Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Promise, Last pictures of Fall





Brad and I went for a beautiful hike in the mountains behind the new Draper Temple. It was a wonderful day for a walk and the colors were, well outstanding!!! Missy and Max had a great time also. My Mom comes in on Friday, and I was hoping that the colors would still be here, but we had a huge wind storm last night and most of the leaves were blown off of the trees, but I am still hoping that there are some left for this weekend.















Saturday, October 17, 2009

Point 2 Point Race in Park City




Brad had one finial race he wanted to ride (I'm not sure why, I think he is a bit crazy), but the race was called Point 2 Point, and it was in Park City. 75 miles with 14,000 feet of climbing (yes I said 14,000 feet, that where the crazy part comes in), but he did it in only 10 hours and 46 minutes. He was one tired boy when it was done, but he loved it and can't wait for next year. I also had a great time and was able to volunteer all day at a feed station, received a free jacket for doing it and had a blast!!!
getting ready to race
the start of the 1st Point 2 Point Race

Fall 2009 in Utah



I really love the fall season. Thing just seem fresh. The air is cooler and the colors are unbelievable!!!


Stream up in Alpine Loop



Bridal Vail Falls in Provo Canyon



Back of Mt Timponagos

John and Vicky on the lifts at Sundance


View from the Ski Lift at Sundance


Color in the Mountains


John and Vicky


Dad and Judy

Brad and I have taken several hikes to just enjoy the color. Dad and Judy, along with my Uncle John and Aunt Vicky, came for a visit and we took them up over the Alpine loop to see the fall colors. It was a fun visit and I hope that they do not wait 3 years to come again.

Second Overall!!!

Just a few photos of the Overall Ribbons. Brad received 2nd for his class!!!
Keith Took 1st, with Brad 2nd and Reed 3rd.
Reed, Keith and Brad
Ribbons for the Season and Overall Plaque

Bike Racing Ends for the Season




I know this is late, but life just slips away from you some how. Seems like just yesterday I was kicking on the AC and now, as I look out my window, the leaves are falling.

Brad, Mike and Kevin

waiting for the start


The start of the race, straight up hill!!
Brad and Reed coming in for the first lap
Brad had a great race season this year. He placed in every race he rode in (only missing one this year) and finishing 2nd over all in his class!!!! He really loves his bike. As I sit in my warm den typing this blog, he is our on his bike riding up and down a mountain somewhere.


Finish Line!!!

His last race was at the "Canyons" near Park City. It was a hot day and the race did not start until about noon, but brad did well in the race, placing 3rd for the day, which gave him second overall!! Brad's sister and her husband came to cheer him on and so did his Mom. I will miss the season, but Brad has one more race (not with the Intermountain Cup called Point 2 Point, in Park City), so here's to next year.
Sandy, Marty and Janet, Brads fan Club
The finial race results
Sandy and Brad tring to find some shade
Third Place Finish