Christmas Cards!

Retro Wheel Green Christmas Card

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This is the first year we will be doing photo cards... you'd think I've always used that method being a photographer and all... I guess I'm more of a traditional girl. Anyway, here's a sneak peak!

Photography provided by the wonderful Joyce Day!

Bikes & Stuff

You know how you sometimes meet people who introduce you to hobbies or other activities that you otherwise would not consider trying? Well, my husband has not only introduced me to motocross and dirt bikes, but now he has brought mountain biking into our house. We had some friends over to ride mountain, or moto, in the open desert behind our home. Here are some of the fun photos from the day.

 "The Boulders" (Mini Version) in our backyard.

 Mr. Expert Moto Rider

Mrs. Expert Moto Rider

 Ian and Jacie waiting to ride.

 Adam ready to lead the mountain bike expedition.

 Cris & Jen ready to go.

 Enjoying the perfect riding weather.

 Heidi rocks!!

 Check out that air.

 Cris popping wheelies and jumping her 150

 Bottoms up! (Lightpole out of the mouth.)

 Are you hungies after that long ride?

 Brewmaster & Cookmaster

 Blueberry Ale in sample-size.

Thanks for the good stuff, Cris!

The next day, Adam and I went on another mountain bike ride, this time to practice jumping. I still need lots of work in that area (on the dirt bike, and mountain bike!)

 Reverse Dork Fang

 Tackling the hills.

Catching some air.

Barely moving...

Visitor & Trail Ride

Over Veteran's Day Weekend, Adam's younger brother, Josh, came to visit. On Saturday we took a Jeep ride up the back road to Crown King, a small mountain village that used to be a booming mining town. Each year the trail changes with winds, rain, snow and shifting sands. This year it seemed more difficult than the last. We ran into a group of Jeeps, the Cactus Crawlers, and found that a few sections of the trail were quite washed out and a few of the Jeeps got stuck. 

Even with the emergency break on... Adam got through one of the most tough sections. Some guy with an F250, long-bed diesel got stuck... luckily someone gave him a ride to town. Once we made it, the Saloon rewarded us with cold beers, good burgers and live music. The Saloon is also dog-friendly. 

Quote of the day: "Why, you're prettier than a brand new chainsaw!" -- Crown King Local

(Fall leaves, abandoned buildings, AZ History at its finest beyond the cut.)