End of May

I had a great Memorial Day weekend.  I didn't get much running in, but did get some exercise with the dogs and umpiring.  I spent the better part of Saturday and Sunday on the ball field, and the nicest part was it was close enough to home to have the girls there for half the day each day.  Had a nice picnic at my mom's house on Monday afternoon and then a nice visit at my dad's house in the evening.  A pretty nice weekend all the way around.  My daughters decided to help wash the cars on Monday morning, which turned into a fun and soaking adventure, but a fun family experience nonetheless.

Work started off well today.  I picked up a commercial auto policy I wasn't expecting, and a homeowners policy I wasn't expecting as well.  I have a personal auto policy coming on Friday, a life insurance appointment tomorrow, and 2 small commercial quotes I put out today that I'm confident I will write.  I'm hoping May finishes nice and strong and leads right into a good June!

Girls are doing great.  They had such a great weekend playing outside all weekend.  I love to see them running and playing, and it was just great having them at the ball field this weekend.  Another rainout tonight just means another night at home with them!

Hope everyone took time this weekend to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we may enjoy the things we have today.  Have a great and safe evening, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for our area.

Memorial Day Weekend

What a great week of training.  I had 2 great runs, a lot of strength training, and I felt great through all of it.  Throw in some good miles on the bike and it really was a successful week.  This is the best I've felt at the end of a week in a while.  Hoping this continues.  Busy weekend ahead on the ball field, but should still have some time on the bike for exercise.

Work was fairly steady all week for a holiday week.  I ended up with a few new commercial quotes, an auto insurance policy, a bond, a life insurance policy, and a couple policies on rental properties.  Things are still going great, and it looks as though it will continue. 

Girls are doing great.  They just never cease to amaze me with their development and intelligence.  My oldest daughter has had the bat and ball out on a tee in the driveway the past few nights, and that is always exciting for me.  My youngest daughter has quite an arm already and seems to be interested in ball as well.  I'm looking forward to them wanting to play one day.

Take time this weekend to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we can all have the things we do today.  There are plenty of Memorial Day services throughout communities.  If you have the opportunity, take part in one, even as just a spectator.  Most services are less than an hour.  It's a small price to pay to honor someone who gave their life defending our freedom.

Have a great weekend!

Pressing forward

Had a very busy weekend, most of it spent on the ball field.  I did manage to get 4 miles with the dogs over the weekend, and Sunday after i finished a long weekend of umpiring, my daughters asked to go for a walk and a bike ride.  Of course I wasn't going to say no!  The rain came yesterday and eliminated any chance of having to umpire, so I got a nice quiet night at home with the girls.  I was feeling pretty tired coming out of the weekend, so I was glad to catch a break.  My game for tonight was cancelled as well, so I went and got a run in on tired legs over lunch.  My pace was surprisingly good, and once I put the first half mile or so behind me, I felt really good.  I did some strength training while I was there.  A pretty good few days of working out and getting some good exercise.

Work has still been pretty busy.  I picked up a small commercial policy today, finalized some life insurance for a client, and have a couple prospects for later in the week.  Things are moving right along and seem to be picking up nicely. 

The girls are doing great.  They played so well together last night.  For those of you that follow my facebook page, you saw all the pictures from the park and ball field on Friday night.  The girls had a blast on the playground and even more fun throwing the ball and playing in the dirt at the ball field.  It's always amazing to watch their development, and now they are asking to come to the ball field and watch me umpire (I really think it's because there are playgrounds nearby).

Have a great evening!

National Bike to Work Day

Sadly, I did not bike to work today.  Taking two kids to daycare pretty much eliminates me from biking to work anymore.  I did get a good run in Wednesday, followed up with a short bike ride.  Yesterday I got to play golf for the first time this year, and then when I got home my daughter wanted to go for a bike ride, so that was a pleasant surprise and some good exercise I wasn't expecting.  Today over lunch I managed a 2.25 mile run and a 2.5 mile ride.  It's been a decent week for running and riding, all at a great pace, but short distances due to time constraints. 

Work was fairly busy this week.  I wrote 4 small commercial policies, 2 rental properties, a renter's insurance policy, an umbrella policy, and I have 2 more homeowners insurance policies hanging out there.  A good friend called a couple minutes ago looking for home and auto quotes as well, so there is business for the future.  Things are looking pretty good for May!

Girls are doing great.  Watching them grow and develop all the time is wonderful.  I'm very much looking forward to a nice evening with them and some good time outside.  Busy weekend on the ball field coming up, but will be done at a decent time Sunday anyway. 

Have a great weekend!

Middle of May

What a rainy and ugly start to the week.  I should've gone for a run over lunch to break up the day, but it just didn't work into my schedule for today.  Last week was a slow week for running but a good week for some strength training and cross training.  Hoping for 3 runs this week, and maybe a bike ride somewhere along the way too, but we will see what happens.  My legs felt tired on my run last week, but good on the bike.  I'm hoping that doesn't continue.  Umpiring may be taking its toll on  my legs.

Work started off great this week.  Finished up an umbrella policy today, a renter's insurance policy, and 2 small commercial policies today.  I have at least 3 other policies on the way for later this week, so things are looking fairly busy.  I should be finalizing a life insurance policy tomorrow as well.

Girls are doing great.  We spoiled my wife for mother's day with some jewelry, and enjoyed a trip for ice cream Saturday night.  They were outside quite a bit this weekend, and they seem to enjoy every second of that.  Rain will keep us stuck inside tonight, but that's alright, keeps me off the field from umpiring and gives me more time with them!

Have a great evening!

Early May

Last week was a decent week of training.  I managed two runs, both pretty short, but at a great pace.  I ran 2 miles Thursday, and 2.25 miles on Friday.  I felt great on both runs, and if I had more time, I feel fairly certain they would have turned into good long runs.  I gave blood Friday after my run, and that slowed me down a bit for the evening.  I did manage a couple miles on the bike Saturday evening with my daughter in the bike seat adding some extra resistance.  An added bonus for some good strength training.  Looking forward to some extra miles this week running and maybe even a few more on the bike.

Work was fairly busy last week.  I ended up with a workers comp policy, 4 auto insurance policies, and 2 homeowners policies.  I have one taken care of already today, and a committment from 4 other policies already this week.  Things seem to be shaping up nicely for a good May for me.  Hoping this continues, and it's been great to get out and be able to network a bit as well.

Girls have been doing great.  Those of you who follow me on Facebook and Twitter got to hear all about my day with my daughters yesterday as my wife was travelling.  I always enjoy my days with them, and just spending time with them in general is always wonderful. 

Perhaps tomorrow I will post about some of the funny and ridiculous things I have seen and heard on the ball field already this season.

Have a great evening!