"Bike Race"

Ever since taking off his training wheels, Brody has been very enthusiastic about riding his bike everywhere! Friday was a beautiful day, so we decided to go on a bike ride, or as Brody calls it, "a bike race." The original plan was to ride over to the nearest soccer fields and play a little soccer. We can get to these soccer fields without ever crossing the main road. When we got there, though, Brody decided that we needed to go to the "real" soccer fields where he plays his games. These are of course much farther and require us to cross the main road. I was having so much fun riding my bike with him and Colby was enjoying his ride in the trailer behind my bike, so we did it! We got there with no problem and spent some time playing soccer on "Brody's field." Brody even showed Colby some moves and helped him score a couple of goals, which Colby loved!

After the soccer practice, Brody wanted to ride even farther. I told him we would keep riding, but he had to tell me if he got too tired. Before I knew it, we had followed the trail all the way to the Library! This is about a 3 mile ride from our house. The boys got out and had a snack and ran around for a few minutes before we started the long ride back. We made it the 3 miles home with no problems! Brody only complained about his legs being tired one time. I am so impressed with him! He has only had his training wheels off for a short time, and now he is riding his bike 6 miles at a time!

The boys had so much fun Friday that we did it again on Tuesday. We rode to the Library and even went inside to check out some books this time. Brody really wanted to get some Cat in the Hat books like he has been reading at school. Then, we rode a little farther and had lunch at Which Wich before heading back home. I absolutely love these days! It is so much fun just spending time with my boys outside on a beautiful, sunshine day. These are the days I will treasure forever!