Summertime!

We are taking full advantage of the summer (even though our actual summer doesnt start until July 2nd when Katie is FINALLY done with school). Katie has surprised me the last 2 days and asked to ride her bike to school. She doesnt really "love" riding her bike usually so I jumped at the chance and she did GREAT. I kept telling her that she could totally ride without training wheels and she could go so much faster and it would be so much fun. So after school today she decided to finally give it a try.

She would do so good for about 3 feet and then she'd slam on the breaks or put her feet out to stop herself. I was so proud of her for trying. Those of you who know Katie are aware that she is VERY cautious and not very coordinated (is that mean to say about your own child?) She is so good at many other things but balance is not her best talent.

This was us the rest of the day trying to convince her to ride again (she had a small crash). She kept saying she was too scared and she wanted her training wheels back on. So finally just so she would ride her bike we reluctantly put the wheels back on.... =( We'll try again soon!

Brielle on the other hand I've known was ready to learn for a while. So as soon as Katie was giving it a try of course Brielle wanted to go to. And boy did she ever go!!! She took off and hasn't stopped all day. She is a natural. So brave and balanced- Way to go Brielle!!!

Yesterday the girls and I went to the zoo with Greg's parents and my nieces Ella and Lily.

Monday we were invited to swim at Greg's parents pool. We will be spending much more of our summer here, the girls LOVE it!