Monday, September 8, 2008

She did it!!!

Well after a long summer of Joey trying to learn how to ride her bike with the help of her dad and mom she decided that she would just learn by herself! Her best friend Hannah came over one day this week and helped her because she had already learned how to ride (which is what started this whole endeavor). Two days later Joey got her bike out and took off by herself. She's not so great at steering through tight places. We found this out when she ran over her sister who was sitting on the sidewalk. Oh boy was Hayden mad! Other than that she was doing great.
Once Joey is determined to get something done it will be done!!


She got to be great at riding until we decided to go on to the sidewalk where she was a little more limited as to where she could ride. It really frustrated her for a while but she didn't give up and now can ride anywhere she wants! She even made her brother a little upset that she could ride and he couldn't so he got on Hayden's bike and learned as well. He was doing great until the chain broke on his bike and we had to take a break to go get his old bike. For some reason the ride from here to Grandma yellow house made him scared and it was a war to try to get him to ride back. I think we're back to square 1 and a half. Not quite as bad as it was but not really riding on our own anymore. Oh well maybe this weekend he'll learn. I'm not really sure that Hayden has any interest at all yet. Needless to say Joey is the go getter of the family. She has accomplished many things before her brother and sister.
It kind of freaks me out!!!

3 comments:

The Steeles said...

That is so cool! I can't believe her! I am so glad you started this blog. I love seeing what you are up to.
Love,
Jamie

Anonymous said...

Exciting for Joey, Miss ya guys we should get together for supper some night.
Chris

Unknown said...

Wow -- the kids are growing so fast! And I too am incredibly happy that you are doing the blog... easy way to get photos out there. Love you guys -- hugs all around!!!