Bikes! Bikes! Bikes!

We celebrated David's birthday a little early by getting him a new bike today. It has been a big week for bikes at our house. Both Jonathan and Katherine learned how to ride without training wheels. Katherine's little bike blew out a tire and we decided it was time to upgrade. So, Katherine and David both got new bikes. It was an exciting evening. The joy rang out around the culdesac as they made the loops. More birthday days are ahead in the next couple of weeks. For now David is enjoying his first present very much. He kept squealing with excitement While Jeffrey adjusted everything for him. As you can see in the picture he is very, very, pleased.

Katherine was equally pleased with our purchase for her. She now has a bike that matches her helmet. She and Jonathan are travelling at speeds a little bit frightening to me, but they love it. We had an unusually cool evening here so everyone enjoyed being outside for a long time. It was almost chilly for Grace and I on the sidelines. Jeffrey got his bike out and began making the rounds too. The kids love that and pretend they are racing daddy. Jonathan made the comment that he wished Grace had a bike too so everyone could ride together. Well, she does have a little bike, but it may be a while until she is mobile on it! She does like to push it to practice her walking.It won't be long until she is off and running.

One Week Later (June 19th) the bikes are still going. We took the kids to a park that has a mile long, paved trail. Jeffrey brought his bike along and I pushed Grace in the stroller. I think Jonathan and Katherine made five speedy laps on their bikes. David made about one and a half laps with Grace and I. This was the first real exercise I have been able to have in a long time!