tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295390832024-03-18T01:41:34.301-06:00All in Good FunErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.comBlogger1053125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-66982948355958595262014-02-12T14:30:00.000-07:002014-02-12T14:30:10.832-07:00We're getting a dog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yep, it's true. Tyson (pictured above), is a reverse brindle colored boxer that we will be picking up from a breeder in Nebraska on March 1st. He might possibly be the cutest thing I have ever seen! <br />
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I've been having a blast shopping for his new toys and cannot wait to meet him. I just need to get through a massive software implementation with one of my clients over the next two weeks. Stay tuned for lots of pictures and updates.<br />
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Although I still haven't been feeling very well, I tried jumping on my dirt bike for the first time since my thumb surgery. It was fun getting back on my bike, but I hadn't turned a throttle (other than the scooter) since July, so I was pretty rusty. I only lasted a few laps but it was motivation to keep doing everything possible so I can get better as soon as possible. <br />
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Later that night, we went over to the Long-Huang's to watch Supercross. We made some delicious apple fritters and Bryce snuggled with Ellie all night.<br />
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Sunday was very bitter-sweet for me. For the first time ever, Boulder hosted the National Cyclocross championships. It was held less than a mile from my house at the new Valmont bike park. Although I was excited to cheer on all of my close friends who were racing, I wished so badly I could have been out there. Some day. <br />
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I did enjoy hanging with everyone else out there and cheering as loud as my body would allow. I'm so glad I was able to watch Allen have the best race of his life finishing 5th in the Elite men then get selected for the Worlds team. Super proud and excited for him.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-84723210882669053402014-01-06T07:17:00.000-07:002014-01-06T07:17:00.021-07:00Hooray, the bathroom is finished!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought it would be fun to see the before/after pics of our initial attempt to make it fun and different when we first bough the place in 2009.<br />
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Although I'm still not sure what we were thinking with the lime green, it's still 100 times better than the 1960s peach palace. <br />
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I've been dreaming about this remodel for quite a while now and couldn't be more excited it's finally done!<br />
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It's amazing how much more you can do with an additional 20 sqft and cabinets with storage.<br />
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One of my biggest ''must haves'' was a freestanding soaker tub. I've used it twice already and absolutely love it. Soooo relaxing.<br />
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It was a bit challenging trying to fit all of our clothing in one small closet. We originally planned on framing out two separate closets on that same wall but after finding these completely customizable wardrobes that fit to the centimeter, it was a no brainer.<br />
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Finally, we had to add a bit of color coordination to the bedroom. Between the new LED recessed cans and the lovely white carpet, it truly feels like a new room. We worked really hard on this and we couldn't be happier with the turnout!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-46976352738144853902013-12-29T12:19:00.000-07:002013-12-31T15:10:03.383-07:002013 Holiday Trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year we began our holiday festivities by driving from Boulder to Utah to see Jerry and Keren's new place! My parents also flew out from Michigan so we could all spend a few days together. <br />
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We started out with a day of skiing at Snowbasin. I cannot believe how many resorts are within 15 minutes from their house. It's absolutely gorgeous in their little valley and they have the perfect place for what they love to do.<br />
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Mom and dad enjoyed the area tons and loved hanging out with their adorable golden retriever, Reilly. <br />
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We visited many of their favorite local restaurants, did lots of relaxing, and had lots of good laughs. <br />
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We even made GF/DF waffles in Jerry's Red Wings waffle maker. It was pretty sweet. <br />
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Bryce had been itching to wear his new snowboard jacket for months, but I was adamant about him waiting until Christmas since it was a gift from our parents. However, we agreed he could open it Xmas Eve morning so he could wear it while we rode at Powder Mountain. He was pumped!<br />
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The skiing conditions were much better on Tuesday and we had a blast playing in the fresh pow pow at Powder Mountain. The resort only has four lifts, but there is plenty of acreage to create your own runs. We had a total blast. <br />
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Later that night, we made chicken fried rice for dinner and opened gifts with the fam. Mom and dad were stoked with their headphones and Jerry and Keren loved their Cuisinart breadmaker. I got some flannel lined jeans with bath salts for my new tub and Bryce got his Volcom snowboarding jacket. It was fun and low key evening, just how we like it. <br />
