Downieville 2008

In June, our friend Andy helped organize the 2nd annual Downieville Summer Kickoff. It was an amazing weekend of mountain biking, camping, cooking, and so much more! Eight of us headed up to the small mining town of Downieville. Here are some pictures from the trip. We're already looking forward to next year!


We got there Thursday afternoon and headed out on a hike. It was absolutely beautiful!


We came across this HUGE snow patch on our hike, so we decided to have some fun. Maverick loves snow, we had a hard time getting him to leave!


This one is just too cute! Jeana and the Mav!

On Friday, we headed out for our first ride. It ended up being about 25 miles, most of it downhill! We shuttled our car down to the town so we would have a way back up. Lots of single-track riding through forest and along a river. Absolutely amazing!


Our group at the top of the climb.


There were lots of water crossings.


We spent lots of time in the river also. This was one of the spots we stopped at along the trail.


Back at camp after a great day!


Flaming marshmallow fun at night


Girls ride on Saturday. Another amazing day with 17 miles of downhill.




The guys!


The whole group. I think there was about 130 people that joined for the event this year. Can't wait until next year! Thanks Andy, Kyle, Neal, and Francis for putting on such a great event!

Maverick's Summer Cut

After we got back from our mountain bike camping trip in Downieville, Maverick was in serious need of a haircut! He was covered in sap and filth! Here's some pics of our puppy and his buzz cut.





Downieville pics coming soon, well maybe after we get back from NYC and DC...

Friday Night in Laguna

The past two Friday's, a group of us have headed down to Laguna Beach for some dinner and music in the park. It has been beautiful down there! Jon and I have taken Maverick to the dog park both weeks and he absolutely LOVES it! He wears himself out, then rests during dinner in time to play again when we go down to the beach. The same dog has been there for him to play with both weeks and they are best of friends now! Here's some pictures for last week.


Maverick and his new best friend, Lola.