Sunday, August 28, 2011

Michigan Vacation #2

It's a nice routine.  Head out on the boat after breakfast with Daniel, play around the water in the morning, mountain bike ride while kids sleep, back to lake after dinner.

We drove a little south to a unique coffee and doughnut shop called Cops & Doughnuts.  Yes, it was amusing and they were all about the merchandise.  Cops & Doughnuts hats, t-shirts, and more.  We stuck with the doughnuts.

 The boy likes blue.

 That's right, bacon covered creamsticks.

One of the highlights of the week was getting Daniel out on his first mountain bike ride!  The trail was mellow enough I figured this was the perfect opportunity for our first father and son trail ride.  Daniel was pretty excited to "go mountain bikin' with daddy".  Good times, good times.

 Daniel happy to roll off road.

 Through a fern section.

After Daniel and I finished our ride I hit the loop on my own.  Daniel continued on his bike too, riding on one of the hiking trails with mommy and Ellen.

 The powerline "climb".

 Riding towards a blinking camera on self timer.

 Ellen looking very... munchkin?

It was a very nice week on the lake.  I think we will be back.

Sunset by the dock.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Michigan Vacation

We are staying in a cottage at Budd Lake in Michigan for a week.  Should be an enjoyable time.

Daniel enjoyed cruising the lake in the boat.

Mr. Serious on the dock.
 
Fake fishing, but having fun.
 
There's a twisty mountain bike trail about 5 miles down the road.
 
It's a fun trail.  What it lacks in elevation changes it makes
up for in twists and turns.

It's a good place for me to work on less braking and more flow.
 
Ellen having a good nap.

Monday, August 8, 2011

Dry Wallin'

Who do I call when it's time for drywall?  Same guy I call when it's time to go for a bike ride: Ryan.  I was glad to have his help while finishing the garage.

Slingin' some mud.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Kids

Riding?  Yes, been riding but have not been taking too many pictures and a blog post has to have pictures.  So... how about some more kids pictures...

How can that possibly be a comfortable way to watch cartoons?

 Ellen knows comfortable.