. The food, atmosphere, and evening were perfect!



Fun night out in Green Bay



Erica and me and Fox Harbor

Romantic dinner at Hinterland - awwww!

I Love a Fun Night Out

I was invited to my good friend Erica's birthday party this past weekend. It was such a fun night out in Green Bay and I was able to meet more new people. As you know, I love to network and meet new people, especially new friends!

Erica, her roommate Brooke, and I enjoyed a great dinner at Angelina's to kick off the night. We enjoyed drinks at (and shut down) Republic Chophouse, and then made our way to Brubakers for the rest of the evening where we then shut down that bar. Fun was had by all, especially me! Thanks Erica for the fun night - and cute hat!

Our new friend Kim, Erica and Me at Republic Chophouse