Memorial Bike Ride

With so many schedules to accommodate, it is hard to find time to celebrate as an entire family but we had a few hours on Sunday evening so we squished in a fun BBQ and smores.

We had to purchase a new mat for our 14 year plus tramp. It is so springy and bouncy. Girls had a great time jumping. Love the air shot Bria!

Another successful marshmallow roast  Charcoal anyone?

Later in the evening, Jaren, Cindy, Kylar, Kaylen, and Gelsey all came over for games and laughter. We always have an enjoyable time and stay up way way too late. Kaylen, Malia, Bria, and Ada all slept out on the tramp under the beautiful stars. Such great holiday traditions.

Snow Cones.

 Malia got this nifty little machine for her birthday last year. Every once in awhile she will pull it out and use it.

Our annual bike ride is usually in the earlier hours but once again work just didn't allow it. Bria with her new talent of riding a "two wheeler" wanted to join us.. We loaded the Yukon with 7 bikes and headed to the fun path that parallels Legacy Highway. It was a HOT HOT day but we did it. Bria and Ada pedaled their hearts out for 2 miles and took a break in the shade while the rest of us rode for a few more miles. It was fun to race each other and enjoy the outdoors.

Before.......

and After

So proud of my girls. They pedaled and pedaled and never gave up.

Some years we go a lot further this year was more about just being together. We did get 8 miles in so that's not too bad.