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Christmas day began with a chill breakfast at Jerry's place, then a long drive from Utah to Vail. We arrived around 5pm, just in time for another epic Barbara Bingham holiday feast. It was also great to see Brittany since she stayed in Cali for Thanksgiving this year. <br />
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Thursday couldn't have been a more beautiful day to be on the mountain. Although the snow wasn't as fluffy as it was in Utah, it was still fun to be back at Vail Mountain. I hadn't been to that resort since 2008! We relaxed another day in Vail then headed back to Boulder to work on the bathroom. Overall, it was a great week away from the bubble and a super fun time with both of our wonderful families!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-45241657753444891402013-12-17T16:58:00.000-07:002013-12-17T16:58:12.872-07:00Our favorite Georgians are in town!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That's right, Russ and Katie are back in Colorado! This time, one of Russ' sponsors put them up at the Ritz in Beaver Creek for the week...yep, baller! We met them up there for a day of riding on Friday then rescued them from the upscale world and brought them back to the bubble for a more normal environment!<br />
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We did lots of catching up, made some delicious food, put up the Christmas tree, and walked everywhere. We even got in a bit of shopping on Pearl Street. It was a quick visit, but a great one. It's always so nice to spend some time with those two!<br />
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The remodel is also coming around too. We're almost there! The vanity is complete with mirrors, cabinets and lights. Although we still have some minor detail work and touching up, it's fully functional which is all that matters right now. <br />
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We have also finished building our massive wall to wall wardrobes. This is what the inside kind of looks like. The left side is still missing lots of drawers, but you get the idea! <br />
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This is how the doors look. At this point we had only hung the left side but the right looks identical. Again, still some minor tweaks, but it's functional and we're completely moved out of the downstairs guest room :)Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-2488726407071694432013-12-09T13:58:00.000-07:002013-12-11T13:58:27.610-07:00Getting Closer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's funny how the coldest week of the year is when our garage looks like an IKEA shipping department and I can't put my car inside...oh well, the remodel is a little more important than a frozen vehicle :) <br />
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We've been super busy putting in floor tile, vanities, tubs and toilets! <br />
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There's always a slight issue with every little part of the process but we're working through them slowly and finally starting to see the bathroom come together! <br />
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The toilet and vanity are fully functional which has been great. Now we just need to get the plumbing squared away for the tub drain and install the shower doors.<br />
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It really has been frigid here. Last week was 54 degrees on Monday then we never got over 5 degrees for the rest of the week. We even had a pipe freeze making the second of 3 showers unusable. Since paint doesn't dry well in colder temps, we decided to make our own trim painting station in the living room! Classy, huh?Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-6014924592513471552013-12-02T07:40:00.000-07:002013-12-05T07:41:09.413-07:00Thankgiving Weekend 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year we drove up to Vail on Wednesday evening to hang with Bryce's family for Thanksgiving. We hadn't seen Bruno (the dog) in a few months and needed a change in scenery for a few days. <br />
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Thursday was filled with walking the dog a few times, helping Momma Bingham with a few dinner items and lots of relaxing. Just what we needed. We couldn't believe how big Bruno had gotten...he's only 8 months. Although he looks like a full grown boy, he's definitely still a puppy at heart :)<br />
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Bryce's family was vegetarian for 20+ years and their normal Thanksgiving tradition is making a ''nut loaf'' instead of turkey. They have recently began eating meat so Barb decided to test out her turkey making skill this year! It was AWESOME!<br />
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She also prepared the most delicious gluten and dairy free meal ever, which included a pumpkin and apple pie. We are too spoiled.<br />
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We had planned on skiing on Friday but it was so warm and the snow wasn't that great. Instead, we came back down to Boulder and did a few bicycle rides and got the tile laid in the shower. It's all starting to come together!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-77896977820460989132013-11-26T09:27:00.001-07:002013-11-26T09:27:22.646-07:00Back on the mountain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Saturday was the first time back on my snowboard since late 2008! With my vast array of injuries and health issues over the past 5 years, it really hadn't been a priority in my life. However, I really got the itch to get back into it this year. Instead of buying a pass and limiting ourselves to one area, we decided to go where we want, when we want. This past weekend, we hit up Loveland. Neither of us had been there before but it's close and inexpensive. Although there were only a few runs open, the snow was actually really good. I only lasted about 3hrs but it felt good to be out there and remember the uber soreness that comes along with it :) <br />
