Andy got the old kitchen computer rebuilt and Laura has a computer in her room now. She spent part of the evening watching “Moana” on Netflix. I think she likes it…
Bikes & Brews
It was an evening of adult fun for Andy and I! We attended PedNet’s Bikes & Brews event for Bike, Walk, & Wheel Week.
It starts at 6 pm and goes until 8 pm. There are 6 to 8 stops with different types of beer samples at each stop. Our first stop was our favorite bike shop, CycleX, where I had to get a picture with Angela.
From there, it was on to all the different stops for beer samples and time with friends.
We ended the evening at Gunter-Hans and enjoyed beer and lots of laughs with great friends. I can’t believe that this is my first year attending Bikes & Brews. I have no idea why I haven’t gone before!
Spring Band Concert
Laura had her first band concert this evening. Because John had baseball practice at the same time, Andy took Laura.
The 6th Grade Band played three songs and Andy said that the band did a great job.
Laura has really improved over this last year and I am looking forward to seeing how she progresses next year!
Whoops…
No picture today. I spent the evening trying to get as much done as possible, since I basically did nothing yesterday. That apparently included not taking a picture…
Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day has not been my finest hour. I miss my mom on my first Mother’s Day without her. I am trying to get in the spirit of today, but the truth is that everything I try is not working, so I spent the morning laying around. We spent the afternoon at the PedNet Mother’s Day Family Fun Ride. It really did help my spirits. I needed some family time.
Laura’s excitement over her new bike was really infectious. She was so excited to get to really ride it and try out the different gears. She also was not nearly as tired at the end of a ride as she usually is. A good bike can make anyone happy.
Of course, John did the same thing he did last year. He had to be out in front with the ride leader. There is no leaving John behind!
At the end of the ride, John gave me a big hug and told me that he was sorry I missed my mom. He also told me that he loved me and I was a great mom.
After the ride, Andy and I dropped the kids off at home and road another 12 miles on the Bear Creek Trail. It was an easy, quiet ride that helped to clear my head a bit. Sometimes, I just need a trail, my bike, and Andy. We spent the evening having a nice dinner with Jeremy. I know today was not the day that Andy and the kids had hoped for me, but I suppose it will get easier with time. I do miss you, Mom. Happy Mother’s Day to you.
New Bike Day!
Thanks to CycleX for making Laura’s day! It is jump up and down, happy, excited, new bike day! (And, yes, she was literally jumping up and down.)
A Night Out
With both kids at sleepovers (the stars aligned again!), Andy and I took the opportunity to head out with some of the women from the CycleX Women’s Ride Wednesday and their significant others. We all met up about 6:15 on the MKT Trail for a ride to The Station House for dinner and drinks.
It was a beautiful evening spent with great friends.
We headed for home about 9:15 and had a great time on the trip back. There is just something about riding in the dark with a group of friends. It was an amazingly fun evening and I can’t wait for the next get together!
