Sunday, November 30, 2008

Jingle Cross Rock 2008

Kyle's favorite cross race of the season, not only for the racing but the fun that is had at the race as spectators. This year there was even some fun during Kyle's race. He chose to race single speed this weekend and within that category, they also had the option to race in a Speedo. Yes, that is correct, a swimming Speedo, not the new jammer style, but the original little Speedo that you don't see much of anymore. There are pictures of course!

Saturday brought 40 degree temps and some great racing by all. Kyle was one of four wearing a Speedo. He was 2nd SS overall and 1st place Speedo. After his race we all headed to the hill with some adult beverages and had some fun cheering on the rest of the participants in their races.

Kurt made it down for the races also. His race was right before Kyle's. Not sure of his place, but he did good. Here's a re-mount pic.

The start of SS race and Taylor is stuck in the middle of the Speedo's!
The 4th Speedo (not pictured) was a guy in the Master's category and he raced on a Surly Pugsly!

Here he is...Kyle in a Speedo! I at first tried to talk him out of it, but I knew no matter what I said, he was going to do it anyway. I even tried to make Jingle Bells for his chest, but he has too much hair and they wouldn't stick!

Taylor was a little tired, can you tell by his face?
He did good for being sick just a couple weeks prior.

Another Speedo shot...check out that tan line! The mark of a true cyclist!


Sunday brought 32 degree temps and snow!! Kyle opted to save his skin and not risk the possibility of crashing and tearing himself up in a Speedo, not to mention the bitter cold! There was one Speedo participant, but I don't know who it was.

Kyle again placed 2nd overall in SS class. A great weekend of racing for him!

Kurt making his way up the snowy hill.

Kyle coming down the muddy hill!
Re-mount - the Pterodactyl!
Coming around the fence...thanks for the great shot Beth!
The ceremonial post-race beer...shared with a friend!
Picture by Tony Sedore

We had a great time and we'll see, if I can get some good riding in next year, maybe I'll try the race too!

Thursday, November 27, 2008


Thankful for a happy, healthy life and all the wonderful family and friends that I have!
Have a GREAT day, eat, relax, and enjoy the day!

Monday, November 24, 2008

Happy Birthday!


Kyle turns 33 today!
Happy Birthday...we Love You!

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Cranksgiving

On Saturday, Kyle and I, along with many of our cycling friends participated in Cranksgiving 2008. We had a ton of fun and got many items for the Food Bank of IA.

The main jist of the "race" was that we had to get 12 items at 12 different stores and ride our bikes to get it. We had a balmy 34 degrees and snow! The spirit of giving and for me, just being on my bike again, made the conditions seem like no big deal. Here are some pics Kyle took while out riding.

Julie G. and I on the hunt for an item...

Mike Lebeda...I think he was singing: Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!!

Cam Kirkpatrick was holding me back so we couldn't leave while his Julie was buying their goods! CHEATER!!! :)
Mike and Jacob Naumann en route to their first store!
It was A LOT of fun and Julie G and I are definitely in for next year! Julie had a good report on our joint blog...check it out!

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Look who's 3!

Monday Nov. 17 is Alexa's 3rd birthday! It's amazing to me that she is growing like she is. She is getting smarter every day, and I have to give kudos to her preschool for that! She has picked up on so many things and has a great memory, I am really enjoying her personality right now!

We celebrated on Saturday with a Mickey Mouse pool party out at the AmericInn in Grimes. She had a ton of fun! I let the kids swim for a while, we then had pizza, opened presents, had cake and ice cream, and then finished off the night with a little more swimming. It was great to not have everyone stuffed in my little townhome!!

Her cake was made by Steph from Ankeny, she did the cake last year at the last minute and it was awesome, so this year I contacted her almost 2 months ahead of time! This year with more planning, we were able to be more creative. Alexa is all about Mickey right now, so we did Toodles from the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse show. Toodles brings Mickey and friends the Mouseketools when they need them to solve a problem. She thought it was pretty cool.

Pre-swim pictures with the Toodles cake.

The annual pic with the cousins, Natalee, Elizabeth, and Matt.

Ripping into the presents.
Blowing out the candles. She did really well!
All dolled up with her new Princess accessories!
My sweet baby girl is definitely a "big" girl now! Happy Birthday!

Sunday, November 09, 2008

Finally...Spooky Woods

Getting ready to go...

Princess Fiona (Mindy), Unhappy Jail Bird (me),
Drummer from Def Leppard (Kyle), Elton John (Kurt)

At the party....
The cool hollow logs with faces cut out!

Elton John and Princess Fiona
Jailbird and Eve (Julie G.)

Mark from Irwin's (Andy), Prison Inmate (Bill), Kristin as Bruce and Bruce as Kristin,
Drummer, Fiona, and Elton John
It was a fun ride with good friends, good food, and drinks! Hope to do it again next year!