3rd Annual Skip School To Go Mountain Bike Day (SSTGMBD)

Yesterday was the BIG Day. Arguably my favorite day of the year. It's the day that Snoose and I skip work and school to go ride mountain bikes.

From Left to Right: First, Second, and Third Annual SSTGMDays

This year we had a very special guest join us. 

Snoose and Pro-Racer and All-Around Awesome Person Danielle Musto

Words cannot express how excited, anxious, overwhelmed!, beside-herself the Snoose was that she was going to get to ride with Danielle MUSTO!!!!

I think Danielle was excited too.

Perhaps the best moment of the ride was when we stopped for a "breather" and Snoose suggested that we sing a song. Not just any song, but our campfire song. It's a made-up tune that requires each person to free-style a line about a selected topic. One person makes up a line and then the next picks up the song with their own made-up lyrics. And so on. Obviously the chosen topic of the day was mountain biking.  Because Danielle is 'full of awesome' she joined right in! hahahahaha. I wish I had turned on my iPod and recorded it. What a lost opportunity! On a side note: this is a great fireside activity after the parents have had a couple of beers.

Snoose led us through two laps at Luton Park before she became overwhelmed with hunger. The special picnic lunch I had packed was calling to her, especially the thermos stuffed with Kraft Mac'n'Cheese.

Danielle joined us for some "ants on a log" before she left.

After a quick refuel the Snoose and I headed out for a third lap.

The Snoose standing and climbing out of the Blue Loop.

To complete the 'epicness' of the day, we returned to our car only to discover it would not start. We got to call an tow-truck--a true adventure for a 6 year old.

Last "ant on a log" whilst we wait for the tow truck.

It was a great day filled with fun, adventure, and awesome people!

Happy Birthday Snoose!

Last day as a 6 year old . . .