Mike and Laci's wedding

Me and my bros. They won't get any closer to me than this....they think I'm dangerous. ( I may try to kiss them or hug them or something)

Is this right out of "Tombstone" or what???? Gotta love it!

I discovered something about myself this summer that I really wasn't aware of... I like weddings....no, more like LOVE weddings! Not the kind I grew up with where everyone is quite solemn..and family members are forced at gun point to stand in uncomfortable shoes for hours on end and shake hands of people they don't really know. ( because the whole town is invited)

My nephew got married this month, and Mike and Laci had a wedding to remember. Beautiful scenery, lovely ceremony, and lots of opportunities to dance with your crazy aunt you haven't' seen in years!!! Got to spend some time with my brothers, my sister in laws and nieces and nephews.

So I've had a summer of fun weddings with Spencer and Barbara's in June, and now another great time was had by all at Mike and Laci's. And the best part to me, is the complete celebration of love. ( I'm waxing poetic now sorry) The love you see in the bride and groom...the love and well wishes you feel for them...the love you hope everyone around you is feeling.....yep, I love weddings.

Sturgis or bust!

Kevin took a "little" trip on his scooter last week to Sturgis. I think he had fun and really liked some of the rides out there. He said the road in this picture was like a "hot wheels track". Ran into some buffalo....saw some craziness. (would YOU get in a big metal ball and let a guy ride a motorcycle in circles around you? There isn't enought tequilla!)

I told him I would like to go next year if I can drive the van and meet him there! My butt on a motorcycle for that many hours isn't happy!

He does love his Fat Boy and I love my thin, healty fit, handsome boy!

AAAHhhhhh! Crested Butte

There is such a great vibe there. Great trails, amazing scenery, food to die for...what more do you need? Oh yeah really cool friends to share it all with.

There's not a lot of oxygen at 10,707 feet, and that's where the single track starts! Yep, it goes up from there. When you get to the top of 401 you're so stoked just to be there, and then all the down hill fun starts. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face for days!



Some nice lady on the trail asked if I was wearing a maternity riding top....fair question I guess! I said " nope, I'm wearing an I don't want to hold my stomach in top" . Now if I can just get rid of that stomach I don't want to hold in I'll be even happier. Wish me luck on that one, cause I like to cook and eat as much as I like to ride.

Life is good isn't it?

Tuffy on the Peyette

Wow! Tuff is the one in front on the Payette in Idaho on independance day. I'm always a little relieved when they come home alive!

My dad and mom

This is my Papa when he was in the navy. He was about 17 years old and one tough cookie! Dad 's ship was sunk somewhere off Pearl Harbor and lucky for me and my brothers, he was one of the survivors. My papa is brave, a super hard worker, and a real softy when it comes to any of his kids or grand kids. And did I mention he can fix ANYTHING?

The cute girl is my mom. An amazing cook, and my biggest supporter. I feel so lucky to have such an awesome mom and dad.

Dad's not been feeling too great lately, so I hope he gets a chance to see this post so he'll know how much I love him... Here's to you Papa! The cutest guy in the Navy I'm sure. Get better soon!

Darth Gus

If you look really close you can see him smiling under there.

Gus in the cool helmet

We love you Gus! We'll have lots of fun when you come down again....that pool was awesome!

Biker Gus and Papa

They went for a little ride, Papa said they'd be down at the Gateway throwing back a couple cold ones. Turns out the park was pretty hot and they had to hit 7-11 for a gatorade. Gus didn't want to take off the gear...in fact he came back wearing the "cool" helmet. Guess we need to get one his size.

Gus said "Everyone should have a motorcycle Papa, they are fun!"

I think it's in his blood.

Our other bike

Or the "scooter" as Kevin calls it. I have to admit he's a pretty hot papa on the fat boy!

Me and Soph

Sophies new bike, at Jaz Chromolly...and her short mother. I'm so happy that Sophie and Mark and even Gus like to ride bikes with us. We about ruined her as a kid...."just a few more miles.." ! And now they like to go with us.

Even Matt and Spence came down and did a ride with on the Flume. Go0d times!

Tuffy and Maya

What a cute couple!

Gussy with his two greats!!

GQ Gus!

Yeah, he is one cool little dude in a tux.

The real Penny

ok, ok, so SHE doesn't always look like that.

Our sweet Barbara! We get to claim her now.

Special sisters

Me and my bff! We went to "special" school together! She is one buff mama and my goal is always to be as cool as she is!

Just before the "I do's" or was it after???? I lose track.

Tuffy keeps em laughing

Yep, my Tuffy always has a good story to tell. What did you tell grandma Tuff?

awwww! I love my boys! They make me feel short though...but so does my girl! In fact pretty much everyone in the world makes me feel short

What an awesome wedding!

Spencer and Barbara got married in Moab in June. I can't believe what an amazing occasion it was! The camping was great, the river trip and hike were great...the vows were so special...and you can't forget the incredible dance floor! Welcome to the family Barbie!

Riding Rojo

My favorite trail ever!

Spence and Barb

Love, love, love!