The Kassel Family Project Life 365

When sick girl asks for Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese for dinner, you make Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese.

Trying to sneak Zucchini Noodles in Alfredo Sauce by the kids tonight.

It was a day of cycling for Andy and I.  I put in just over 40 miles and Andy was just over 90.  I know, I know…  I pale in comparison.  We began the day at the Red Shoe Ride.

Let’s just say that the conditions were not pleasant.  It was windy and hot.  Like 97 degrees hot.  Andy rode the 50-mile route.

I rode the 20-mile route and participated in “Operation Keep Cody Alive.”  The husband of one our teammates has begun cycling and he showed up today to ride.  He did great for such a tough ride day!  Wind mixed with small hills is simply not pleasant for a beginning cyclist.  Heck, I hated it and I am not a beginner anymore!  Thank goodness for rest stops and cold water on those stops.

After the Red Shoe Ride, we relaxed for a bit, visited the swimming pool, and then headed out for another 22-mile ride.  We met some friends for the Moonlight Ride, which involves riding down the Katy Trail, watching the sunset, enjoying some drinks and conversation, and riding home by moonlight.  It was the perfect end to the day.

The Director at my office, Casey, is having a baby in less than a month.  Today, we had a baby shower for her.  I was in charge of the decorations.  It is hard to buy for a person who is a minimalist and does not like a lot of fuss over her.  I think I did a pretty good job with only an hour to spare!

It was a new era for cycling in the Kassel Household.  Laura rode her first CycleX Women’s Ride Wednesday and she loved every minute of it!  I am so proud of her for wanting to do this and then working hard while on the ride.  Way to go, Red!

I find John’s backpack like this when I get home every day.

That led to the following conversation.

Me:  John!  Your backpack is on the entryway bench, AGAIN.  Take it upstairs.  NOW.  Please.
John (as he comes downstairs):  OK.
Me:  Why do you always, always, ALWAYS leave it on the bench?  I have to literally tell you this every day.  Aren’t you tired of hearing me say it?
John (shrugging his shoulders):  No.
Me:  You know this drives me I nuts!
John (with an impish grin on his face):  Why do you think I do it?