After nearly 74 miles on the bike this week, this will be my reward. Blueberry Ice Cream churning now and Coffee Ice Cream coming up next!
Relaxation
After 36 miles on the bike with Andy and some great friends yesterday to practice for the Red Shoe Ride and the first week of school, it is nothing but relaxation today – a glass of wine…
…followed by the annual Vanderveen Pool Party.
It was a relaxing and fun day. Happy Beautiful Saturday!
Let Fall Baseball Begin!
Big Tree Cycling Green and Black Ride
After fighting some anxiety throughout the day, I finally rode with Andy’s bike team on their Thursday social ride tonight. I will admit that I wanted to back out, but I didn’t let myself even though I knew that I might be the only woman there. I realize it is a social ride and it was slow for them, but I kept up, rode hard, and came away feeling good. Funny how that bike makes me feel so much better even when I’m exhausted and I get to ride with Andy. Double Bonus! Thanks for a fun ride, BTC!
Back on the School Bus
It is very weird to watch John get on the school bus to Ridgeway Elementary without Laura…
First Day of School
It is that time of year again – the first day of school. It is hard to believe that Laura moves up to West Middle School and sixth grade. Since it is no longer cool that I get pictures in front of the school, I settled for a picture in front of our house…
…and one of her walking towards the bus stop.
We did take John to school today and I got the typical first day pictures.
John is in Fourth Grade this year and Unit C. The assembly portion of the opening day of school was much shorter for us. Unit C leaves the gym first as a group. I did manage to get a picture of John hanging with his friends before they left for their classrooms.
John had a great first day of fourth grade and Laura had a tiring first day of middle school. She had a bit of a meltdown related to being tired and feeling the stress of change, but she calmed down after some relaxation time. Let’s hope tomorrow goes better for her!
Jump Start Day
It is Jump Start Day – the half day for sixth graders before the first day of school. Laura was up and ready in about 15 minutes and was only a little nervous. When she got home, she filled me in on her first day. Laura enjoyed everything about the day and is looking forward to her first real day of school tomorrow!
