"Look Mom, Two Wheels!"

It has been a real ride watching as Tyler has learned to ride his bike without his training wheels. One day he decided he wanted his Dad to take off his training wheels like his friend, and that was all it took. One test ride down the street and he was off! He is so proud of himself and having a great time. It seems like every time I turn around he is asking Derek and I, " Can we go for another bike ride?" Stephanie and Austin are thoroughly enjoying their bikes as well and they love to race Tyler up and down the street, over and over again, to see who is the fastest.

Tyler wants to spend so much time riding bikes these days, that Derek decided that we should all have bikes, so we can take family bike rides on the trails around our neighborhood. You don't realize how long it has been since you rode a bike, until you try to get back on and ride again. Once I got on going down hill, I had to think about what to do to make that thing stop! Boy how things have changed, and oh how I love wearing my stylish bike helmet! We never wore these things as kids and they are not looking too cool on us 30+er's either. Oh well, what one will do for safety and to set a good example for ones children...
We are really enjoying the kids and watching them grow and learn so fast. Seems like yesterday, they were all in strollers, and now they are off and riding on their own and we are just trying to keep up!