Motorcycle Mania

Yeah, I know...we haven't posted for a while.  I think it is the fact that we've had a little too much on our plate, and when we didn't we decided to have our dessert per say and ride our new toy...the BMW bike we bought to complete our mid life crisis. hee hee.

We went with some friends (who happened to be the ones that sold us the bike) to Wendover for a concert, overnight stay and ride in March.  We had a blast, it was a bit cold riding back and a little too windy! We rode straight, but the bike was sideways most of the way due to the wind.  yowsers! 

We took many mini rides on an afternoon or evening, but now the weather is a bit more cooperative we have really started to make some plans for summer...
For Easter weekend we rode to Morgan and had dinner at Spring Chicken Inn and then rode through Coalville, over to Parley's and back home.  Yes, it was a bit cold I must say then too,but oh so exhilarating! So, the addiction began and Joe wanted to go some on Saturday; then on Sunday (Easter) we rode to Lava Hot Springs- sat in the hot pools and had dinner there then rode home the long way.  Here are some pics from our rides.

geared up for the ride, bundled but warm

feel like a spaceman but I will say I feel much safer like that

On the road

View from our side, open road, air and nature

passing cars, kinda weird when you are so close and out in the element

after our hot tub soaks at Lava

Lava pools, we didn't take it with us in there, so you can stop looking for us

ate at a restaurant named "Johnny's" which is our nickname
so it was appropriate, and they make a great burger!

lot's of farms we passed, cool old buidlings

yet another tiny town, this one was Arimo...more farms btw

and lot's and lot's of cows!

still smiling on the road at 65 mph at least

gotta love the long and windy roads

the sun was gorgeous as it shone down on us, this doesn't do it justice

another little town, saw this donkey by a lone abdonded house

and this cool old barn, so kept snapping pics

and our shadow as we rode in the sunset toward home

What Empty Nester's Do...

When all your kids move out and you are left alone (with a dog that is) you go to the action instead.  We have been having a ball visiting with PresLee the last 2 weekends.  PresLee LOVES Rawley our standard poodle, so we usually bring him along.  She loves to run with him, throw the ball with him and chase him around.  Here are some cute pictures that capture some fun moments during February. 

AND OF COURSE....When you find yourself alone without kids, you think of completing the "BUCKET LIST" so to speak.  So, we have been testing out some toys.  The choices are narrowed down; a road bike that we can travel together on and have some enjoyable time seeing the sites; aka adventure.  AND NO... we are NOT planning to get a tattoo or join the Biker's of America Club.. just yet anyhow.  :)

Idaho, St. George and EVERYTHING in between!

One of the best things in life comes when you get old.  Because grand kids are the reward for raising kids, and making it to this point.  We adore all of our grandchildren and love to spend as much time with them as we can.
We had a trip to Idaho and met KayCee and PresLee for a play and pizza date.  We couldn't stop laughing at her since she is such a little spitfire and as silly as her daddy was.  She warms my heart so much.  We ate pizza, played in the jungle gym at the restaurant and then went for rides on Rawley in the parking lot (um, yes our Standard Poodle has to endure the kids too).  PresLee LOVED that part and if he would have put up with it longer, she would have for sure continued that game!  We try to see her every month if we can, and we are all ready looking forward to next month!

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St. George

Then this last weekend we met up with Zach
 and Sara in St. George so the guy's could run
 in the St. George 1/2 marathon there. 

Sara and I were the fan club along with the boys.  However, after the men ran; Mason did a run as well and was very proud of himself for getting a medal~  We enjoyed the weekend and wish that we didn't live so far away from everyone. 

Sara and Zach enjoyed watching the boy's maul us on the other bed

The 1/2 way point.  Gotta love telephoto lens'

Mason watching for his Dad and his Bucca

Carter having more fun running around himself. He may have to enter next year?!

Ah, here they come! Zach on the left; Joe on the right

Sprint for the FINISH!

Yeah, we made it....2 hrs 9 min for a 13 mile run!  NOT BAD!!!!

Joe and Zach (can you tell they are related?)

Happy to accomplish yet another run under their belt.  WAY TO GO~

Mason getting ready to line up for the kids run. 
His shirt was a bit too big, but he was so excited to be a participant!

Practicing the Finish Line... ha ha

All of the Runners....3 generations.  Joe, Zach and Mason

Letting Mason wear my vest to stay warm before his race

                             Munga keeping Carter entertained while we wait..... and an interview with Mason after the runs were over.....(sorry it is out of order...I apparently didn't click the right spot to insert the video..oops)

Line up, we are ready to go...

Ready, set, go....they are off



Mason pacing it with his daddy

Coming in for the big finish...

Woo HOOOOO

Looking around for his fan club (all of us)

Admiring his own medal

Steph and Zach

Sara's public congratulations at Player's Sports Grill (good food BTW)

Munga and the boys.  They pretty much won't leave my side so
I had pizza sauce on my shirt, sauce on my pants and yet I could of cared less. 
Just enjoyed the time with them....

Carter and Mason trying to share the whole loaf of bread

Mason and Zach

Joe stretching some more.....or maybe he was showing off? Hmmm

The place they wanted to be, and now can say been there...done that!!!!