D2D 20 - September 3,2016

The twentieth edition of Dawn to Dusk...finishers.

Gideon is turning 1.

Well, it finally happened...Gideon is turning One!

He's more interested in the ribbons and wrapping paper.

After a nice bath, it's time to snuggle for a bit before bed.

Weekend

Kathy's family had a reunion over at French Lake near Faribault.

Marie and  family couldn't make it, while Bill and family were there only for a short time.

So, neither are in the photo.

Once the rain stopped and the sun came out, it was a beautiful day at the lake.

Ben and I waiting for our turn on the "tube" behind the boat.

We also stopped by to see the Reisdorfers.

Someone loves to help feed themselves.

Unexpected Hundo

I met the Silver Boys at Cannon Falls for a gorgeous day in the saddle.

We did the usual "Unexpected Hundo" route with a few twists. 

Looking like the Pros...

Memorial Park in Red Wing after the nice climb up to the view.

Solstice Ride

Despite the WNW winds, we made the trip from Rochester to Northfield and back to celebrate the longest day of the year.

I could have felt better, but it was good to get a long day in.  I ended up with 140 miles. 

Silver Cycling Spring Coffee Ride

A cool, cloudy day, but great friends and good times... 

Ted, Steve, Rob, and Tim at the coffee stop.

The Three Amigos (or should I say the "Red Coffee Cup Guys".

P.S. those are some bright shoes!

Watch out for those "Chompers"...

Lately.

Not much bike riding lately, but it's still early in the season.

Otherwise...

Gideon is getting more fun with lots of smiles and he likes to sing to himself.  

Ben and Ceci ready for Easter.

 Mommy and Everleigh being "cheesie".

 Everleigh loves the art projects (like Mommy), here she is busy painting Easter Eggs.

(all dressed up, too!)

Ben turned 4

Man, the years are flying by (except when I think about retiring)...

Ben turned 4 on March 17th.

It was a "Bob the Builder" theme (even though he's into Star Wars now, try to keep up).

Can't wait for cake.

Ceci with her construction hard hat.

Everleigh enjoying the snacks.

Ben got lots of neat presents, some of them interested little sister.

Lately,

Well, the weather is getting nicer, the snow/ice on the roads is gone, and so is most of my fitness.

Chefy and I did a nice ride a few Saturday's ago.  SW winds around 10 mph, made the trip out a bit more work.  But the ride back was better.  He appears to be in great shape and didn't lose much from last year.

Other than that, I have managed to get out a couple of times here in the last few days.

Feels good to be on a "real" bike.

On a somber note, the Texas trip fell apart this year.  I had to bail because of work obligations.
The group was already talking about next year...