MS 150 Houston to Austin

Wow, it sure has been a while since I've blogged.  We have been very busy!

About 3 weeks ago John took part in riding in the BP MS 150 bike ride from Houston to Austin.  He rode over 150 miles in two days!!  I was so proud of him and am still in awe of the way he decides and commits to do things that would be so hard for me to step out and do.  His main reason for riding was because his cousin, Susie, was diagnosed with MS.  So he rode for her and the fact that he loves to road bike!  We recently purchased a road bike for me...and I plan on riding in the MS 150 next year!  Maybe writing it down in this blog will actually help me commit to it! 

I dropped John off very early the morning of the ride and then set off to Austin with my mom.  We had a great time with my aunts and cousins.  Then on Sunday we went to the finish line to meet John.  A lot of his family from Dallas came out to Austin to cheer him on and they were so proud and thankful that he rode for Susie. 

Off he goes!  See you in Austin baby!!

Once we got to Austin we met my aunts, uncle, and cousin for dinner before we went to see my other cousin perform at her end of year Zenith dance recital.  Here I am with my cousin, Genny.  She is currently attending UT and is about to turn 21!  I can't believe how fast both of my cousins have grown up!

The girls...Genny, Aunt Bonnie, Mom, Emily, Cindy...

Emily did such a great job at her performance!  We are so proud of her too!

The next day we headed to the finish line.  It was incredible to cheer riders on as they crossed the finish line. 

I was so proud of John!

John's aunt and cousins even made a sign to cheer him on.

There's my man with his arm raised in triumph as he is about to cross the finish line!

Here is Susie and John after the race.  John loves her so much and will continue to ride for a cure and for Susie.  I especially loved the t-shirts that his mom and family made and wore to welcome John to Austin.