call me crazy, but i have been wanting to do a photo-a-day blog for awhile and now my cat has motivated me. i take too many pictures of my cat, probably because he's always around and doesn't mind me taking pictures. so, a day in the life of michael "mickey" collins has been born. click on the link to the right (a day in the life of mickey) and enjoy!

Me after 60 miles (more like 65). The Breast Cancer 3-Day was one the most amazing experiences of my life. Seriously, the birth of my son, my wedding day and these 3 days were life changing. Physical recovery has been nothing compared to the emotional recovery from this event. I'm ready to walk next year! If anyone would like to donate....

Lunar Eclipse. This was pretty cool.

The SUN came out! We actually saw the sun today and decided to make a run for the beach. It was gorgeous outside, rarely a better day at the beach even in the summer. Although it was only about 60 degrees, there were some brave souls in swimsuits trying to catch a wave. Not us. It was lovely out though.

I'm going for a little walk - check out my other blog! or my official Breast Cancer 3-Day page. Thanks to Barbra Kates for the photo!

PLEASE VOTE!!!

Yeah, I'm still here. Just too busy to ever sit down and actually post anything. I have been dreaming about a new camera and think I will actually own one soon....then let the blogging madness begin. We are stuck at home today - SNOW DAY - yet there isn't a drop of snow to be seen. It keeps "snaining" here. Snaining is Nathan's word for the combo of snow and rain that has been falling for four days straight now. 33 degrees and snaining stinks. OH BUT WAIT...the most exciting thing happened, after the boat show (33 degrees and snaining), Vince and I went to see U23D at the IMAX in Seattle. 100% Amazing. Bono in 3D. Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

our new ride! 2007 Jeep Patriot... more pics to come!

The boys went to work on the boat. I went to check on them. I found Nathan shimmying up the mast. YIKES! He of course, had the biggest smile on his face. To put it in perspective, on the bottom picture you can see a green tarp. I can stand up under that tarp. Nathan is higher than he looks!

nathan, 02.19.07

vince, 02.19.07

mickey. 02.20.07

sunrise, 02.01.07

well, so much for posting everyday. how does one's life get so busy? maybe i should set my goals for once a month? oh well, since this is strictly for my entertainment - WHO CARES? once i actually get in the swing of things, i will invite family and friends to view. here's a pic from vince. nice, eh?

The Boat Show, the Boat Show the Great Seattle Boat Show..."


I'll start a few days ago (January 27, 2007) Vin and I headed up to Seattle to look for our dream boat. We have been going to the boat show since we met. This time I took a ride ON TOP of the Alaskan Way Viaduct...never been up there before. Notice Vin looking out the window in the rear view mirror. If you are from the greater Seattle area, you will know why this is newsworthy.

Then it was off to the "Boats Afloat" show on South Lake Union. Our new dream is a 40-foot Sabre...
Proof that I was there...

ME ON EDGAR MARTINEZ DRIVE! I LOVE EDGAR!!

Southbound I-5...the mountain was out in all of her glory.

my goodness...

...my guinness (taken at the "gravity bar" atop st. james gate, dublin, ireland)

SNOW DAY!! again...that's 7...

So, we just had a HUGE wind storm and didn't have power for 3 days...I slept on a boat and at grandma & grandpa's house. Now I am home and it's time to relax...

Me and Vin are glad to be back on our own couch!

Meet the newest member of our family! His name is Mickey...