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We are really glad to have mom and dad Kraus visiting from the midwest and to show our appreciation we gave thanks together at the airport in baggage claim before the drive home to the OC. More fun to come … Continued

Sara and I rode the Sarathon course today and it was beautiful – off shore winds and sunny. We wanted to add on some miles so we added on a ride to San Clemente and then stopped off in Doheny … Continued

Our friend Coryn invisted us to volunteer today for an event she put on for CAF (Challenged Athletes Foundation). Coryn works with many of these patients and planned the whole event including rock climbing, a jumping tent, wheel chair basket … Continued

Sara and her work crew got together and I tagged along for a fun boat ride on Mission Viejo Lake this week. It was lots of fun and we had never actually been on the lake except for the triathlon … Continued

A couple of us gathered at a resturant to celebrate our buddy Todd’s birthday today, it was really fun. Its not often that a good friend turns 40 again. Happy B-day to Todd.

Look closely and you may think you are seeing double – remember those double mint commericals from the 80s well that obviously not us, but for once my brother Karl and I had an unplanned twin same shirt wearing occasion … Continued

What else would a crazy couple do on a 40th birthday celebration but create a Triathlon +1 event to celebrate with friends. We had amazing weather and everyone had a great time. So what is a Sarathon? It’s a celebration … Continued

Our first race of 2008 was an uncomfortable one. Undulating hills and limited training made this race was very humbling for us both. But what a beautiful race! The sweeping country side and ranches along the road were beautiful, and … Continued

Kari and I have a tradition every year of allowing one another to clear out things from our wordrobes that we are not wearing, those things are then given to charity. Each year my friend Jenai also brings over the … Continued

One of the main reasons Sara and I moved to California was for the weather so when we get a change to eat outside we love to do it. New Years Eve 2007 was a great opportunity the winds were … Continued