max--getting ready for the
1st annual
'midway madness'
we decided to create a family tradition with dave's family and pioneer day seemed like the perfect fit for such an occasion. not everyone could make it, but i'm sure once they realize how much fun we had, they will have it on their calendars months in advance. we had a sleepover monday night so we could be up bright and early for mountain biking. there are so many awesome trails that are practically in our backyard. i was a little scared since i can count on one hand how many times i have ever been mountain biking. i did not want people to have to wait for me. whatever, they had to wait and it was still so fun!!! i was proud of myself for doing it despite my fears.
gourmet chef, heather, fixed an awesome lunch and then everyone lounged while the babies napped (hee, hee--all you happy nappers!). we swam most of the afternoon. vivian even sported her new swimming suit and almost liked the pool. we headed to cafe galleria for dinner and sat outside, eating amazing pizza and enjoying the summer night. we ended the day at the railroad tracks, watching fireworks over the lake. it was fun being together and i hope we can make it something the cousins can look forward to every year. thanks heather, evan, holly and tim for making it happen.
next year's additions: plein air painting competition, yoga, hopefully a fire pit of some sort, and don't forget the pie and beer (root beer, of course!)
