Bike MS- My 2nd Century Ride

The Cache Valley Hospital sponsored a team to ride and help raise funds for MS Research.  My team consisted of an ER Doctor here at the hospital and his brother-in-law, and nephew.  We tried to stick together for the most part, which made the ride much more enjoyable.  I was so happy to make some new friends, and accomplish another Century bike ride.  Colin, Dr. Jewett's nephew, and I would try to find all the sprinklers along the way, and try to time it just right so we could get as much water soaking as possible.  It was hot as h--- opposite of heaven, that day, and we welcomed any form of coolness.  I decided that if I ever own a property on a race course route, I am going to be the nice citizen and turn my sprinklers on for all the racers.  Its the kind thing to do :)
Here are some pics from after the event:

Yay!  Finished!  Go me!  I get a medal... for winning... by winning finishing

Best part of finishing is seeing my girls at the end of the race!

Go team!!

Little Red Riding Hood

Saturday, June 2nd was a big day for me.  I had my first Century bike ride!  What an accomplishment.  I can honestly say it was one of the coolest experiences of my life (aside from being a mommy of course).  I am so proud of myself for finishing.  There were 3600 riders total... all females!  We were raising money for cancer research.  I raised over $750 toward the cause in order to ride.  I rode in honor of my Aunt Tracine, Aunt Susan, my Grandma Joyce, and many others who have battled with cancer.
I finished the race in about 7 hours, which I was pretty pleased with for my first attempt at 100.  It was overcast for the first half of the race, then the sun started to show itself for awhile.  The course started in Lewiston, went through Logan, then clear up in Idaho and looped back around.  It was a gorgeous ride.  Here are a few pics from the event:

Papa and McKel anxiously await my return..

Resting in the shade, waiting for me to finish...

I'm pretty sure that's me, almost entering the photo.  Looks like my mom didn't quite capture my finish, I was too fast!

Finished

What an awesome feeling!

Some of my fans at the finish line

 

In line for a drink...

Our next door neighbors, the Fullmers, were volunteers at the race

Avril was excited, and not even scared, to see Big Bad Wolf in the flesh!

She found a new hippie friend

Guess Nana thought she might be thirsty

They had a band playing, and the girls wanted to dance!

This video is a must see.  Avril was having a blast dancing around at the dance contest.  It was too cute!!

We've Moved!... Finally!

I am happy to report that we are finally in our new home.  It is so perfect for our little family.  I absolutely love it so far... but I have a LOT of work to do still!  We officially closed on the property May 30, and it funded with Alicia P Yarger as the new official owner on May 31, 2012.  Woo hoo!  I must say, it was quite the ordeal getting the property to closing though.  The original closing date was May 3, 2012.  So you can see the lender took their time.  It was a nightmare process.  In all the years I did lending, I never saw a loan run in to so many problems with underwriting.  But finally its done, so I won't complain or say any more about the incompetent Wells Fargo lending department.
I will post some more pictures of the house as soon as I finish getting everything moved all in.  I do have some pics of the family all working in the garden though, so maybe I'll put up a few of those.  I planted all kinds of things.  I'm super excited about my garden, I've always wanted one!  So far only the peas, tomatoes, strawberries, and raspberries are growing though.  Hopefully some of the other seeds start to sprout soon.  I still have a ton of weeding to do.
My new house is on the same street as the Adrian Parkinson family (my brother).  I purposely was looking for one close to them so we could be neighbors, and so Auntie Arleen could come help me out with my lil ones.  She has been a tremendous help, and such an angel.  I'm so grateful to have so many close by who are willing to help this single mama.
The girls are very happy with the new home.  So far they've slept there for 2 nights in a row... I was worried about the transition but they're handling it beautifully.  They still get to see nana and papa a lot so they do still feel very loved I think.  They are enjoying exploring all the new spaces, and making messes out of my disorganized mess.
So far I am also loving the neighbors.  It seems like every time I am home I get a friendly greeter come by to welcome our family.  There seem to be plenty of small children around to be playmates for my girls, which is always nice.  I am so grateful we were able to find this house.  It feels nice to have a place to call home :)

Those are my peas coming up :)

 And here are the girls helping papa with some yard work at Nana and Papa's house