The Ginn Family

Travel, Travel, Travel

2008-09-29T12:56:00.002-06:00

September has been great! Kirk and I went to Chicago the beginning of the month for Kirk's Iron Man Triathlon in Madison, WI! That was more stressful than if I were doing it myself. Kirk decided to race anyway even though he was under trained, had two broken wrists (one of which was still in a cast), a bad knee, and an ear infection from the week before. I thought he might die! Luckly bad luck was on our side. He actually made it through the 2.4 mile swim and was still smiling even though he panicked a bit at the bigging of the swim. The bike, on the other hand, didn't go quite as smoothly. A little ways into the ride his brake pad came flying off the bike and as he was looking at his weak brake he rode off into some weeds with little braking power. Pop! There went his front tire. luckly he packed two spare tires on him so 1/2 hour later he was back on the road. As he began to fatigue his head began drifting lower and lower and POP went the back tire as he road off into more weeds. 1/2 hour later with no more spares he was off again when suddenly POP! He didn't pull out one of the stickers from the previous flat and his new tube was worthless. So he began walking his bike hoping they could help him at the next aid station. A couple miles later he made it to the station cursing Ironman. When he got there hoping for some help they told him he would not make the next cut off time and that his race was finished. He was forced off the course wiether he wanted to or not. He's not sure if he would have made it but was frusterated he didn't get the chance. As hard as it was to see him disappointed after all his work to get there I have to say, I was a little relieved. I was really worried for his safety and I believe the Lord answered my prayers by keeping him safe. It was a crazy experience!

2008-08-19T16:19:00.003-06:00

It has been too long since my last blog. Since I last added anything we had Nana here visiting during Henderson's baptism. It was so nice to have her here. The kids have really missed her since we have moved so far away. They got used to having her around. We really miss you Nana!
We have been enjoying the summer and the cool nights. Last weekend our high was about 50 degrees. It was nice but it gave us a little reality check as to what's comming this winter. Burr! We have spent the summer swimming, hiking, playing with a million friends, and playing with family. It's been fun but I have never been soooo ready for school to start. I usually feel a little sad when school first starts. Not this year!! Let it come, bring on the fall! The kids aren't starting until September 4th because they are starting a new school that isn't quit finished yet. If they hold the start date back any further I may need to be committed.

A Little Late

2008-06-04T14:15:00.000-06:00

OK so I'm not the best blogger. In fact since my sister set up our account I have yet to figure it out. Here goes nothing. Just remember, first blog, I may have some learning curves. This may or may not include pictures, we'll see if I or my computer is smarter. I just found a place where people can make comments and it was fun to hear from people I haven't heard from in a long time. Please keep sending messages, I'll send something back when I figure out how. It's really nice to hear from you.

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

2008-03-05T07:42:00.000-07:00

We spent Christmas in Utah this year. The whole family made it, and we had a blast. We bought a new car, spent a fortune at Sports Authority, experienced true chaos with 11 children 7 and under, went skiing, sledding, to dinner, shopping, and got stranded for 2 days in Silverthorn, CO. It was quite the vacation.