Today’s main activity was yard work. We only have about four to five bags of rubber mulch to go. We are so close to being able to put down the new edging and rebuild the retaining wall. Our goal is to have everything ready to plant next spring.
Busy Day!
It was a busy day of fun! After Andy took a short ride this morning, we went to the Salute to Veterans Airshow.
It was not as well attended this year, but it was still fun. There was a lot of wait time in between the demonstrations because commercial air traffic has increased at Columbia Regional Airport. We ran into a family that lives in our subdivision and ended up hanging out with them. John was thrilled to see Ayden, one of his best friends. The kids kept each other entertained during the wait times.
After the airshow, we stopped at CycleX to pick up my rebuilt road bike! In April, my road bike fell over while leaning against the truck and hit a curb. It must have hit just right because it cracked the carbon frame.
After disgust with Cannondale and their crappy crash replacement policy, CycleX hooked me up with a Specialized Dolce Comp frame. She is finally done and she is so sparkly!
I know that I should have gone for a ride given that it is New Bike Day, but… We spent the rest of the day at the pool. It has been a warm May, because we walked right into the pool and it was not cold. It really feels like summer!
Let Summer Begin!
Summer can officially begin! We spent our first Friday night of the year at the pool.
Silly Kids!
Halfway There!
Tonight, I am officially halfway to my 2018 mileage goal! I needed 15.2 miles to break 1,000 miles. I hit that on the way home from the CycleX Women’s Ride Wednesday ride. Thanks to all the ladies of WRW for being there to keep me going. You are the best! To my good-looking husband, I beat you to 1,000 miles for what I am sure will be the only time ever. You are going to pass me soon and leave my mileage far behind, but, for now, I shall revel in getting there first. Thanks for helping me get started on this fun journey and I love you! Now, look out 2,000 miles! I am coming for you!
Last Day of School!
It’s the last day of Sixth Grade for Laura and Fourth Grade for John. I cannot believe it! Of course, I took the obligatory last day of school picture.
It was a half day of school for the kids and a half day of work for Andy and me. When John got home, he was excited to show us this. He received the Ameren/UE Spirit and Energy Award at school today! Congratulations John!
Then, it was off for a bike ride to the Big Tree for a picnic to celebrate the last day of school. The kids were super excited to ride their new bikes on the MKT Trail for the first time. What a difference a great bike can make!
We spent about 90 minutes at the Big Tree enjoying a celebration picnic that included summer sausage, cheese, crackers, and fruit with Sparkling White Grape Juice for the kids and a Pinot Grigio for Andy and me.
The weather was absolutely beautiful and it was a great time as a family.
It was a great way to end the school year – on to Seventh Grade and Fifth Grade!
Viking of the Week
Laura finished up the year with the “Viking of the Week” award. Great job, Red!