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Flora and I have been sending cookies for ''Bake-offs'' to the Shimano headquarters recently. I tried to wow them with some GF/DF Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies last time, but Flora schooled me with her gluten and butter filled Chocolate Chip ones. This time I wasn't about to lose so I through out the secret weapon with my special Peanut Butter Buckets. Unfortunately I couldn't eat any, but apparently they were good enough to crush Flora's White Chocolate Macadamia Nut ones. If I can't get the thrill out of competing on my bike, might as well get it baking cookies in the kitchen! <br />
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And lastly, we have walls on the extended bathroom. I'm still slightly bitter about not doing an open concept bed/bath but it actually doesn't look/feel too bad. We had a few snafu's with some plumbing supplies not arriving on time so hopefully we can get back on track this weekend and finally start laying some tile. Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-45604773243448232222013-11-18T08:13:00.000-07:002013-11-19T08:16:45.972-07:00No turning back now!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That's right, the master bath has officially been extended and there's no going back now! <br />
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As much as I wanted to keep an open concept bed/bath feeling, I was talked out of it and convinced that adding walls will be much more appealing to future renters/buyers. I win some, I lose some. Either way, I couldn't be happier with the work our framers did to bump out the room and add a fancy pocket door last week. <br />
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To give you a brief idea of how an additional 3ft will change our bath, the above pic is how the room used to look and below is how it will eventually look! <br />
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We are compromising on a smaller shower but in return getting a gorgeous freestanding soaker tub which I've been dreaming about for years. We'll also be adding a second vanity sink. And to make Bryce happy and motivated, we're laying in-floor heating as well :)<br />
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Our original plan with the closets was to have two separate framed units along the back wall instead of one larger closet and a small nook. <br />
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Instead, we found it easier and less expensive to just remove the current closet and associated framing then insert two large wardrobes that will go wall to wall and be much taller. This also gives us the opportunity to completely customize the insides and have the exact space and organization that fits our individual needs. Plus, I still wasn't really over ripping walls out! <br />
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Here's a panoramic view of the space from Bryce's new iPhone. Much more to come!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-89778667110396815852013-11-11T10:48:00.000-07:002013-11-13T10:48:21.805-07:00Yay, we finally started the bed/bath remodel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been waiting for AGES for this and with the dirt bike season behind us, Bryce finally agreed to get started :)<br />
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This is probably one of our bigger projects but we couldn't be more excited to expand our tiny 5ft x 8ft master bath and finally build a second closet.<br />
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We've completed the first part of the demo so the framers can push out the bathroom walls this week. Then we start to rip out the one closet to make room for two massive custom wardrobes! I haven't been feeling my best recently and this weekend's hard work showed how out of shape I really am. However, I'm pretty sure the double dose of antibiotics are doing their job so it will only be a matter of time before the gut and my energy start turning around. More to come soon!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-8671749483475912722013-11-04T16:25:00.000-07:002013-11-05T16:47:55.521-07:00Moving Forward<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For Halloween last week, Bryce was supposed to dress up for work. He didn't tell me this until 30min before he was about to leave so I told him he was on his own. 15min later, he came down wearing this. I nearly fell over laughing. Apparently we have quite a bit of leftover triathlon gear floating around in our room. It's actually pretty clever and his co-workers got a big kick out it.<br />
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Last week I also began extensive physical therapy on my thumb. I see the PT three days a week for the next month. In just a few sessions, I have gained 9 degrees of movement and things are slowly starting to loosen up. I've also been wearing this silicon scar mold (pictured above) that has been helping tenfold. Not only is the scar not as raised, it's helping heal the last two internal stitches that tried to come back up. The exercises and manual therapy hurt like crazy but since I can't suffer on the bike anymore, I guess it's helping to keep my pain tolerance in check :) Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-34561264627524151562013-10-28T12:08:00.000-06:002013-10-29T13:33:26.340-06:00Where did the fall go?!?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Even though things haven't been the most exciting lately, I still cannot believe fall is almost over and it was already time for Allen and Jenny's annual pumpkin carving party! As usual, it was a great time and so nice to catch up with Tito and Courtney, whom I haven't seen in ages. Unfortunately, Bryce was driving back from a weekend of racing moto in TX so he couldn't make it. He did, however, have a fun last race of the season and is really starting to figure out how to rip on his new 150. </div>
