The Bauer Family

  So we all survived Thanksgiving!  On Friday Michelle went out shopping in the morning.  I stayed home with Brendan.  After he got up he went over to the neighbors and brought the boys over to watch the Lego Movie and play.  I did laundry and some other things around the house.  On Saturday Michelle went out shopping again, this time for my mom.  She got home and I took the Green Machine out for a short spin at the park.  Michelle worked on Mom's scrapbook and I helped her finish it up.  We then went our and spent some time with mom.   Sunday arrived and I loaded up the Green Machine for the ride home from church.  I had a nice 12.7 mile ride home.  Pushing the Vee Snowshoes is not easy on pavement or gravel, especially into 20mph gusts.  Very good work out.  Will be changing the front ring to the 30 tooth before Saturday.  Saturday is Global Fatbike Day!  There is a ride at Sleepy Hollow that I...

  The Thanksgiving Holiday started a day early for me this year.  Two years ago we tried starting an annual mountain bike ride at Island Lake State Recreation Area.  Last year we were not able to do it due to lack of time and vacation time.  So this year I revived the ride and hope to continue the tradition as long as I am able.  Ended up having Raymond, Mark Abbe, Don Miller, JJ and myself.  We arrived early and were the only ones in the parking lot.  Guess the cold weather was keeping people away.   Green Machine ready to roll! Don arrives.   We got the bikes prepped, got in our riding gear and were ready to go. Raymond and Mark. Don Miller   The trail was in great shape!  We only encountered one other rider and a few hikers.  JJ did really well for the amount of time he has spent on the bike.  He really seemed to have fun. Mark at one of our pit stops.   JJ getting out of fr...

  Friday was Halloween and the church had the second annual Harvest Party.  We were ready to go with chili, nachos, candy, games and prizes.   The weather was another story.   The temperatures dropped during the afternoon to the low 30's with winds as high as 45 mph.  By 3:15pm it was snowing.  The weather stayed like this through the entire evening.   Gaurdians of the Galaxy "Rocket Racoon" stopped in!     A couple of felines.   Pastor enjoying the chili!   The garage filled at one point.   Prize celebration!   My favorite Kitty! Love you Sweetie!   The weather definitely kept people away this year.  I still feel it was a success as we were able to spread the word of the Lord to those that did brave the weather.  Even if you reach one it is a success!   So we now need to take the things we learned from the last two years and put it in to ac...