The Second Century Ride...

On Saturday, August 14, David, Danny and his dad rode their second 103 mile bike ride together. Their starting and stopping points were the same but they took a little different route this time to get to Grandpa and Grandma Smiths house. Nichole and I and the kids, along with my friends, Jami and Mike, greeted David, Danny and Al as they rounded the corner before the lake house. With burning legs and half smiles on their faces, the boys dismounted their bikes and quickly found their way to the chairs overlooking the lake. It was one of streak of 90 degree days we had this summer but fortunately the overcast sky protected them a bit from the heat. We spent the afternoon relaxing by the lake, taking boat rides, and watching the kids play in the water. I am continually amazed at how much more comfortable Jonah is this year compared to last summer when he would barely get his knees wet. Judah, he has been daring from the start. He badly wants to swim but just doesn't have the skills yet. We are working on them.