Back to School

First day of School 2009
I wanted to take pictures of the girls with their teachers (just like my Mom always did) I started walking with them towards the school and Mia decided to lay down the law. No more walking in with them and no pictures.
It's bittersweet watching them grow up.

Morning Rides

Why oh why did we wait until fall to start mountain biking in the morning?? We wasted too much precious sunlight training for runs. (Running is fun don't get me wrong but doesn't bring that vacation feel that biking in the mountains has) It's been so much fun to get out early with no kids and hang with the girls. We aren't super stars and won't be entering any mountain bike events anytime soon but we sure have seen some pretty sunrises, had a few laughs, gotten a few scrapes, and felt young and free.

Two Wheelin

This past summer Luke took the big leap from little to big kid. He still struggles with slowing down and often just jumps from his bike rather than use the brakes. We've got a pretty good supply of bandaids that are depleting fast but he loves every minute on his speedy bike.
(Thanks Uncle Kayden for running around Plaza and teaching him this important skill!)

Stewart Falls (Sunday hikes)

We had to fit in at least one more hike before the football season hit.
From now on it will be pure torture convincing Brandon to leave the couch. If the weather stays nice we'll just leave him home!

Summer In a Nutshell

I'm just sitting watching the rain clouds roll in and thinking back on summertime fun. It seems there is never enough time to fit it all in, Oh but we sure do try!

We spent a couple days at Flaming Gorge. I've never been before and was impressed. Both Jada and Mia tried wake boarding. (a few bribes were used) Maybe someday they will actually enjoy it. If not, I guess more time for the rest of us.

We spent a fun 4th of July weekend with friends up at a cabin. We swam in a cold pond, took ATV's out for a spin, snuck rides on the neighbors zipline, and lounged around listening to the rain.

I finally rode on the Heber Creeper! Took the short trip and that was long enough. Jill and Jenny came along for the ride. Loved having all our kids together (except Mia, she was in California)