This past weekend the family drove to Logan, Utah to support me on my Little Red Riding Hood Ride. It was an adventure – like always!
We ended up having to drive through Alta, WY so that Stephen could help a co-worker with his laptop. It was a beautiful drive, but had lots of winding roads. By the time we got to Alpine, JTdecided to loose his lunch! We had some serious pukage happening – luckily that little town had a car wash with a carpet shampoo. We were diligent to clean well so we wouldn’t have to be stuck in the car with that smell all weekend. Got back in the car drove some more winding roads and bam – he let her blow again! This time it wasn’t so bad and Stephen was determined to get to Logan before we all went stir crazy from the long drive. We cleaned up as well as possible. I have to say, I LOVE anti-bacerial hand sanitizer more and more everyday. I guess we have a little boy that might get car sick, because he was fine the rest of the night.
Friday night we picked up our packets and Olivia got to see the big bad wolf. She was disturbed and very afraid of him despite my reassurace that it was a man dressed in a costume. I took her closer to check it out for herself, but she was convinced the plastic gloves had real claws. Lily posed in the picture as Olivia shuddered. Later that night as I was laying in bed and the lights were out she crept up to me and asked if I showed Mason and Alexis the picture of the wolf. I said "no" do you want to get the camera and show them? She ran back to her bed and said "NO". Funny little girl.The Little Red Riding Hood people really know how to throw a great event. There were plenty of aide stations stocked to the hilt of anything you need. They even make p.b sandwiches for ya. At the finish line we received a lai and a beverage with an umbrella and fancy straw. There was also a chocolate fountain and huge spread of delicious food. I hope I have convinced a few of you ladies to join us next year.
Logan has some beautfiful scenery. I love visiting there and it was a pleasure to bask in its beauty on a long Saturday bike ride. I think if you have to ride 46 miles you should do it in good company. I was more than happy to get to chat with my sister/friend Anne. She is one of the greatest people I know and I really admire her. I have learned a lot from her, especially the way she embraces a challenge with her positive attitude/talk. How many ladies attempt to go on a 46 miles bike ride when they have a 5 month old baby and haven’t had the time to do any riding? Plus, she is getting ready to do the Ragnar Relay in 2 weeks and run the St.George Marathon this fall! Simply amazing and truly inspiring! I hope to have many more runs and rides with Anne.
Of course a trip to Logan isn’t complete without a visit to Gossner’s cheese factory for cheese curds and swiss cheese. That seems like a good place to end.
Comments:
Mom and Dad Parker said…
Good job on the bike ride. It’s a good thing Olivia can see the wolf in people. There are a few of them out there, even some in sheep’s clothes. You and Anne are go getters with lots of courage.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 12:53:35 AM
michelle said…
What a fun weekend. You have to love winding roads and kids. That is the worst! Good job on the race and good luck this weekend. It will be fun to watch you run your marathon!
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 8:44:22 AM
Anne said…
Jodi, it was so fun! I will look forward to next year, thanks for a fun day!
Thursday, June 11, 2009 9:56:55 AM