Early Release Bike Ride

Today Nicole only had two hours of school and got released at 10:00 a.m. I don't often get to enjoy these short days with her but today I brought her and her friend, Ashley's, bikes to school in the Tahoe. Later, Ashley's Mom, Kristin, and other daughter, Katelyn, and I rode our bikes to school (about 1 1/2 miles) to pick the girls up.

All five of us rode our Vistancia discovery trail up to the entry waterfall (I'm guessing another 3 miles). I've lived here for two years and have never seen these awesome views. We stopped off at this cute little playground nicknamed "castle park". Then rode up to the waterfall. Ate lunch at Safeway. And then ventured to the Farmer's Market in Trilogy. Trilogy is part of our Vistancia community, but contains all one level homes for the active adults. Then we finally got home 3 1/2 hours later. I sure got my exercise for the day.

This little time I spent with my daughter and friends, reminds me to enjoy the day you are in and not always look ahead. There may never be enough money to buy a particular item, or time to complete a house project, or good health to enjoy your great grandchildren. Things may not go as planned with our lives and we wonder why we have to make some sacrifices. I have this plaque on my wall and I firmly believe in this phrase: "Everyday is a Gift"