Soooo…hello world…its been a while…about seven months...
What’s new? Where do I begin?
Our wedding was wonderful, a truly perfect day. We were surrounded by approximately 170 family and friends. We had a great, memorable time. Thanks to all involved and made our day special.
The honeymoon was great. We left the Wednesday after the wedding…couldn’t believe how small airplane seats get after 8 hours. Italy was wonderful with stops in Rome, Naples, Pompay, Sorrento (hotel overlooking the bay..it was wonderful!), Capri, Florence, Pisa, Verona, and Venice. Had beautiful weather everyday but Venice where it was cold and raining. We spent two wonderful relaxing weeks there, saw beautiful scenery, met some great people and ate some great food. Even saw the 1000 Miglia in Verona…really cool seeing vintage and modern sportcars driving through the narrow streets of Italy.
Work is work, busy and will be busier as new programs get nearer. I have to get moving in my side business, need to and want to.
The racing – I did not hit the track this summer. Never found the justification of funds…especially with Jenna now pregnant with our boy. Yep, Jenna is about 22 weeks pregnant, due Mid-March. We are working on names, but not anything decided. It is pretty cool knowing you have been part of God's miracle…I don’t think it has hit me yet that I will be a Father and responsible for him yet, but I am sure it will set in sometime soon.
Jenna and I are awesome…we are. I am having the most wonderful time in my life with her. She brings me much joy and much happiness. Marriage is work, and dedication, but with God’s help we are very much up to it.
We did head to three amazing concerts this summer. Christian bands and singers at DTE Music Threater (or Pine Knob, as we like to call it). Our favorites…Jars of Clay, Third Day and Toby Mac!
We as a couple have been going to a couple’s bible study together. It is much fun and it is great to hang around like minded people, our age. Most are married and some have young children. Learning and growing together is our goal...and we plan on continuing to do such as long as we exist.
A few weeks ago I found out an interesting tidbit about the church we go to, The River. I also go to a Men’s bible study that Pastor Jim leads. Come to find out, I use to run derby against him. Yeah the Pastor of the church raced Figure-8 and demolition derby at the Davisburg Fair…how cool is that? He didn’t run this year and the last time he did he broke his shoulder blade…ouch.
In the men’s bible study we are studying Nehemiah. It is interesting to learn about Nehemiah, and Pastor compares himself to Nehemiah. It got me thinking…I am more like Noah…I was a Northern race fan before it was mainstream. I do things a little different than anybody else…sometimes that gets me into trouble. And Noah just listened to God, no matter what people said to him. I am the same way; listen to God…no matter what others say.
Also, one other event my wife and I attended was the Waterford Hills Road Racing banquet. We had a blast. I even won a free OCSC membership…pretty cool. It was great to recognize all the winners. Chris Tumpkin was this year’s Driver of the year (most points scored). Not bad for an ITB racer. Hopefully Old Glory can be put together and ran against his Capri in the future. That would be a fun event to be part of.
I am no longer serving on the BoD at Waterford Hills. I had a great time, but with a bad Saturn (still need to tell that story), the house requiring upgrades (and not just a baby’s room), a broken furnace (bye-bye racing fund) and a new marriage, it was time to focus on more important things in life. I don’t plan on leaving Waterford Hills. I will still be involved, I plan to still write for the website and help when and where I can. It will just be in a smaller role. I loved being part of the Board, it was great, I learn a lot and made many friends. Truly memorable. Jim D. also took a step back this year, he is no longer the President and Joel H. will be the new President. Waterford Hills is in good shape. I am excited for the future. I can wait to be back on the track and be part of it.
Blog update...it is odd that I haven't written so much in a while. I truly believe having someone to share your life with you allows you to communicate out all your thoughts, emotions, etc. I think before I did not have that as much. You sit at home and think...to yourself, and ponder...to yourself...and stew madly...to yourself. Thus...writing to the whole free world on a blog...well that was an outlet. But don't worry...I have many things still to talk about. And the racing will come back...not right now, but it will come back. Sooooo...I guess I am saying that communicating with my wife is more important than writing on a blog. But know I will be writing a bit more. Winter is here and then there won't be THAT much to do...granted, baby on the way brings on some tasks to do. I will try my best.
Be safe, enjoy life and drive safe…watch out for those blinding Christmas lights…in November!
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