footloose and training wheel free

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One of our goals for the summer was to get Hannah’s training wheels off her bike. 

Tuesday we took them off. 

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After a few hours of practice, a lot of self talk (“I know I can do this!”), and a couple of tumbles….

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She got the hang of it! 

Speaking of hanging… 

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Eli was keeping busy on the playground while Hannah practiced. 

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Mastering a bike takes a lot of practice and we will continue to do so as Hannah still needs to work on a couple very important elements:

1) Steering

2) Remembering the bike has brakes. 

But by the end of the summer I am sure she will be leaving us all in the dust!

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Comments

Liz Mays said…
I can't believe how they've grown since we first met! Wow!
July 21, 2011 at 11:15 AM
TLF said…
What an awesome milestone!!!
They are both getting so big! :)
July 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM
James (SeattleDad) said…
Yeah Hannah! Practice your Jogging Mom and Dad.
July 21, 2011 at 1:32 PM
Brian Miller said…
yay! way to go big girl! what a big day! freedom on the wheels...great pics!
July 21, 2011 at 2:06 PM
Connie said…
I love her bike riding outfit!!

What a big girl!
July 21, 2011 at 2:15 PM
Sherrie said…
Congrats to the big girl! Caleb still has his training wheels, but part of that is due to the fact that our driveway/street isn't conducive to riding his bike. :( Oh well...in due time...
July 21, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Alexis AKA MOM said…
Yeah Hannah!!! And the tutu rocks girlie :)
July 21, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Three Js said…
Maybe this will be the kick Jacob needs to get his off (again). I wonder if bringing the bike up with us next month might help...
July 21, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Annie said…
Good job, Hannah!!!
July 21, 2011 at 7:14 PM
Brittany and Charlie-Social Butterfly said…
Loving her outfit! Way to go Hannah!
July 22, 2011 at 6:57 AM
Unknown said…
Yay Hannah! Way to go!
July 22, 2011 at 11:55 AM
AiringMyLaundry said…
Yay Hannah! That's fantastic.
July 22, 2011 at 2:22 PM
ayala said…
Good for her... Awesome pictures :)
July 23, 2011 at 4:28 AM
Anonymous said…
Have they both had recent growth spurts? They're both so big!
July 23, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Unknown said…
This is one of my favorite memories from last summer - my oldest learned to ride too! They are getting so big!
July 25, 2011 at 5:54 AM
nicole said…
Congrats to Hannah!! What a big accomplishment! :)
July 25, 2011 at 9:06 AM
The Blonde Duck said…
I hope ya'll had a great weekend!
July 25, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Bliss said…
I love Hannah's choice of bike riding outfits. What a good boy Eli was to keep himself amused.
July 25, 2011 at 12:27 PM
HeatherOz said…
Tutu's are essential bike wear!
So cute!
July 27, 2011 at 9:16 PM
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