Biking, and hiking

being goofy ;-)

 Tim took off the training wheels this spring, and Conrad wasn't thrilled about it.  He was sure it meant he would never ride his bike again.  We knew that he was finally big enough (tall enough) to finally be able to reach the ground (read - catch himself before crashing) so it was time to take those off before he trained himself into being completely dependent on them.

A couple days later, dad and son took the bike up to the driveway.  Then the next day, Conrad is telling, and showing, me what daddy had told him.  He was able to coast for short bursts, and quite optimistic.  Then the rains and really windy days came.  Seems like weeks passed before he could get his bike out again.

Since the sun is coming up so early lately, Conrad's turning back into an early riser.  One morning I heard him go in and out several times (must remind him to stay inside until mommy is awake!).  Eventually Norrie and I were up, we had our breakfast, and Conrad was dragging us outside to show us something.

 You guessed it - he had been out practicing and practicing on his bike.  And he is now a biking superstar.

 See it, do it, teach it.  Norrie's getting lessons from big brother.

And loving it.

Hiking the prairie trails