Ridin' Dirty

I want a bike. I want a bike for Kurt. I want us to ride our bikes places. Together. I want a basket for Bailey. That is probably not realistic and she would hate it, wiggle around, and topple us over. But the rest of the dream is totally realistic. I have wanted us to get bikes ever since we moved, but kept putting it off for two reasons. 1) We don't have a place to store them indoors. 2) I don't know if I want a road bike or a cruiser. Well I do know, I want both. But I can't have both... or can I? Maybe I should get two bikes and Kurt can ride in the basket.

I don't want to spend much on them and Target has some affordable ones online. Aren't they pretty?

Road bike option

Cruiser option

Anyone have some thoughts on the road bike versus cruiser? I don't really plan to ride for exercise, more for places too far to walk, but a rideable distance.

Cherry Limeade Beer-Garita

My mom sent me a recipe for what could be my new favorite summer drink, a Cherry Beer-Garita. I am planning on trying it during all the 4th of July festivities.

12 oz Cherry 7-Up
12 oz Tequila
12 oz Corona
12 oz frozen Minute Made Limeade concentrate

Serve in a mason jar with cherry and lime to garnish.

Weekend Visitors

Kurt was out of town at a bachelor party this weekend, but my mom and Wes came to visit and the three of us went to one of our favorite outdoor dining spots, Captain's Quarters. It is right on the Ohio River and it was so fun to sit near the water and watch the sunset and all of the boats coming and going. Captain's Quarters has a huge outdoor deck and lawn with live music. You can pull your boat up and dock, so we got to see a big variety of boats. Some were really impressive (small yachts and cigarette style boats) and others were funny (like the 4 police on one boat, half of them playing on their cell phones).

Do Life: New Kicks

In preparation for the Color Run 5K we got new running shoes and they are super fun!

Just a little over a month until it is here!

Kristen's Bridal Shower

Catching up on posting pictures still and I wanted to share some from my fantastic friend Kristen's bridal shower from April. Annie & I hosted the shower with our mom's at her parents beautiful home on the White River. Kristen was a stunning bride and her wedding was so much fun. I will share some pictures from that as soon as I get that camera back (I left it at the reception and Annie & Abby grabbed it for me, such nice friends).

Annie's delicious cookies. She is such a Martha Stewart.

Annie & I.

That gorgeous cake looks too good to eat because

it is actually a plaster cake Annie made a few years ago.

Two of the bridesmaids, Buff & Abby, weren't able to be there 

but their gorgeous mom's attended.

Congratulations Kristen! 

Photo Dump

I have been collecting pictures the last few months, but haven't taken the time to upload them to the computer yet. I finally did it today and here are some pretty images from my Mom & Wes' garden to start your week off on a cheerful note.

Doing Life: Summer of Fun

Technically Summer isn't here yet, but it feels like it. It is starting to get uncomfortably hot and it's only going to get hotter. Especially this weekend, just in time for the Indy 500. It's been a few years since we have gone, and since it is Kurt has deemed this "Kurt's Summer of Fun", it felt like a good time to go again.

Here are a few little images from the last time we went to the 500...

Kurt is bummed his "jorts" (jean shorts) did not make the move to Louisville too.

My good friend Annie & I in the infield. Kind of bummed that shirt didn't make the move either.

John I wish you were joining us this year, and not as our DD!

On "Kurt's Summer of Fun" agenda are activities such as the 500, golf, a pig roast, bachelor party, weddings, visiting the lake, and anything else that tickles his fancy. He will still have some studying to do, but not nearly as much. He is only in one class and it doesn't meet every day.

Also, I just wanted to note that we are at our one year anniversary of living in Louisville! We are definitely becoming locals because we have both caught ourselves saying "ya'll" instead of you all. Oops! Hope you won't judge us!

Do Life: Summer Time

Technically it is not summer yet, but we have made our summer plans to Do Life!

First plan, return to running. Now that classes have slowed down for Kurt, I am adjusted to working, and Bailey has the clear to run again, we. are. back. We are going to return to our 5k training program to get us on a program and back into running shape.

I signed up for the Louisville Color Run and I am incredibly looking forward to it. If you aren't familiar with it, here is a little video.

I think the Color Run is exactly the motivation I have been needing to get back to taking care of myself, and I am bringing Kurt and Bailey along for the ride. 

Our second step is to cooking more and eat out less. Our budget and our bodies will be happier. We love chicken wings, so tonight we are making baked buffalo chicken wings, baked french fries and homemade (light) ranch. Yum! Kurt is now a pro at sectioning chicken wings (with a little help from YouTube) and pretty proud of it. If the wings turn out well, we will share the recipe link. I have made the ranch before and here is the recipe link for it...Annie's Eats Ranch Dressing Recipe

Happy Monday! Do Life!

Our Future's So Bright...

We've gotta wear shades!

Kurt is done with finals which means he is done with his first year of dental school!! He is looking forward to a week off of doing whatever he wants, which is basically nothing. 

Things are busy at work this week leading up to the Derby. We are going to celebrate the Derby with friends, then go to the lake for the first time this year. Bailey will need her sunglasses.

P.S. She hated wearing those sunglasses. They stayed about 2.5 seconds.

April's Almost Over??

Spring has been busy in the Rider house. New job. Kurt's birthday. Vacation. My birthday. Work. School. Wedding festivities. I have barely had time to get my camera out. Although I did get a new one for my birthday that is easier to transport, so I should be starting to take more pictures.

Turns out working takes up time, so I haven't had as much time to keep up with our blog. The main things going on here is Kurt is preparing for the end of his first year of dental school. Hooray! Kurt has had quite a bit on his plate this year and has done an amazing job handling all of it. So proud of my little hubby!