Cyclocross Season! (is almost over)

Finally got a chance to do a cyclocross race this year. The first race of the season took place on the two weeks after Riley was born, and the last race is the weekend before Christmas. At the start of 2006, I had this big plan to compete in all the races and go for overall points classification. That was before we knew. Even many months after we found out, I still thought I could do most of the races, I thought I would just miss the first few races.
Well, taking care of a newborn is not only extremely time consuming, it is also the most fun I've ever had. I may be gaining weight due to lack of exercise, but at least I'm enjoying it!

Here are a few picks of the race. It was out in Livermore on the 16th of December at the fairgrounds.I was doing quite well, moving up through the pack on each lap until my derailluer jammed. I had to stop and flip the bike for repairs. Though it only took me about 30-40 seconds, it was long enough for me to watch the field ride away. I was able to catch back on and pass a few people, but there weren't enough laps. The first picture is of me just getting past the guy in blue who hit the burm and nearly flipped head over. The other side of that burm is the arena, which is filled with liquified mud about 8 inches deep!


Right after the arena, we ran up the bleacher stairs. I'm the one just to the left of the pole in the middle of the picture. That was a tough run up after the third time....

Next race, maybe next season.

Here we are, in our vests trying to keep warm while surfing the net. Got to get her started right away so I have someone to fix my computer in the future! 

Well Riley had her two month appointment today. She is now 12 pounds and 8 ounces which puts her in the 90th percentile and is now 23 inches 7/8 long which is in the 95th percentile. I don't think the percentile thing really matters but she is growing like a weed and a good eater! Her head circumference (sp?) is 39 centimeters which is only in the 50th percentile which I thought was funny as Gilligans are always talking about their big Irish heads but she was in the 25th percentile at birth in this arena so she is growing.

The poor thing got 5 vaccines and seemed to look at Mommy and Daddy with a look of betrayal when she got the shots. Mom held her all day and when Dad got home he took a turn holding and consoling her. She is doing well but that is a lot of stuff going in her little body for one day. When she cries it is the cry she had at the doctor's office which she doesn't usually have in everyday life. Heartbreaking. Luckily she is mostly trying to sleep it off in between feedings.

We have many more photos that need to be uploaded from cameras etc. Will update the log as we are able.

Hope everyone had a good thanksgiving day.

Love,

Colleen