September Catch Up

Axel and Michelle were in Tahoe for a couple of weeks - so nice to leisurely hang out with our friends.

Kenzo and Axel had a blast riding bikes in the 'hood.

Michelle dragged me around one morning for a great ride.

It helped me that she was tired from a big ride the previous day and injured from a crash a week earlier. 

I need all the advantages I can get.

 

"Mommy, I made a food truck!"

Proud of our little Lego master.

 

Enjoying one of the last nice evenings at the lake, celebrating Matt's birthday.
 

Lucky there's a pizza shop right across the street from the beach.

Awesome friends.

Happy birthday, Matt! 

One of our last days at Meeks Bay too.

The smoke was pretty bad from the wildfires, but only lasted a couple of weeks.

Another ride, this time Flaco came with me. He lives right next to the trails, and went along with me and Michelle the previous day.

Good to have some company out there!
 
Even the dog kicks my butt.










Gabriel's 5th birthday party - boot camp style!

Everyone was dressed for the party!

The "troops" getting ready for their assignments.
 

A big obstacle course, complete with sled pulling, burpees, and running ladder drills!

Good idea for this group of active kids. 

School BBQ night.

Everyone was asked to bring something to share...Kenzo's class was assigned either a fruit or veggie tray.

We did veggies in cups filled with hummus.

Kenzo was so proud every time he saw someone walking off with one of his creations!

We hit up the Truckee Bike Park finally. 

A fantastic park with dirt trails, jumps, bumps, and other features for bike skills.

I am enjoying the school schedule, and have gotten in quite a number of early morning rides after dropping Kenzo off. 

The view was definitely worth the climb. 

Or so I kept telling myself.