Relaxing with llamas
While Amanda was at home, relaxing between the Olympics and returning to Michigan for graduate work, she took our llama Franklin for a walk – exercise for both of them.... more
Honoring gold at the boathouse
The Division of Recreational Sports and Purdue Rowing Club honored Amanda at the Purdue boathouse. Many friends and family were able to join her at the boathouse to... more
Elizabeth interment
Saturday we drove to Montour Falls, NY — about 4.5 hours. The family was gathering in Montour Falls for the interment of David’s sister, Elizabeth Elmore... more
Visit to Cumberland
We headed to Cumberland MD to visit Andrew and his family as well as welcome home Amanda. This was the first time we saw her since she returned from Rio. As always, we... more
NBC Today Show
Monday morning was our day to head to the airport to go home, but first we had to go to the east end of Ipanema Beach to the Today Show set where the USA women’s eight... more
Rio Botanical Gardens
On the Sunday after racing, we went for a walk to the Rio Botanical Gardens. Walking through Leblon is always pleasant, and on the way we passed through a flea market... more
Women’s eight golden race
Saturday was race day for the W8+ with Amanda sitting in stroke seat. We enjoyed some fabulous races, but were waiting for her race. The USA W8+ was favored – they had... more
Beach volleyball
Andrew and Emily went off in the morning to watch a beach volleyball session. They particularly enjoyed the first game as Brazil was playing so the audience was really... more
Sao Conrado
Overnight the weather became windy, rainy, and quite cool. Racing was cancelled for the day, causing a lot of confusion for later days of racing. When racing was... more
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