Too much wind

It continues to be beautiful and sunny here in Punta del Este, but it was so windy today that the port was closed and no one was allowed to sail. Stuck on shore, we took advantage of the time and got our brand new sails ready (Quantum BW2 and PS5), did more work on our boat, and put on our sponsor stickers and our official #29 on the bow. We got to choose our number from what was still available when I registered today, and I hope 29 will be lucky (it's my birthday and my anniversary). We hope to have one more practice with our coach and the U.S. team tomorrow morning before racing begins on Monday. Measurement and opening ceremonies are later tomorrow.

I also had time for buying a brace for my sore elbow and grocery shopping with my mom today. We even found a turkey for Thanksgiving, although it may have to be for Friday instead of Thursday since we have a regatta dinner that night. My mom brought canned pumpkin to make a pie and cranberry sauce, too. We'll eat well this week (as I hope all of you will, too)!

Rusty and the boys are on their way here now via New York and then Buenos Aires. Taylor and Barrett didn't know Rusty just bought their first Nintendo DS's for this trip (about 30 hours from door to door) which will hopefully make the time go by faster. They will also have fun seeing a sight or two in New York like the Statue of Liberty during their 5 hour layover there.

Rusty is an incredible dad and husband to be willing to take care of the boys for most of these two weeks. I'm sure he's seen it as an adventure, a challenge, and a special time for them to be together.