MS150

This past weekend was the BP MS150 2 day bike ride from Houston to Austin. From Houston to La Grange (the half way point), we had HORRIBLE weather on Friday. It was so bad that the campgrounds got flooded to the point that they were not usable. For the first time in MS150 history (as far as I have been told), Day 1 of the ride was cancelled. I was very fortunate to be on a team (National Oilwell Varco) that was quick to pull things together and find transportation to get us to La Grange to complete the Day 2 ride. At 5 am on Sunday, our bus rolled out of Houston to La Grange. Day 2 ride was incredible. I took the 'challege' route, and I am so happy that I did so. Although it was VERY VERY VERY challenging, and at some points I wanted to walk my bike uphill- which I did NOT), I had the greatest time. Here are some pictures of the ride:

Brandon & I after our bus dropped us off in La Grange

About to head out...

Getting ready to start...

Taking a break while EMS cleared an accident

We did it!

DEXTER

I haven't updated in a VERY long time... I have a lot to update, but first I wanted to show you an adorable photo of Dexter in his new home.

BUSY WEEKEND

On Friday, I purchased a new saddle for my bike. On my Saturday morning ride, I made it about 22 miles, and I got a horrible pain shooting straight down the back of my right leg. I tried to rest for a minute then get back on, but the pain wouldn't go away. SO, a volunteer drove me back to my car. I was very disappointed. I went back to the store where I bought the saddle, and I have now been directed to see someone who specializes in custom bike fittings for women., so that's what I get to do this evening. ANYWAY, Saturday night, I had a dinner with the Houston peeps that I'll be traveling with ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

The Houston group who will be riding in Cali

Sunday dinner with Tracy & Ria

Tracy & I

Dad, Tracy, and Me

Ria and David

(Girls with the Dads)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

A close friend sent me an e-mail with this quote today... I thought I'd share:

"There comes a point in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won’t anymore, and who always will. So don’t worry about people from your past, there’s a reason why they didn’t make it to your future."

Hope you're having a great week!

WEEKEND REVIEW

Sorry... No pictures taken this weekend! Not much to document, as I spent the weekend, cleaning, eating, and hanging out with dad. Hopefully I'll have a more exciting update with photos in the near future!

LAST WEEKEND REVIEW

Last weekend I visited PawPaw, and we had a blast! We grabbed some seafood with Louise on Saturday night at a yummy local restaurant.

Mom picked up a tent for Dexty... I think he really loves his cozy new home.

ADAM

My cousin, Adam, had major surgery on Wednesday, and the recovery is miserable. Every day he gets stronger & stronger and looks better & better. I am so proud of him for working so hard to get better (even though at times, it can be very discouraging). I can't wait (as I'm sure he REALLY can't wait) to get out of the hospital & get home. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he will be able to go home by the end of the week. Keep him in your thoughts & prayers!