This fall we got the kids involved in some cyclocross racing. Basically its a course where they race on dirt trails and have to negotiate obstacles like mud, sand, and barriers which require them to carry the bike for a little ways. They had a blast and it was fun listening to them talk about the races afterwards.
Nick negotiating a jump near a barrier, you'll notice an airborne upside down bike on his left. That was a kid that tried to pass him on the left and rode into the barrier. He was not injured and it was another of the great stories I got hear in the car on the way home
Alex riding hard
Max negotiating a barrier
Its a lot harder when the barrier comes up past your knees and the bike is almost half your weight!
Birthday date night, we had a blast watching Wayne Brady the comedian.
Alex and Max loved wearing Mom's Halloween wigs around
Nick looked like an emo rocker
Gracie was not sure what to think!
Nick had the opportunity to play with his Pipes and Drums band at the airport to honor a group of WWII vets that were returning from a trip to DC
Looking sharp in his uniform. Alex and Max are working hard to earn their own positions in the band
Halloween costumes. A redneck hunter, a caribou, and a Shrubbery (Monty Python fans!!)
And a sexy Mom!!
Alex's broken tooth worked well for his costume
FedEx gave us the opportunity to bring the kids to the simulator this year. They all got a chance to land in Anchorage, they also had a hard time believing that the simulator wasn't moving, because the visuals are that good.
Max in the Captains seat, maybe some day I'll get to sit there too!
Alex working hard to line up on the runway
They also got to play in the safety equipment room
And hang with all their friends and eat the free food!
This guy showed up in our back yard the other day. He's only 2 or maybe 3 years old, he'll be a bruiser in a few more years. Even though we see Moose a lot, it still amazes me how big they are when you get really close. This guy was only about 15 ft away out the kitchen window and he is easily 6 ft at the shoulders.
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