Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Summer Begins!! Hurray!!

Hi all it's been a while since we've posted, and we thought we should updated y'all on the activities of the Reno Wiwchars.

We're still training hard for the triathlon, although Mike hasn't gotten in the pool yet. He'll get there though. Though we haven't been able to train together too much due to conflicting schedule, it's been nice to have a built-in support system. Mara's fundraising is going well. She's 25% there!!! We would definitely welcome your donations to support this great cause and the LLS mission: to cure blood cancers and provide better lives for patients and their families. Visit Mara's fundraising site below and see how she's doing!

http://pages.teamintraining.org/sac/pactri09/mbrosywiwchar

The LSAT is done and out of the way, now we just need the score back (this Friday). It went pretty well, and Mike is hoping for an improvement over his first go-around. Then we'll need to narrow down our school selections and get started on applications, and Mara's job hunt! Here's a few cities we're looking into!

Victoria B.C.
Toronto ON
Minneapolis MN
Boulder CO
Austin TX
Montreal QC (if I get my French back...)
Philadelphia PA

Thoughts? Comments? We'd love to get some feedback from those closest to us if you have any good info on any of these cities.

Other than the general busyness of work, trying to get a Ph.D., swimming, biking and running, and raising a goofball of a dog, we're enjoying life as "newlyweds". It'll have been a year on Sunday!!! Holy crap! Wow, time flies when you're having fun, and in love. :)

For the Hosers, Mike will be in the Great White North in July (7th-20th) to participate in a few weddings and golf with his dad. After that, our next Canadian adventure will be at Christmas time, when we'll both be heading up to the tundra ( as Mara says :) ) Can't wait to see you all!

We love you all! Check back for our triathlon progress!

M &M

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Swimming like a....fish outta water?

Swim practice on Tuesday was not something I was looking forward to. I have never been much of a swimmer. The fear of drowning and swimsuits kept me on land. Regardless, I showed up at the pool swim cap and goggles in hand ready for humiliation.

Much to my surprise, I wasn't half bad (thank you swim lessons at age 6). I have a good kick, my stroke needs some tweaking and I need to learn how to breathe in the water but all in all not bad (other than the breathing part).

Wohoo! I think if I work hard enough I can beat Mike's time in the swim :)

"Tri-ing" for a cure

Mike and I are signed up for a triathlon! I am doing it through TNT while MIke is just trianing on his own. Along with intense training I am also raising $3400!!! A lot of money but it all goes to a great cause-saving lives. If you can spare any change and help me out please go to my fundraising web site http://pages.teamintraining.org/sac/pactri09/mbrosywiwchar and donate!

The tri is Sept. 12 in PAc Grove. A beautiful location. We are starting to train hard and excercise and some competition are good for a marriage, right?

Mike already thinks he will beat my time soundly but I've got a few tricks up my sleeve and he may just be surprised. Check back to hear about our progress!!!!

Monday, December 8, 2008

Cheering on the Nevada Football team

Our new Puppy!

Woot Woot!

So here it is, our first blog! We decided to write one so all of our friends and family everywhere can keep up with the Wiwchars! It's hard to believe that it's been almost 6 months since our wedding. The time has flown by and been filled with lots of love and laughter.

We adopted a puppy! His name is Coltrane and he is the greatest dog in the world. He is too smart for his own good though. He knows how to open all types of doors and also how to get treats from mom and dad. We are having lots of fun as a new family :)

Mike is studying hard for the LSAT's. He will take the test in Feb. Very exciting!

Mara is training for a marathon...yes a marathon. Coltrane is a good running partner for her. May 31st San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon here we come!!!

We are looking forward to the holidays and spending them together. It's our first Christmas as a family :) We can't wait to watch Holiday Inn on Christmas Eve together, opening our stockings in the morning, and being surrounded by loved ones.

We'll be in touch!