It’s always a treat celebrating Kate’s birthday, but the first one as a mama feels extra special. Watching her step into motherhood this year has been the greatest gift for both of us. Peyton and I are the luckiest. ❤️
3 months of Baby P! They say the days are long but the years are fast and man… I feel that already. We’re so in love with our beautiful little nugget. Just trying not to blink over here.
My umpteenth @oldmanwinterrally is on the docket tomorrow, I just couldn’t resist…
This one’s packed with loads of nostalgia. OMW was the very first race I ever managed professionally, back in 2015, alongside Josh and the AF crew. We went on to do a lot of great work together and it quietly kicked off this wild, winding journey in the event world.
I’ve always loved the unpredictability of this race. The chaos of the snow years especially. Not so much the ice mud year tho. Regardless, it’s always a good party afterward. Somehow, we’re getting nothing but sun and blue skies tomorrow for Baby P’s first time at a bike race. Feels full circle in the best way.
No costume this year, gonna see what kind of dad watts I can muster up and give it a go.
It’s a strange feeling, being heartbroken over the loss of someone you’ve never actually met.
But when the Dead first whisked me away, Bobby was the one I locked eyes with. Total wizard energy. Locked in and fully surrendered to the experience. Committed to the cosmic craft, like a warrior walking into battle every night. You could feel his sense of adventure in the music and the way he performed. The legacy may’ve started long before me, but somehow I found it right when it was supposed to.
If you saw D&C over the last decade, you could feel time doing its thing. He was slowing down, but there was a steadiness to him. A calm commitment. Showing up with intention, presence, and care, letting the music breathe and carry the weight.
I think a lot about living a life with purpose, about leaving a little positive imprint wherever you land. Bobby lived that. A legacy that will ripple on long after he’s gone.
I feel lucky to have felt what he was channeling up there, even only for a sliver of time. I’m grateful to have been in the room.
Fare thee well. 🌹
Christmas came a week early 🥹 Peyton Lee Cross arrived on 12.18, all 8 pounds and 12 ounces of her, and we are absolutely obsessed! Our hearts are fuller than we could’ve ever imagined, and we’re ready for the best adventure yet ❤️
And in the words of @ryan.m.cross : “I can finally fulfill my dream of becoming a gravel dad.”
Fall’s been a good time around here. A little break from trying hard on the bike opened up space for some new side quests: running, music, sportsing. Still poking around on the trails, just keeping it easy. Hard to believe we’re only three weeks out from baby P.
Nesting season is fully underway and we’re soaking it all in. Life’s about to look different in the best way. These last few months before parenthood feel like a little pocket of time I’ll remember really fondly.
1. Running wut.
2. Asheville is for lovers.
3. Squishy bikes.
4. Dreamy backyard things.
5. Broncos are cruisin.
6. Arkansas.
7. Kurt and preggo Rhianna mashup
8. Bye bye guest room.
9. STS9
10. Teton. Duh.
