Thursday, July 21, 2011

footloose and training wheel free

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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21 comments:

Liz Mays said...

I can't believe how they've grown since we first met! Wow!

TLF said...

What an awesome milestone!!!
They are both getting so big! :)

James (SeattleDad) said...

Yeah Hannah! Practice your Jogging Mom and Dad.

Brian Miller said...

yay! way to go big girl! what a big day! freedom on the wheels...great pics!

Connie said...

I love her bike riding outfit!!

What a big girl!

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...

Alexis AKA MOM said...

Yeah Hannah!!! And the tutu rocks girlie :)

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...

Annie said...

Good job, Hannah!!!

The Blonde Duck said...

I love her bike!

Brittany and Charlie-Social Butterfly said...

Loving her outfit! Way to go Hannah!

Unknown said...

Yay Hannah! Way to go!

AiringMyLaundry said...

Yay Hannah! That's fantastic.

Cassie said...

How awesome!

ayala said...

Good for her... Awesome pictures :)

Anonymous said...

Have they both had recent growth spurts? They're both so big!

Unknown said...

This is one of my favorite memories from last summer - my oldest learned to ride too! They are getting so big!

nicole said...

Congrats to Hannah!! What a big accomplishment! :)

The Blonde Duck said...

I hope ya'll had a great weekend!

Bliss said...

I love Hannah's choice of bike riding outfits. What a good boy Eli was to keep himself amused.

HeatherOz said...

Tutu's are essential bike wear!
So cute!