Ride-Along

Many years ago (probably when Evelyn was a baby), one of Doug's co-workers gave him a "ride-along" for his bike so we could take kids on the back of Doug's bike as they learn and grow into riding. Both kids are riding bikes well with training wheels but both are hesitant to take them off (Matthew says he will take of his when he is 15...HA!). Doug thought the ride-along might help them get used to balancing  and get them ready for no training wheels. So we finally hooked it  up tonight and Doug took the kids for a ride. It was a HUGE hit!

Matthew was ready to go before Doug even got it hooked up. He was a pro from the start (although he likes to move around along, which doesn't help Doug!) and had SO much fun!

I couldn't get a good close up shot of his face, but I can assure you there was a perma-grin on the entire time he was riding!

Evelyn was pretty uneasy and nervous about getting on, but after some tears and hugs and coaxing, she got brave and did it. 

She, too, LOVED it once she got the hang of it!

They both could have rode all night.. but Doug eventually tired out (bless that man of mine for doing the hard part!) and we called it a night. I am sure we will have many many more nights of "bike rides with daddy"!