Hot Rod Racing

Fran's client, Copart, sponsors racing, which means that we got to hang in the hospitality tent for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Mopar Mile High Nationals in Denver last weekend. Jeremy not only got his own Copart hat and shirt, but he even received a model top fuel dragster car of his own, signed by owner, Kenny Bernstein, and his son who drives the car, Brandon Bernstein.  Both are very personable guys; Kenny even let Jeremy race his new 'car' in the restricted area of the tent (Jeremy himself ran about 50 races that day).

It was a long, hot day, but we were rewarded with second place- their highest placement this season.  The whole scene was indescribable and the noise outrageous- you could literally feel it in your bones (we all wore ear protection).  Between each race, the engine has to be completely re-built in under an hour; it is clear that this is a team sport.  Apparently Jeremy's ear protection worked, because he slept through the final race.



Above is a link to a little video montage of our experience; if it doesn't work for you, click on the following link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncmfl-epEPY

The Kids are Alright

For all those so called "non-traditional" families out there, there is a little contest to promote the movie The Kids are Alright that features Annette Bening & Julianne Moore on a website called GoodKin. 

You get a totebag and t-shirt if you win (yeah, I know, big deal), but really they are just collecting stories.  Doesn't have to be an LGBT family to be non-traditional.  Looking around my extended family at our last gathering, it suddenly struck me how none of us fit the classic mold: inter-racial, polyamorous and inter-generational, gay... but the great thing is that we are all in happy, stable relationships, as "unusual" as they are.  Hurrah for love.

Our trip up to Pikes Peak

Click below for a little montage of our trip up Pikes Peak with friends Rita, Lyn and their son Kasen. 

Photo montage of Cincinnati Trip

Click HERE or HERE for a montage of photos (with music) we took during the visit to Bubbe's house in Cincinnati, including our 'portrait' shots.  the last part is our karaoke jam session with Jeremy on the drums.

Happy Birthday America, Happy Birthday Jeremy

Just a quick entry to report that Jeremy's "water and music" themed birthday party was a smashing success (never mind that I forgot to put out the juice boxes).  The kids splashed in the inflatable pool, enjoyed Grandpa's obstacle course (especially the part where they got to spray him with squirt guns), played air guitar with inflatables, and ate lots of cake.  It was a special treat to have both of Fran's parents there for that week.

We also had a wonderful visit to Cincinnati for a friends wedding reception and an early 70th birthday party for Bubbie.  It was great for Jeremy to spend time with his uncles, especially, and we all had a blast singing karaoke while Jeremy played the drums.

Finally, Jeremy enjoyed riding his tricycle in the Washington Park 4th of July parade for the first time this year.