It's probably very natural, but kids tend to change places with their parents at some point. Instead of Eli being "TK's Kid", I'm now "Eli's Dad." Maybe it's natural, or maybe people just like him more. He's a lot more pleasant than I was as an 18 year old. And more talented, so there's that. Perhaps less fortuitous is his ability to grow hair VERY quickly. Sorry son, genetics can be a good AND bad thing.
Eli graduated from High School. A very big life change. College is on the horizon, so there will be somewhat of an empty nest here. Somewhat. We still have a very large hound dog.
Speaking of the hound dog, Remi came with us to Bentonville over Memorial Day weekend. First we attended a bicycle industry summit, then Bike Fest, then we rode bikes for a couple days. Then tornados came and ruined the fun. Here we see Remi inspecting the carnage outside of our AirBNB. Needless to say, we came home a day early.
Hanna had her contract at work in Dallas extended. And she works part-time at a gym there, too. All of which means she's not coming home to the 314 anytime soon. Be cooler if she did.
Some things don't change. Like me starting at the front of mountain bike races that I can't win. I did manage to stay in front of Eli for about 12 minutes, though. Thanks to Mark Hasler for the photos on Facebook.
Instead of seeing me in post-race podium pics, now you see Eli. That's not a bad thing for me. Who wants to get all cleaned up for a photo after a muddy mountain bike race anyway?? Thanks again to Mark Hasler.
I'll end this post with an awesome selfie with the Selfie King himself, Matt Johnson. Life changes in the hair department effect some people more than others. I should have kept my helmet on.
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