Monday, September 08, 2008

Back on the Bikes

Yesterday we loaded up the bikes and dropped eleven riders, kids and adults, on a back road, then drove around to meet them at the lake.


The Composer and I brought along a huge spaghetti dinner. A meal together, some readings from John, a dip in the lake at sunset.


Carol and I have been watching our kids swim together for seventeen years.

9 comments:

  1. I love beautiful life long friendships.

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  2. I find it interesting that when you pack a "picnic" meal, it's not picnic-y. There's nothing wrong with picnic-y - it's great. But your way is very interesting - a lot of work, I imagine!

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  3. what a beautiful day..

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  4. I love that you take un-picnicky things on a picnic!
    Sounds like a grand day.

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  5. how blessed you are....what a nice day

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  6. These are the memories that both you and your
    children will be able to "pull" from as you grow
    older and are not together all the time. Ask me
    how I know...I am there.
    God has given you the gift of encouragement and
    and you are using it when you are not even aware
    of it.
    Thanks Anna!
    Ms. Dale

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  7. The gift of encouragement! I think Ms. Dale hit the nail on the head. That must be why I am so attached to this blog! :)

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  8. Oh how peaceful that second picture is. I take a deep breath just looking at it.

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  9. It all sounds so enjoyable...this yr my youngest learned how to ride a bike so we've been having fun taking rides together.

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