With all the rain yesterday and sun I was hoping this trail was cleared to run on. It was good until I turned and was met with this. Unfortunately, I didn’t bring my skates 😒
After a busy day I found time to get out in this warm weather to run and watch the sunset. Glad more of our ice is melting away.

So far today: ✅ Early morning run (was regretting it when I woke up after a late night) ✅ Coffee and a couple min to relax ✅ Made Breakfast for the kids ✅Watching son bowl
and this is only the start of the busy day
Early morning run helping a friend navigate some side streets in Eden Prairie. I think I regret staying up so late the night before but glad to get this done before the busy day.

Well my daughters team had a huge upset tonight by winning her hockey game 5-3. So fitting the parents went out to celebrate 😆. Funny thing is this is local brewery that I have never been to but I will say they have some great brews Fat Pants Brewing Co.🍻
Another sunny day and was glad to find exactly 30 min free in my schedule to run. I should have kept to the streets as the sidewalks are not quite clear yet. Possibly worse right now as the ice melts and freezes every day so it is super slick.
Before all my meetings this morning I felt like a short order cook as I made this exact breakfast three different times… 🍳🥓 One for each kid as they have different school start / bus pickup times.

Finally some warm weather and less icy streets and paths. I did happen to find a trail to make my way down to Red Rock Lake and then did a little exploring. Would have tested the ice but looked a little too open water for me.


It is good to be working out in the shed office again today with my now two companions. 🐶

With the warmer weather yesterday I had to try to keep to the streets as much as possible as sidewalks were sheets of uneven ice. Longest run of the year which seems like a shock to say as it is already February.
🎬 Family Movie: Puss in Boots: The last wish - After a busy day we made homemade pizza and watched a movie. This was entertaining enough to keep everyone together 😁
🎬 Family Movie Night… Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile - Overall funny family musical.
It has been a long time since I have stepped into a gym. My intention was to just use the weights but out of habit I jumped on the treadmill and put in some miles. I eventually realized but then I had to hit a number of miles that made sense before I stopped 🫣
Had a little game night tonight… I did well in Happy Salmon and Mancala. However, I didn’t do so well again against the oldest in Chess later in the evening 🤦♂️
Where else would I want to be on a Friday night… Go Eagles 🦅🏒
Looks like it is going to be a great day outside today 🥶
Maybe I shouldn’t have tried to do two days in a row as I was feeling this run in my legs today. However, the sun was out again and I had some time to kill so I figured it would be good to get out again.
I understand how this happens but it doesn’t make it any less frustrating when I am on a call and you hear the sound letting you know there isn’t much battery left 🪫😖

Easing back into things after 10 days with no activities. Starting February off with a short run to make sure everything is working and besides being more tired than normal all was well.

I have seen this bird around a lot and always refer to him as a Red-Headed Woodpecker… However, I seem to be mistaken upon further identification as it is a Red-bellied Woodpecker 🤷🏻♂️