Mother's, turkey's and riding

I swore to myself that I would keep this week’s writing down to the bare minimum due to the holiday. So, as I try to hold true to myself  and my agreement, I must touch on 3 topics that ring true to my heart.  

I start with my mother, a woman that has experienced life so much differently than most mothers out there. (the mothers whom I call All American Mothers). My mother is a Harley Davidson Badass Diva. She traded in pantyhoses and dresses, for blue jeans, leather, tattoos and bikes. Yes, a wild child of sorts, but a person who has overcome many hurdles in her life to make her what she is today. She is a very modest person who doesn’t require fancy cars, homes or expensive belongings. She doesn’t judge, she always says hi, and well, she took awesome care of Frosty, when I was out playing. MY MOTHER who with the hardships that she experienced in her life, was blessed to have 6 beautiful children, 3 of which are playing in the afterlife. Life for her has been challenge, but with many blessings of which I am glad to say at the end of the day, that she is my mother.

I remember being a little girl and my mom always made our birthday cakes from scratch. I would always look forward to getting my birthday cake. My name written on the frosting and she always put little decorations on the frostings like flowers or anything girly. Another fond memory I have of my mother is her making my outfits for figure skating and we always had a homemade meal for dinner. Mother I still hate tuna fish casserole, just wanted to make sure you remembered :)

Our mother never once tried to control or rule our lives. She has stood by us through every decision we have made with open arms. She never told me, well not until afterwards, that she didn’t like the guy I was dating. Let’s just say, she never meddles into my business. She has been at the finish line when I ran my first half-marathon, finished a 100 mile road ride, and was there for me when I was competing for competitions as a skater. She never made you feel bad for a dumb mistake and believe me, we have made some dumb mistakes, instead she stood there and said, I love you and I am hear to listen to you.  Regardless, wherever or whenever, she did what she could to be there for her children.

I am thankful for for my mother who has been there for me and made me into the women I am today. I learned to be a strong women, to push ahead no matter what challenges I may face.  I remembered this lesson at this time in my life, when on Thanksgiving I will be working and my mother will be cooking dinner for her children and waiting for them all to come home to spend this day of thanks with her.

Which brings me to turkey’s, some of us will be relaxing, enjoying laughter, food, friends and family on this day and weekend of thanks. We all join around the table to feast on the bird, the symbol of American Thanksgiving. Even if you choose something besides turkey, this day brings family and friends together to share our gratitude with one another.

I wish everyone a special day of joy with those who you are close with and love. We must remember the time we share with the people in our lives is short and priceless. My moment of priceless of course is with my family, but no Thanksgiving day or weekend would be complete without a few days of riding!

Yes, I am ever so grateful to be able to get on my mountain bike this weekend and with a blissful smile on my face for being able to ride and enjoy the most wonderful place on earth!

Since the holidays are here, I want to share with you all an favorite clip from a movie I enjoy. It’s quite silly, but it always makes me laugh, especially this time of the year.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving  day and weekend, and happy trails to you all. No Thanksgiving would be complete without a song! There is no rhyme to reason for this song. Just a song that I have been listening to a lot this week! No video just music. Enjoy!

Wait.......give it a second........turn it up! LOTS OF BASS!