Today was a big day for me. After working a half day Melanie and I went for a mountain bike ride on Vail mountain. The ride was really hot a times but we for sure had the best of times. After lunch in town I tuned up my road bike and road to the top of Vail pass in great time.

Melanie negotiating a tough line on the way down.

After the bike ride we headed to Vail's farmers market for some lunch.

Today after I got out of work I watched a little of the Tour de France's time trials. After watching these guys pushing themselves pass there limitations I decided to do it my self on my mountain bike on the North Trail. I pushed myself the hardest I have ever this summer rock'in a steady 165 beat per minute on the up hills. I'm not over yet Jamie, I will never be human!!!!!!!!!! Ha Ha...

After my ride Melanie and I walked into the Village for some dinner at the Tap Room.

Today Melanie and I went for a ride up on the North Trail.

Melanie trying to Slay this switchback

Yesterday Jamie, Mel and I took the lifts up Beaver Creek to play a round of Disc Golf

Me going for a long putt on the front nine.

Jamie and I

After throwing a round of disc Melanie and I had a big lunch at the blue moose pizzeria.

After disc golf and a big lunch there was no more commission left in me.

Last night Melanie and I had my new favorite dinner, Tomato-Mozzarella!

last Tuesday Nick and I after work went for a short spin up out of Son of Middle Creek Trail.

Tasha and I

Nick descending the last section of our ride.

Last Tuesday night Brian, Nick and I went out for a couple beer and wings in town for a guys night out.

Here's an updated picture of the happenings of Vail's main lift out of town.

Last Sunday Melanie and I went to Denver to watch our first Cirque Du Soleil

Last Monday Shaun, Mel and I packed our packs and headed up the Bighorn trail for a overnight trip. When we got up to our destination at was like we had the whole world to ourselves.

Shaun and Mel traversing the mountainside and finding parts of our hike being a little steep.

After we all got up to base camp Mel and I took shelter in our tent while the thunderstorms came through.

Yes I also hauled my D80 up on the hike and got some great pictures.

Tasha playing in the snow

Our campfire that kept us warm at the end of the day.

The slackers finally woke up when the sun came over the mountain tops.

The next morning we all decided to go more a little hike up the neighboring mountainside.

The view of our campsite from above

Shaun going for a dip after our morning hike

Shaun and I after we all cooled off in the steam near the trail head at the end of the hike.

Yesterday was Colorado's biggest bike event of the year, called the Triple Bye pass. And yes I did not do it. I'm hired by a group of guys who ride for Specialized to be there aid crew. So basically I drive the 120 miles in a truck and cater to there needs. I don't mind at all, because it gives me a day off from work and I get to drive around Colorado taking more pictures. Here's a picture of me on top of the continental divide.

Here's a picture of some riders going up loveland pass, which is about half way to the finish in Vail.

Last Friday Melanie and I had the whole day off together. We decided to go rock climbing over in Wolcott.

Tasha trying to stay cool on such a hot day on the rock.

Melanie climbing her hardest route of the day

Melanie taking a little break

After climbing Mel and I went up the top of Vail for some disc golf and FAC, Friday afternoon club!

Melanie really getting into it!

Wow! I was so excited to go to a lake today. Melanie and I drove up to Leadville today to eat at my buddies resturant Rosies. Then after that we hung out at Turquise lake for some relax'in.

Melanie just catching some sun on the lake front.

Today after a easy day at work Tasha and I decided to go for a bike ride to the top of Spraddle Creek. For just riding four miles we climb from 8150 to well over 11 g's! It was like the great wall of China on two wheels! Let the good times roll........

Tasha a top our burley climb on the cliff band

Today after work I went over to Jamie and Kim's place for my first baby shower.

Everybody gathering around for the opening of the gifts

Jamie and Kim really liking the vans sneaker.

Me, Jeremy and Jamie

This past Saturday Melanie and I did nothing all day, but just lounge around veggie style.

My Cousin Ryan and Aidan vs my Aunt Carol and I in a game of soccer.

So this was goodbye. Last Friday was my families last night here in Vail until they head back home to Florida. Melanie and I took them up to Eagles Nest to watch the sunset.

Last Thursday I took my extended family out to Piney lake for some mountain eye candy! Here I am with Ryan and Carol.