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Fall may have come and gone really quickly, but I'm not complaining. I'm actually really excited for winter this year. Bryce and I have decided to jump back into snowboarding and hit up a bunch of different resorts for the first time in 5 years. I have been trying to break in my old but new boots while working and it's getting me really antsy for the winter to arrive. Looking forward to being back playing in the mountains!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-58452674092774038202013-10-21T09:51:00.000-06:002013-10-21T09:51:00.593-06:00Let the healing begin!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few weeks ago, I was put in touch with a great MD who incorporates a lot of the naturepathic medicine concepts into her practice. I really enjoyed working with my previous ND and felt like we were on the right track, however, she just had another baby and is unable to give me the full attention she thinks is necessary to get better. My new doc did many of the same and a few different tests which gave us some light on why my body shuts down once I begin racing. Although we haven't gotten all tests back, I have begun another round of intense supplementing as she thinks this is the only way I'll be able to boost my immune system and adrenal glands back up. Many of these are exactly what my ND had prescribed and a few are new and very different. For someone who used to not be able to swallow pills, taking 40+ caps a day is NOT easy. I've contemplated giving up racing and moving on but I simply can't let it go. If I want to get back out there, I know this is my last resort so my motivation to take the supplements is very high. Like with anything new to your system, it takes a bit for it to adjust so these next few weeks are going to be rough. However, and from previous experience, I know it will get better. Stay tuned for more updates and cross your fingers my body and energy start cooperating :)Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-578375390686991722013-10-14T10:45:00.000-06:002013-10-19T11:07:58.623-06:00Going through the motions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I apologize for the lack for blogging but in all honesty, there really isn't too much to report these days. I've still been feeling pretty blah and laying low key other than trying to plan our master bed/bath remodel and buying silly things like this scooter above. I swore I would never buy a scooter but I needed to meet my ''I'm sick again so I might as well buy another toy'' quota. Plus, it's motivation to get better sooner so Bryce and start motor-pacing me when I'm fit and ready to get my leg speed back. It needs a few parts to make it zippier but it's still super fun.</div>
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I've also been in the kitchen baking quite a bit. I even attempted my first pot of homemade apple cider this past weekend. I couldn't resist making some GF/DF pumpkin donuts to go with it too. The weather has been much cooler so it felt appropriate :) Happy Fall!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-9626671703948212332013-10-07T18:07:00.000-06:002013-10-08T18:07:21.865-06:00In loving memory of Amy D<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past Thursday, the world lost an amazing, kind, and talented young lady. Amy was not only a good friend of mine, but a huge role model in our cycling community. We held a tribute for her on Friday at Rocky Mounts where her bike was proudly put in the rafters for everyone to see. Sunday was a candlelight memorial at the Valmont bike park. It couldn't have been a more appropriate place as it was one of Amy's favorite places. It makes me physically sick every time I think about it but I know she will always be watching down and smiling upon on us. RIP my sweet girl, I miss you so much already!<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/amy-dombroski-killed-while-training">here</a> to view one of the first articles that came out about her passing.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-30391596189569569812013-09-25T15:26:00.000-06:002013-09-25T15:26:01.706-06:00The cast is off!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I finally got my gnarly and stinky cast off this morning and above is what my thumb looks like nearly 6 weeks post surgery. The doc said it looks good but was a bit concerned with the extreme stiffness. I'm supposed to wear a splint when I'm in situations where I could be hazardous to myself (which really means full time) then wash dishes with hot water for the next four weeks. Hopefully getting the area warm and soft with hot water will help it loosen up and re-gain mobility. <br />
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Reading from left to right then top to bottom, you'll see the various hand apparel I've gone through since the crash on Aug 2. From the $16 Safeway splint, a post surgery bandage, a colorful and waterproof cast, and now a fancy mold-able splint, my right hand has seen it all. Some day I'll be back to normal!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-87271100627231997702013-09-15T21:15:00.004-06:002013-09-15T21:16:44.982-06:00Yes, we are okay!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Before I go into the details of the floods, I have to share a gorgeous pic of Melanie and James' newborn, Emery Mai Huang. She joined us on September 5th and is the cutest little thing. We brought them some homemade chili for dinner tonight and got to hear all about the first week at home. We're so happy for them and can't wait to watch Emery grow up :)<br />
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And onto the floods. We are safe and VERY fortunate. Although we had some flooding in our basement, it could have been way worse. The Torrance boys came over to help us dig some ditches to divert the standing water filling the window wells.<br />
