Vacation 2011

On Saturday, July 9th, I started my vacation. I drove to Caliente where my Grandma and Grandpa Petersen, as well as Brenda and her boys were already staying. I had a good time visiting with them as well as Melissa and her kids (Cory was still working out of town). On Monday, we drove to Cedar and had lunch with Marie, Joe and kids. From there, we went up to Pinewood Resort for our Petersen Family Reunion (see previous post). After the reunion ended on Thursday, I stayed with Marie and Joe's family until Saturday, when I went to St. George to see the Wiscombe's. I left there on Sunday morning and had the privilege of bringing Parker and Chandler on the drive home with me. It made a long drive a little easier. It was a great vacation and a wonderful time was had by all!!!

Playing in Grandpa Smith's apple tree.



Bike ride to Beaver Dam road on Monday morning.


Some cool scenery throughout the week!





The Haley kids with Great Grandma and Grandpa Petersen.


Waiting for and watching the Shakespeare Festival Green Show.






Chilling after a short bike ride.

The first time riding her bike all by herself without training wheels!!!


The swimming ladies!





The fisherman!



Placing a dab of whipping cream on the back of your hand, hitting your forearm with the other hand, tossing the cream into the air, then trying to catch it in your mouth!!!

Petersen Family Reunion 2011

This year we had a Petersen Family Reunion. My Maternal Grandparents have 12 children, 80+ grandchildren and 60+ great grandchildren! Needless to say, we have a good amount of people when we have a reunion. I had a GREAT time and I hope everyone had as much fun as I did. Here are some pictures that were taken. I hope you enjoy them!!!

Spending some quality time with my nieces and nephews!


Playing "Go Fish"


The kids thought the sand volleyball court was the best and biggest sandbox EVER.







One day we took a hike to Cascade Falls. Here are some photos from that trip.
Bauer LOVED riding in his carier!


The Smith group.



OK, I couldn't resist putting THIS photo in!!!










My parents at Cascade Falls.


Cascade Falls.


Whipping cream usually has to get involved at our reunions!!!



My grandma going for a ride on the 4-wheeler (she is 91 years young!).

My grandpa on the rhino (he is 95!).


Family photos...
My parents with their children and grandchildren (except Cory, Melissa and their four kids - They had to leave early so Cory could go to work).

My Grandma and Grandpa Petersen with all but one of their children.

A group picture with almost everyone who attended!

Tour of The Carson Valley

Today I had the opportunity to ride in "The Tour of the Carson Valley" bike ride. I wanted to do this ride to see how I would hold up on hill climbing. I will be doing my first century ride in October, which does have some hill climbing. Around Davis there are not very many hills (unless you count the freeway overpasses!), so I needed to do a ride to prepare. The route took us on a total of about a 1500 foot climb (not all of it straight a straight climb. There were some rolling hills, but there was also a substantial sustained climb. I actually surprised myself on how well I did on the climb as was pleased with my results. I rode 42.5 miles in a ride time of 2 hours, 57 minutes and a total time of 3 hours, 38 minutes. I know I still have work to do, but now I do feel more confident in my abilities to complete my century ride in October!

View of Lake Tahoe from the summit.


Lake Tahoe!


Dipping my toes in the lake!


The Wild Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast where I stayed Saturday night.


My room.


A view from the first rest stop (it was also the third rest stop as we were on our way the finish).


The food that was provided at all three rest stops.


The view from the half-way-point rest stop.


I just completed the ride!


The picture on Google Earth taken using my GPS watch!