Sunday, October 14, 2012

Bike ride

After two 'practice' bike rides in the last week, Peter came over today to really 'baptize' Thijs and his bike.

 
Unfortunately I forgot to take a wet, sweaty and muddy 'after' picture.
 

The weather was nice, about 25 degrees C, although they did have a shower, some thunder and headwind!

This is the route they took (slightly longer than planned). Thijs did well, although the are some complaints about sore shoulders :) (the legs and butt will probably follow tomorrow!)

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Hubcaps

Yes, this is allowed in Texas!

Dubai in the fog

This is what Dubai looked like this morning. Makes me feel a bit 'homesick'

Thanks Ingrid, for sharing!

Monday, October 8, 2012

A small reminder to have fun :)

Floortje's self portrait

Floortje made the self portrait below at school with small pieces of paper. I really like it and recognized it immediately as she has put the same orange hairband on the portrait as she has been wearing for the last four months. Sweet!

Thijs' work

Thijs had promised the girls a lunch at his work for while now. Since they had a day off today they figured it was time for Thijs to keep his promise!

They chose a sushi lunch (we didn't complain!) and after this a trip to Thijs' office had to be made.

Nice views from the 9th floor towards Katy.

The girls left Thijs a little reminder of their visit :)

Thijs' new challenge

Thijs has set himself a new goal. Every year in April there is a two day bike race from Houston to Austin, the BP MS150. It is a 180 mile race over two days to raise money for multiple sclerosis.

Of course a bike and gear was needed. Everything sorted now so no more excuses :)

Go Thijs! This story will be continued.....