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Bryce used old dryer vents and bicycle tubes to re-direct the gutter and sump pump drainage away too. <br />
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This is a street (or was a street) less than a mile directly north of our home. It's been a long week and seeing the damage in person is simply devastating. We have been told that the rain needs to subside in order to assess the true damage but estimated figures, timelines, and missing people are astonishing. The whole situation seems surreal right now but I'm sure it will set in this coming week. Check out this gallery of pics to see more of the situation - <a href="http://photos.denverpost.com/2013/09/12/photos-massive-flash-flooding-along-front-range-of-colorado/#1">http://photos.denverpost.com/2013/09/12/photos-massive-flash-flooding-along-front-range-of-colorado/#1</a>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-5803123482444880452013-09-03T19:24:00.001-06:002013-09-03T19:24:05.968-06:00Updating<div style="text-align: center;">
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Last week was a bit on the rough side as I found out that I have the Epstein Barr Virus for a fourth consecutive year :( It explains why I've been feeling extra crappy and although I'm slightly glad to know it's not fully due to the concussion, I'm still really bummed out. I'm working with specialists and immunologists and will hopefully have more info soon. On the brighter side, I did get my hard cast put on and molded to my bike handlebars. Hopefully I'll be able to start riding it sometime soon. <br />
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Bryce's sister, Brittany, was in town from Cali for the long weekend so we headed to Vail to see her and his parents. While Bryce was out riding his new dirt bike, I tried to get caught up on work and rest as much as possible.<br />
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Brittany used to work at the Beaver Creek stables so she thought it would be fun to grab a few horses and go on a trail ride. It's been probably 10+ years since I've ridden but it was really fun. <br />
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It was definitely a disappointing ending to the Winter Park series since I wasn't able to compete in the final two races. However, my other race results combined with the drops were good enough for a third place overall finish!<br />
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Bryce had a stellar season finishing on the podium at every race except one and ended up winning the overall series by two points! Next year he moves up to the Expert 30-34 category so he'll have his work cut out for him :) Congrats Hunny.<br />
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My head and hand are still out of commission so my normal full weekend of exercise is out of the question leaving me a lot of extra time on my hands. Melanie and James brought over another zucchini from their garden so I decided to make muffins and brownies out of it! Tada.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-51575536344573093112013-08-20T21:01:00.000-06:002013-08-23T07:30:53.350-06:00Recovery time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last Friday I checked into Avista Hospital where Dr. James Reid surgically repaired the torn UCL in my thumb. The operation went well, and it sounds like Dr. Reid repairs quite a few of these 'Skier's Thumbs' in Colorado. <br />
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Although the surgery went well and lasted less than an hour, I suffered through the anesthesia recovery a little bit more than anticipated. Bryce sat in the recovery room with me for about four hours after I woke up, and even when we left I still felt completely out of it. Due to my fear of nausea, I haven't exactly followed the suggested pain medication routine, and have endured way more pain throughout the past few days than I should have.<br />
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I'll be sporting this soft cast until next Wednesday when I have my first post-op visit. The plan is to remove my stitches and put me in a waterproof cast that can be molded to the shape of my handlebars! Assuming the state of my concussion allows, I should be able to get back on the bike for some light exercise sometime after that. <br />
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I can't thank everybody enough for the outpouring of love and well wishes through another set-back. As you can imagine, this is not easy for me to deal with and I would love nothing more than to have a full year without any issues. Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-24578686768638837502013-08-15T20:37:00.000-06:002013-08-17T08:38:05.066-06:00Back under the knife :(<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After showing Lara my thumb a week post crash, she wasn't very optimistic. Although it was going to cost me $1000 out of pocket to get an MRI, she was pretty insistent I get the images taken. Just knowing the diagnosis would help speed up the recovery process either way so I agreed. Late Tuesday night I got the news that the ligament was 100% torn and required mandatory surgery to fix. I was able to see hand specialist, Dr. Reid, this afternoon to reaffirm surgery was needed and he immediately scheduled my surgery for tomorrow at 7am!<br />
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I'll post more details post operation but in the meantime, you can check out more info on the injury and how it is repaired through this link (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2654954/">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2654954/</a>).<br />
I also have a stener lesion which means the ligament pulled some bone fragment away when it tore. Happy reading and stay tuned for recovery updates. <br />
