LOTOJA

 More updates about Nic, but I went on this trip too! 2008 and now 2010 Nic has participated in the LOTOJA bike race (which is Logan, UT to Jackson, Wyoming).  This year he partnered with Marshall and Chase and Ryan teamed up, so each of them road about 100 miles each.  Before the race we got to visit Sarah's family's ranch in Afton, Wyoming.  It was so much fun, the weather was chilly but we still loved it. 

 The guys after they all checked in the night before the race.

 This is Sarah and Ryan and their new beautiful baby girl. Ryan is getting ready for his first stretch of the race.

 Nic ready to start his second leg of the race.  He did really well.

 Nic and Chase at the end of a long uphill stretch.  They did great!

 Sarah and I were the support team, ready at each stop to load the guys up with protein and carbs.  It was a LOT of driving. 

The finish line was at Teton Village in Jackson Hole.  It was a beautiful day and a gorgeous, breathtaking place. 

The mark of death, I mean, the calf stamp that they got when they checked in.  Nice legs guys, looking good. 

trip to Humboldt

I have been feeding my organizing addiction lately by going through pictures on the computer and this leads to blogging.  It lets me reflect and realize how blessed and beautiful my life is, not always something I think about during the hustle and bustle of day to day hoopla. So, back in August a dear friend was married at the Scotia Inn (love you Nicole) in Humboldt so we made the trip. The wedding was beautiful.  We had so much fun enjoying the company of friends.  While in my home town I introduced Nic to a few yummy traditions including Tri Tip sandwiches at Porter Street and hot dogs from Red Front in Ferndale.  We went to old town Eureka Saturday night and out to Centerville Beach on Sunday morning.  It might sound strange but that beach is a part of me and I carry so many memories of family, friends and feelings I've had there.  There is not another shore where the waves roar so powerful and though it's usually cold, drippy and deserted, it welcomes me.  As you can see Gavin enjoyed himself there as well.  Digging in the sand and dirt is his activity of choice.  I loved growing up so close to the ocean.  Alltogether this was a great vacation. Thank you Humboldt for being a great place to grow up and  return to visit, forever home in my heart. 

Alaska!

So, while I was celebrating my 30th, Nic was on a true adventure floating down the some river I can't say the name of near Bethel, Alaska, fishing his heart out.  Thanks to Nate, Nic's adventure seeking cousin, he was able to go with his Uncle Kerry, cousins and some friends on an eight day camping/rafting/freezing wet/fishing trip.  I do not believe I can do the stories justice so I will do what I do best and post pictures.  These are not really in order, but they are fun and show a bit of what he experienced there.  Even though he ditched me for my birthday, I'm happy Nic was able to have this experience. While he was gone we had no contact, which was a little weird this day in age with cell phones.  I called my mother in law Jill one night to say hello as I was missing Nic.  I said, "It's kinda crazy not hearing from Nic for this long," and she responded "I bet he stinks!"  It cracked me up, I love you Jill, thanks for making me smile all the time. 

July

This summer has been eventful and life changing for us. In July I celebrated my 30th Birthday in Lake Tahoe. My mom and dad surprised me and got a cabin for the weekend in Tahoe City. It was so perfect, relaxing. Tahoe has been one of my favorite places since I was a little girl. I think mom's love for it rubbed off on all of us as she also grew up going there in the summer. The air smells crisp and sweet, and the pine trees and freezing cold deep blue water, mmm...thank you mom!

Chris, Julia and family came up for a day and night. Babies were naked most of the time,
I love naked baby hugs

Pics from my new phone

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