September: Denver based!

This month is marked by being the first month Mark is based out of Denver! In June, July and August, he was commuting to Houston. That means, he tries to bid trips that start late out of Houston, and then he leaves home at 6 a.m. to start flying standby out of Denver to get to work on time. He was always able to do it, but it was really stressful. It was good confirmation about our decision to never live anywhere other than where we are based. It’s too stressful and takes him away from too much of our family life. But, for a few months, it was ok, considering it enabled us to move to Denver quickly and get the kids settled before school.

We are busy with Ryan and Lauren both playing soccer. Ryan has 2 practices and a Saturday game. Lauren has 1 practice and a Saturday game. The season lasts for 8 weeks. (but somehow it seems longer!)

Ryan has continued doing Tae Kwon Do. We found an amazing instructor starting a new school, affiliated with the same national association, as our old school ….get this….8 minutes from home! Hallelujah!

Both kids also started in a running club at school through Kids Running America. Basically they accumulate miles to run a marathon, and they run their final mile at Washington Park and get finisher medals, etc. Ryan isn’t too into it, but accumulated 14 miles. Lauren, however, is totally excited and can’t wait to get her medal on Oct. 21!