We had such a fun weekend with family! I love when family comes – and the boys especially love it. Derek and my Dad and my Aunt Lisa rode together in the MS 150. Participants raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and ride 150 miles over two days. This ride and charity are especially close to our hearts since Derek's dad, Verdi, and my cousin, Brooke, both live with this disease.
The ride is held on Saturday and Sunday, but Derek prefers to ride the Sunday portion on Friday. This year he rode with two friends, Brian Z and Scott F, and they made great time and had a good ride.
My Aunt Lisa lives in Chicago and came to stay with us Friday night. Her daughter (my cousin), Caroline, came to join us for dinner. My Dad and Christy drove up from Austin. We ate mexican food and enjoyed each other's company on Friday night. The boys loved reading books to Lisa before bed.
The three riders took off early Sat morning and rode together all 80 miles on Saturday. Unfortunately, we were greeted by severe storms and rain at the Texas Motor Speedway. So we waited for them in the tent while they rode to the finish line in the rain. Not the ideal! Derek got a flat tire about a mile from the finish too…and his two "partners" stayed with him. They make a good team!
My cousin, Brooke, her husband, Don, and their sweet baby, Donny, drove up from Austin to cheer on the riders and give their support for this cause. Brooke is battling bravely and is such a sweet and caring mother. It was so fun to see these new parents! I loved visiting with them as we waited for the soaked riders.
The Sunday ride ended up being cancelled because of the weather. So Dad, Christy and Lisa came and spent the afternoon with us and we all had dinner together, with Mark and Anne too.
I have a really amazing family! We are so blessed.
How many great aunts will jump on the trampline with you?!
Cute Cousin Caroline
Is your cousin's baby your 2nd cousin?
Brooke, Don and Donny
The Riders – soaked and cold, but finished!
Derek and Samuel
Aunt Lisa (and Jacob) getting a peek at Donny
cousins!
The riders with Brooke
Papa C and Mimi with their boys
Site Title 
Leave a comment