Mmmm...sweet potato casserole

For the first time in the 3-1/2 years that we've been married, Joy cooked me my all time favorite food in the whole world...sweet potato casserole.

Now, I don't just like any old sweet potato casserole. I like other sweet potato casserole's, but to be my favorite it has to be my mom's recipe that I think she got from an old friend. No marshmallows. No pecans. Just a nice, crispy brown sugar topping. Mmmmmmmmm...

And I have to say, Joy did an incredible job. This casserole was waiting on me when I got home from work on Friday afternoon, and it was gone by Sunday afternoon. She might have gotten a couple of bites, I don't know. What I do know is that it was delicious.

I love my wife!

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Sandy!

We celebrated Mrs. Sandy's birthday last night with the family, but today is her birthday. We hope that she has a great day!

Mrs. Sandy- Thank you for all you do for us! We love you!

A Good Read

Read this article for the real information about the current financial crisis. One candidate saw it coming and tried to do something about it. The other stuffed his pockets with contributions.

UPDATE: More good reading here.

Our New Nephew

Beckham Gregg Jarrard was born this past Sunday morning, September 14th at 4:04 AM. He weighed 7 lbs 9oz, and he was 20 inches long. Scott & I were able to drive down early Saturday morning, and we were able to be there for his birth. He is precious, and we are so thankful for a healthy baby and safe delivery for Jenny. Jenny & Blair are doing well, and my sister Jenny is officially my new hero. I am so proud of her! She did great through it all. I was able to spend the first night with her, so we really had an experience!


Congratulations, Jenny & Blair!



I just wanted to mention that this picture was taken at 4:30 in the morning right after Beckham was born, and I had officially been up over 24 hours at this point!

It's on...

I don't know if I'm crazy, stupid, ambitious or all of the above, but I'm going to do it again. The Walt Disney World Marathon. January 11, 2009. Steve and Jamey are are in it again as well as about half a dozen other people I know.

Training reports may not be as exciting as they were this time last year since I've now been there and done that, BUT...since I've been such a slacker over the summer I feel like I'm starting all over. Five miles was an easy run for me back in January, but my five miles on the treadmill this morning kicked my butt.

I'm stepping up to the Hal Higdon Intermediate Training Schedule. Hopefully, my endurance will pick back up pretty quickly because this time around the long runs get longer quicker, and there are more long runs during the week.

My #1 goal is to finish again. My #2 goal is to beat my time of 3:53:03 from last year. My stretch goal is to get in under 3:45:00. Can I take over eight minutes off my time from last year? Only time will tell. One thing I do know is that I now know what an exhilarating feeling crossing the finish line in a marathon is, and so I'll keep this photo in site as my inspiration...

Searching for my inner-Kenyan...

100,000 Miles

Got home from work this afternoon, and this is what the odometer on my Envoy looked like...

First time I've ever turned 100,000 miles on a car I've owned! Wonder if she'll survive to see another 100,000 miles...

Yardwork

A few weeks ago while I was gone for the day, Scott worked really hard in the yard. He did a great job, and I am very proud of his work. Here is a before and after picture of what he worked on. Of course, Georgie watched him the entire time.