4th...uncovered...ariel's ride 3

So busy. I'll get pictures up soon. A good 4th of July for the boys: children's bicycle parade on a sunny but muggy morning, a dunking machine and a fire truck to cool off, hot dogs and more sun at the pool, hamburgers and home fireworks in the evening. After a few days, we heard from Ariel. She is in Juneau. I'll let her tell the story from when I last blogged. There was rain and strong headwinds, tough passes, beautiful campsites, grizzly bear sightings, riding with another trio, refuge with a family building a cabin, a lift into town, Haines, and the ferry ride. Tuesday was our premiere of Uncovered, the film Jack did last year when he was 5. (A small showing to thank everyone here who had worked on it.) It was fascinating to watch. Nina sat by Jack, along with Ry and Brendan. The children laughed gleefully during the first few scenes. Matt, the director, had a short Q&A afterward, introduced the cast and crew, and gave us a few DVDs for private use (but which I hope to share with Ariel & family so they can see it). Matt's sending it off to film festivals, including Sundance. (There's one showing in LA soon.) Cyndi was on pins and needles during the showing. We've watched it a few times at home since. Jack really is the main focus of the film, since the story is largely told from his point of view. I try to imagine how strangers see the film. It's remarkable.