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Bryce spontaneously decided this past weekend that he wanted to trade in his KTM 250F for a zippy 150 2-stroke. He has always been a ripper on the little bikes and was eager to switch things up to keep his riding fresh. It just so happened our boys at Fay's had a brand new leftover 2012 Red Bull Edition KTM 150 for him to pick up that day!<br />
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He has a bunch of parts to switch out before he can sell the 250 but I know he doesn't mind spending time in our toy box :)<br />
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Bryce also completed his new 1x10 hardtail mountain bike/commuter. It definitely turned into a much more elaborate bike than anticipated but now we both have the same type of bike for short track and singlespeed riding. <br />
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These are obviously not Bryce's new toys but I thought it was a cute pic to post :) I helped watch Ben's kiddos while he had some important work to take care of. We had fun watching motocross and destroying my kitchen while making cookies. As adorable as these little munchkins are, I'm still set on my ''no kids, no plants, no pets'' lifestyle!</div>
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As much I want to believe I am invincible on my downhill bike, the truth is, I'm nowhere close! As a matter of fact, I got a pretty good idea of that last Friday when I dropped straight on my head from the top of a wooden bridge feature in Winter Park. I had been riding really well and was told everything on this double black diamond run we were about to go down was ride-able. I had never been on it so I should have known better not to try everything even though someone told me it was okay. That definitely came back to bite me when I thought the wooden bridge continued to the ground instead of just dropping off making it a mandatory jump. <br />
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The unfortunate part is that I did land straight on my head and pulled my right thumb completely backwards. For a split second I thought my whole body was broken but thankfully it was only a concussion, a bum thumb (that still needs to be analyzed for a ligament tear), some serious whiplash, and a super sore body. The best part is that my bike was okay!!! I have been put on a mandatory 10 days of ZERO exercise so that my head can come back to life. I've already done some pretty stupid things since the incident so it's probably best I stay put on the couch for a bit. Throughout the past years of illness, I've tried to think that everything happens for a reason. This may just be a way for me to take a forced break before the cyclocross season so that I don't burn out or get sick mid-way through. For peace of mind, I'm just going to stick with that theory :)</div>
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Christine and Denny joined me Wednesday night for another watch demo at
the Boulder Running Company Fun Run. I couldn’t believe how many people
showed up and how quickly every single demo watch went! We had a lot of
runners in the market for a new GPS watch and they were stoked to be
able to try out the Run Trainer 2.0 before they bought something.
Everyone who tried it absolutely loved it so we couldn’t have been more
thrilled! Below are a few pics from the night.<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29539083.post-45552660142403900422013-07-30T21:00:00.000-06:002013-08-03T12:24:57.775-06:00Winter Park is my happy place!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a rough week of being really tired and a slightly terrified I was getting sick again, I decided to test the waters Saturday morning at the 4th WP MTB Race. I did little to no training this past week but instead slept a ton and pumped up hardcore on several vitamins and supplements. There are so many factors that could have attributed to being exhausted but I wanted to be overcautious in case my immune system was in fact getting a bit depleted. My goal for the race was to go my usual race pace for the first big climb/descent then re-analyze how I felt. There was an easy bail out section that I could take in case I wanted to cut it short so I almost planned on just doing that. However, after the first 10 miles, I felt okay. I knew I wouldn't be able to hold that pace for the next 15 miles so I just decided to cruise. I lost my 2nd position very quickly when I toned it down but my lower/steady pace caught up to the others towards the end. I found myself riding with my friend Lisa who was in 3rd late in the last climb then used my descending skills to pull away on the super long descent to the last climbing section. Although my right inner thigh cramped to the point where I fell off my bike right after the long downhill, I was able to massage it out for a quick minute, get back on my bike, and hold on to the podium spot by a slim margin. It was definitely not my best showing in terms of power output but I was beyond excited to be on the podium considering I honestly didn't even fathom finishing when on the starting line. Every race this season has been a learning experience and I'm so grateful to to be healthy and able to race. I'm now tied for the points series lead so I'm hoping to be back to my 100% self for the next one! <br />
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I have been waiting since last December to build up my Norco Aurum DH bike and I finally got to ride it for the first time this past Sunday. We only got in a few runs before the massive rain storm blew in but it was enough to create an ear to ear grin for the rest of the day! What a freaking blast. Also, Bryce and Tom provided some great entertainment by crashing into each other on the fire road leading to the trail! Can't wait to get back up there this weekend and see how big I can go :)Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026600590194425197noreply@blogger.com0