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At the Duekers

Here are some pictures of our newest grandchild.
 
 
 
 

Alexis Michele Dueker

 

Isn't she cute?! Alexis was born on May 9th (about 1:20 in the morning). She weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 21 1/2 inches long. Erin and Alexis are doing very well - but we aren't too sure about Lance. We are heading out to see them this evening so you will see a lot more pictures of Alexis, not to mention Jacob and Allison too.

Congratulations Duekers!!

Like my new bike?

 

Last weekend I asked Jeanette if I could buy a new bike. My old Trek was at least 8 years old and it was extremely tiring to ride on those 100 mile rides. She said yes! So I went scouting for a new lightweight road bike. I'm surprised I didn't get kicked out of the bike store because it took me so long to test drive about 10 different bikes. Then when I narrowed it down, I had to test drive them again and again. I finally decided on this bike. It is a Trek Madone SL 5.2 - if that means anything to you. It is a carbon fiber frame which makes it weights less than 19 pounds (compared to 25 lbs for my old bike). It really is fun to ride. I went on two 15 mile rides this weekend - in a 20 to 30 mile breeze. I was able to go faster and was less tired than I was riding those same 15 miles on my old bike without the wind. I'm a very happy guy. I can hardly wait for the STP (Seattle to Portland bike ride) that I'm riding with Mike.

Now if Erin would just have her baby...