The Kassel Family Project Life 365

Today is the day! Andy and Jeff rolled out for three mountain passes and 80 miles through scenic Colorado at about 7:30 am.

I tracked Andy’s progress as he rode and enjoyed the pictures he took.

He finished right about 3 pm. Jeff and I were both at the finish line cheering him on!

I am so damn proud of you, Andy! You could not ride Copper Triangle last year because of a bulging disc, and you still are not back in what you would refer to as, “riding shape.” You registered anyway. You did the best training that you could, and you rode anyway.

You finished! Your back was tired, and your right knee hurt, but you finished. You did it! You have accomplished a lot on a bike, but watching you cross the finish line this year was the ultimate. Congrats, Husband. You are simply amazing.

I love checking the Hickman HS Band Facebook group to look at the different pictures taken each day at Marching Band camp. Today, Laura was in the group picture for tie-dye day.

This photo is of John and Evan working out the drill.

The kids are working hard and loving the days even though they are long!

We visited some of our Colorado favorites today. We went to the Mountain Lyon Cafe for breakfast. The Florentine Eggs Benedict was so good.

Then, we visited Antlers to buy some 10th Mountain Bourbon.

Andy spent the afternoon riding Swan Mountain…

…while I bummed around the resort. After some shopping, I was “forced” to have a glass of wine at Downhill Duke’s.

We wrapped up the day with dinner in our condo. It was the best of vacation in our happy place!

Andy and I are back in our happy place! There is just something about the mountains of Colorado.

I looked through the pictures that Laura shares with me and found this. I am not sure if she took it or someone else did, but it is a great picture of John.