I did it...oh, and the verdict is???

Well folks, how are all of you? This is really a quick note that I think Kate, and maybe Nathan will appreciate.

So, if you've not lived or been in Oregon during the winter, it's cold and wet. Not as cold as Utah obviously, but the rain and lack of sunlight add their own strong spin on winter. Bottom-line, it's hard to go outside and do much, especially exercise. Most of you don't know that I've taken up running here in Oregon (it's the Oregon thing with Nike close and such). I'm still not hardcore like Michael, but I do run, and more importantly, I even enjoy it most of the time. So, back to the winter discussion...I HATE RUNNING IN THE WINTER. It's cold, my lungs hurt, it's dark almost always here in the mornings during winter, and worst of all, IT'S WET!

Well, I have some clothes I bought for winter days here that I've not really used. A Nike running skull cap, a soft shell from Columbia, some Goretex Adidas to keep my feet dry, and my iPod. I've used them all separately, but I not at once. But, I DID IT, twice now. I put on all this stuff, in the gray and drizzle, went for a run all steaming and everything. It actually felt good. I'm still not in love with Winter running (usually do it at the gym at work), but it's a nice break on a Saturday afternoon.

Also...

IT'S A GIRL!!!

If some of you don't know, Jubie is pregnant with our 3rd. And we found out Thursday that it's a girl. I'm very excited and humbled really. I feel a different kind of responsibility and concern for a little girl.

So, I'm happy. Jubie's happy. Kai's been begging for a "baby sister," so he's happy. Makeo is just happy.

I suppose most of you will see our baby girl at the Family Reunion. Till then.