Blog Frustrations

So, I don't know if I just can't blog, but my pictures and text always look different when I publish from when I preview my post before I publish...so, enjoy but don't look to closley at the format. If I spent time getting that right I would never get anything posted. Do tell if you have ways to make it easier...

LOTOJA

Logan, Utah to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. 3 States, 206 miles, 1 day. The ultimate race.

One of my favorite traditions in the Bills' Family. The Saturday after Labor Day each year we spend driving from town to town providing support to Steve and any other brave soul in the family that rides. This year, Brandon and I were riding as a relay with Casandra and Nick. Brandon's stage was from Afton, Wy to Alpine, Wy...about 40 miles. Court's stage from Alpline to Teton Village, about 50 miles. No problem most years, but since the bikes had only been out once since little Emme arrived, we were happy to see finish line.

It was great, when I was switching Brandon, I had Emme in the baby bourne, and people were amazed that I had a one month old and I was riding! I let them think I was amazing...they didn't need to know that I didn't give birth one month ago. I have though spent many sleepless nights with Emme, so it counts right? It was nice to have the added cheering by those spectators that thought I had just given birth, I needed it this year.

It was a lot of fun to have Susie get on the tandem the last leg with Steve as we went up the canyon. Steve joined the 1000 mile club this year, (or was given the award this year) as he completed his 6th LOTOJA. Pretty amazing.

We were glad that Jen, Andrew, Ava, and Carter joined us for the fun. Talk about amazing, Jen came and Carter was only a couple weeks old, and she did give birth! :)

Two Week Pictures

Here are just a few of our favorite pictures from Emme's two week photo shoot. Guess she has filled all our spare time, it has taken us a while to get them posted. She has been the greatest blessing in our lives, we love her. She is loved by so many, we are glad she is home with us.

Waterfall Canyon

Waterfall Canyon

A favorite hike of my families. It was a beautiful day for a hike. Emme and I went with Jen, Andrew, Ava, and Carter.

Emme all bundled up, doing what she does best...sleeping during the day!

Power water...Ava had to drink the water from the camel back, it was different than the water bottle! :) She is such a cutie, she nearly hiked the entire way. Although with about a quarter mile left she feel dead asleep on her dad's shoulder.

Me, Emme, and Ava resting at the top.

Jen with Carter, only a few weeks old.