Saturday, April 17, 2010

Santa Ynez Classic and Tristan's Soccer Game


Charlotte's Meadow in Los Olivos was where the Santa Ynez Classic was held.  What a beautiful place with green rolling hills, gorgeous oak trees, and splended wineries.

I'm just such a nervous mom before all the races and this race was no different.  But Nathan had a great start off the finish line and I really could not have been more thrilled for him.  His Aunt Roxy came out to see him race, so I'm sure he put his best pedal forward and gave it his all.





He was way out in front.






He did 4 laps and nobody caught him!





Coming into the finish line.....


.....and crossing it!  3 minutes ahead of the 2nd place rider.  So happy for our Nate Dog!


Nate Dog on the podium in first place.  Currently, Nathan is in the first place spot based on points in his category.  He's got a real chance of winning the whole thing this season.  We're off to Big Bear on May 16th.  It'll be all about the elevation then.


It's been really tough with Nathan's last few races because we've missed some of Tristan's Spring Soccer games.  Sean's best friend Steve and his wife Tina were nice enough to go and support Tristan at his last soccer game while we were in Los Olivos for Nathan's race.  Thank you Steve, for taking these great pics of Tristan.  We're happy to say that schedules won't be conflicting anymore, therefore, we won't be missing anymore of Tristan's soccer games.















Love, Lisa

Fontana City National

Nathan with one of mountain biking's all time greats, Tinker Juarez!

WHAT A RACE THIS WAS!!!  35-45mph winds, course markers flying everywhere, kids getting blown off their bikes!  It was crazy.....but we had a great time and Nate had a great race!


The people at US Cup and Team Big Bear, that put these races on are wonderful, hard working volunteers and we are so thankful that they do this for our kids. It's a wonderful family sport and we are so happy to be  part of it.


As they were getting ready for the race, I was getting nervous because of the conditions and it was going to be one of those races where I wouldn't really be able to see Nathan as he raced.   I was thankful that "the powers that be" allowed some of the parents to follow at a good distance behind, just to make sure all went well for the littlest riders. 






It looked like he had a rough start, with a little bit of hike a bike.  But he got back in the saddle and that was all I saw of him until......


......he came around that corner in second place.  Boy was I relieved!  He was so determined.....


.....as he came upon and crossed the finish line.  Thank you to Tammy Sanchez for letting Nathan borrow a pair of her boys' glasses.  He really needed them.


Nathan on the podium in second place.  What a great race!


Love, Lisa