Look, Ma! No 'training wheels!'

Today is our first day of Spring Break, and we are leisurely doing nothing! The weather is beautiful today and Emily says, "Can I ride my bike with no training wheels today?" She has been asking since I can remember, and really, I had no reason to turn her down this time. {never mind the dirty dishes in the sink, or the laundry...I'm sure you've figured it out by now, too...it's always going to be there!}

So we go out and pry the training wheels off her old bike and pump up the tires and off we go... And she actually takes off pretty good! It was very sweet for Alex to get excited for her too and try to help out!












He also helped me out by commemorating the moment with pictures {thanks for the view of the backside!}

She has no fear, and did not want to give up...and it paid off! She still needs practice, but she's really got the hang of it already! She is definitely independent and didn't need my help before long! Go Emily!

Ok, Alex's turn. Let's just say, I will need a little more patience with him! He is so much like me when it comes to his anxiety and being a little more timid when trying new things. He gave it a great shot, but we called it a day after a few spills and will keep going at it! I know he'll get it! Great job big Al!











They are growing up quickly, though! I remember when they just started riding their tricycles!
{which was Dan's old tricycle, too! Awww, I'm sure he looked just like Alex did on it!}