We had plans to head back to Iowa for the weekend for the 5th and final Gran Gable bike ride but headed back earlier than expected. The kids and I headed back Thursday to celebrate the life of a friend who passed away from cancer. It was a beautiful service but so painfully difficult.
I found one nice shirt that fit Willie for the services. He looked so handsome. Grandma D, the kids and I went to dinner afterward and drown our sorrows of a life ended too short in french fries and ice cream.
On Friday, Grandma D, the kids and I headed to Iowa City to pick up our packet for the bike ride. We went to the mall so Cater and Grandma could do build a bear for her birthday. We ended up in the sports store and spent a lot of money on a coat, long sleeves and pants for a little boy who seems to have sensitivities to clothing related to cold weather.
We've made huge progress and he will wear a long sleeve shirt. He's coming around on coats. Pants are still an issue. Let's not forget the Shorts Fairy had to come on December 1 last year to remove all of his shorts and t-shirts. We are in October. I feel like that's winning.
Chilly Sunday morning for a 56 mile bike ride. It was a great day. My friend Keith (who rode RAGBRAI with me) joined us at the last minute. He was a great unexpected surprise addition to the day.
After dinner we met up with our children, the five Brady's, and the three members of Keith's family for lunch before setting back home. If you add that up it's seven kids and six adults. Not one break down by a kid or an adult. It's a record.
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