Spring?

We got a taste of spring the last week and trust me, we have taken advantage of every minute of it. The kids quickly requested their riding toys instead of a shovel....after 6 months, who could blame them? Anyway, Maddie took off on her strider bike as if she rode it all winter long. I pulled out a 2-wheel pedal bike some old neighbors in CO gave us and asked her to give it a whirl. Amazingly, she caught on within a few minutes which shocked Jeremy and I. Within 5 minutes we moved to the street and Maddie told me, "Mom, you can let go." uhhh......kiddo, this mom will never totally let go. However, off she went on the bike and was having a ball. So every day since then we have been riding bikes after daycare. We took the training wheels off the Minnie bike Santa brought over a year ago, which is really too small, but it works for practice. She thinks that is just wonderful. Maddie now thinks it's pretty special to ride her bike when Jeremy or I go for runs now. Talk about growing up all too fast. Luke is a bit skeptical of the strider bike, but exploring it more and more every day. I have no doubt he will be cruising in no time. He is more into running the street and riding his other toys. He's all boy, so really, he prefer jumping in the puddles and getting his shoes wet. ha! So, without delay, here are some pictures of our outdoor adventures. It's safe to say we are hopeful spring is here to stay.