Today was an awesome day.  It started out with a ride on my new motorbike!

Here are S and I with our bikes.  Aren’t they awesome???

Gettin on the gear…

Mounting,

And off we go!

We just went around the block a couple of times.  I did a lot better today… more confidence, less dropping, and just had fun!  I was so happy and excited when I pulled back into the driveway where my sister and Brett were waiting.

S gave me a few hints and tips about our ride, which always help.

And then… my sister decided to conquer a fear.  She has a major fear of motorcycles, so we finally convinced her to go for a spin around the block on the back of S’s bike.  I helped her get on:

And gave her some last minute instructions.  I think she was hyperventilating.

She came back with a huge smile on her face.  She had so much fun, and was proud that she conquered her fear!  (Sorry, Mom!)

        

After the bike adventure, we got ready to head to Big Basin Redwoods State Park to take a hike in the redwoods.  I was really excited for it, because I have never been to this park before.  The California Redwoods are amazing!

    

We went on a 3.5 mile hike.  The beginning was sunny and beautiful – the redwoods are so huge!

Towards the end, it was getting really dark in the forest.  The whole trail was pretty muddy too, so we got a little dirty.  It was fun!

Kinda spooky! 

When we got home, we decided to do FONDUE for dinner!  I cut up bread, veggies, chips and lil’ smokies hot dogs.  Then the feast began!

I heart cheese.

Between the four of us, we KILLED that fondue pot!

  

The majority of it was S and I, for sure.  Brett and my sister don’t eat very much.  S usually doesn’t either, but tonight we were champs!

There was swiss chocolate for dessert, too.

What a great day.  I’m sorry that it’s back to work for me tomorrow.  But hopefully I will find some time to do some fun stuff with Sarah and Brett!!