Thanksgiving in Michigan

We woke up to our first snow of the year on Thanksgiving day here in Ann Arbor. It was just a dusting, but it did stick, and on Sunday evening, a few days later, it came down harder still. I guess winter is here, and in this part of the country it's here to stay for a good five months. It was fun to see the snow, but a little daunting because earlier in the week a friend had told me about the Ann Arbor turkey trot and I had signed up to run it. The course was cold, but it wasn't snowing at the time, and the ground was wet but not icy. (I was going to post pictures of the snow, and of the finish line, but I'm having trouble uploading files right now.)

I felt pretty good about the race. I knew I was running it faster than other 5Ks I've run, partly because the cold weather here in Michigan has got me running on the treadmill a good portion of the year, and it's easier to go fast on the treadmill. Still, I was surprised when they announced the winners for my age bracket (women 25-29) and I came in second. Instead of a medal, I got a bottle of sparkling cider with a "2nd Place" sticker. The next day my friend checked the stats online and announced that I had not only gotten 2nd in my age bracket, but I was fourth overall for the women. I certainly wasn't competing against a lot of elite runners, but I was still pretty pleased with those results, since I never expect to be competitive when I run.



I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving weekends, wherever you ended up. I missed being with my family, but had a nice Thanksgiving with friends in the ward. I'm grateful for my family away from home out here, but I'm even more grateful for all of you and for all the good memories we share. The more I talk to people, the more I realize how lucky we all are to have been blessed with each other, and with the good times we've been able to enjoy even as we all grow up and go our own ways. Happy Thanskgiving, everyone!

I'm in.......

With Eric's help this evening I now have my Blog on the Family Blog. Next step will be to learn to do pictures. That will be the next time he is here. Have a nice Thanksgiving everyone.

Anniversary

We have been thinking about Mom and Dad's Anniversary coming up tomorrow and how glad we are they got together!!!! What a great team and example for all of us, fot their love and support of each other .... as well as their love and support of each of us. I have such great memories of growing up and I am so appreciative to Mom and Dad for making those memories. I will always remember how Mom and Dad first met when they went on a double date (not with each other) and how Dad always said that he knew he was with the wrong girl...that was the beginning...and look at what happened from there. Of course Dad's sporty car helped to get Mom's atention as well (as I remember it). Is that right Mom? Thanks for getting together those "how many" years ago? Love, Jerolyn

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Brenda - You have not changed!!!!

Look guys one Biesinger is finally here!

This is a picture of me and some of my friends on a night hike up Logan canyon. The sky was so clear that it was perfect for star gazing. I almost fell on the way down, though, it was so dark. Go figure huh? :)
For Halloween my friends and I went out to dinner. My roommates and I are really close with the boys next door, especially Ben and Garth (Garth has on the hat). For more pictures check out my newly created blog...hopefully it looks alright...remember I'm new at this:)

Let the Ski Season begin!!

It's official, the 2007-2008 ski season is now underway! This past weekend was opening weekend at Mammoth Mountain California and Colette, Logan and I were there to enjoy. Not much snow (as you can see from the pictures below) but it sure was fun.

The day turned out just as we expected. After all, the point is not really to go up and ski all day. The point is to say you were there. Since we've done this many times before we knew exactly what to expect. We skied for an hour-and-a-half or so and then went and played with the dog for bit. We then headed up over Tioga Pass into Yosemite National Park (we hope the pass will be closed within the month due to snow, but it's currently wide open).

All in all it was a fun trip. Now we have plans to start our ritual snowdance as we hope for better days ahead.

Boy, you certainly want to be on your "rock skis"!

That's one of the best sticks I've had in a long time!

A good view of the mountain. Not much snow yet but hope springs eternal.

Colette and her favorite hound! No snow on those mountains now but

in a couple of months there will be more than ten feet of snow where

Colette and Logan are standing and the mountains behind will be pure white!

(I can hardly wait)