It's Blue

I picked up my new frame and parts last weekend. I keep on clicking my heels together three times but the bike building fairy still hasn't come to put it all together.

Snow Hike

I stayed up at Beth's house last night so we could go ride today... The snow, however, put a crimp in that plan, so we went for a hike.

It was real cold out. It's hard to believe it was almost 70 degrees out on Wednesday. It's about 15 degrees today.
The overlook of Boulder.

After the hike we did a little tree climbing for our upper body workout.

Coaches' "Meeting"

Enjoying our last day of spring in winter the coaches from the office and I did the first of many Squirrel Creek rides for the year.

Shorts and short sleeves

It's spring in January in Colorado

Happy Birthday Kimberly (a few days late). This weekend I went up to Denver with Swillisa and Mini-Me to help Kimberly celebrate her big birthday. Phew, she's finally moved out of my age group at Master's Natz now!

Nicely done Ms. Compton, very nicely done. (click here to read more)

This was the song that was stuck in my head all day yesterday during my 4-hour ride. Wonder what it'll be today?

Deer-tastic

I don't think I've ever seen so many deer in one lawn before (that's 8 of them if you can't see them all)

I was running a little slow this morning and got to the gym about 30 minutes late. It usually still dark out when I get to the gym, but since I was late I got to see the moon above the Peak this morning.

It was great to spend the weekend with my teammates and do a little riding in Boulder and Denver with my teammates. It was a whole weekend of firsts and learning new things.

I enjoyed spending time with Beth and Sam. He's a real cutie.

And Beth went on her first chariot ride with young Sam.

I also learned about the Bumbo. Apparently it is all the rage in baby contraptions.

I also learned that the moms on the team are "Burley" strong, which means they can ride just as fast, if not faster than you toting around a baby behind. I also learned that babies on team rides result in a lot of "oohing" and "aahing" at the cute babies. (see cute Lucy!)

And last, I learned that the draft behind the mommies on bikes is saawheet!

I went up to Boulder today to hang out with Beth, do a mini-team ride, and celebrate her birthday a few days late.Before the ride Jenna fuels up with some baby formula. It does a body good.

It was great to see Sam again, he's getting so big, and cute. That boy is going to be a lady killer for sure.

Then we went out to dinner to celebrate Beth's birthday.

With so many people it was tough to figure out splitting the bill, but good thing Beth had her trusty calculator watch. At $13, it was a bargain and an accessory every 7th grade boy from the 80's would desire.

Weather Report

Froggy says it's 65 degrees out in January, get your a$$ outside! Ribbit.

Double shot

This is my 3rd double shot of the day before my 2nd session on the rollers. I am not sure which is the sign of a problem.

I don't know if I ever want to go on vacation again. Don't get me wrong, I had a blast at home, but catching up with the work that's piled up since I've been gone has not been fun. .... back to work I go!

Never in the history of blogging have we done two Retro CD's of the day, but here you go... Bonus Retro CD of the day: Poi Dog Pondering - Texas Hotel.
It's a little more obscure, but it is good if you like folksy Irish type music (but they are not Irish)

Retro CD of the Day: U2 Wide Awake in America
It's a live album with only 4 songs but it is awesome! Classic U2. I found this gem in my sister's collection. I hadn't listened to it in years.

Ahhh, cute

(It took me one day back before I ran out of interesting things to blog about & needed to put up a cat post)

Oops, I realized I never posted any pictures of me and mom from the trip home. Bye Mom!

Happy New Year everyone.