1st bike ride around the block :)

We have been on the bikes all day. We have concluded the day with our first bike ride around the block. No major accidents to report! Much more biking to come!!

No more training wheels

One of the most rewarding events in a parents life is running beside your child when they ride their bike for the first time without training wheels! It is by far, one of the most precious things I have done. Getting to that point has taken some time. Reece and Gavin were both interested in riding a bike without training wheels late last summer. So, I took the training wheels off. Trying to coordinate 2 boys learning at the same time just didn't work out. The interest began again a couple weeks ago when the weather broke. Again, Reece and Gavin aren't very patient and they expect to be X-treme Bmx Bikers immediately. But they were too focused on "pedaling". I decided to take off their pedals, so they didn't have to worry about that. We practiced for a day "gliding" down the driveway, down the sidewalk, ect. Once they learned the art of balancing, I put the pedals back on. And off they went!! We are still in the process of learning, but every ride they are getting better! Today we are practicing from a stand still start. You hear them say," glide, glide, peddle." Just for a saftey measure, I will make sure we practice breaking today as well!!

So don't waste anytime. If you are teaching your child to ride the bike, take the peddles off first!
Off to bike!

Reece and his donuts

Reece just absolutely loves donuts. And every time Aunt Karen comes by, she just happens to bring this special treat! Thanks for the sugar buzz!

When God created the forehead, did he know about Golf Clubs?

I have to say, there will be NO SHORTAGE of material for this blog and it really is a shame I am not a good story teller. So short version: Gavin's forehead and the end of Reece's Driver came together one beautiful, 70 degree, April 16th day. Gavin's head won...........But not unscathed... The two photos are within an hour afterward. He is fine. I was a mess. I am just thankful it hit him in the right place and not his eye socket, nose, mouth or temple.
Reece's driver is a real one... His swing, if you haven't seen it, is a strong one.. We went out there again today. Had some beautiful shots and can't wait to get out on the golf course...

"Well, what about me, Mom?"

Ahhhhhhh, I do for one and I do for the other..... He is a photo of Gavin from last summer, but he still same old grumpy man!!

The Learning Begins

I will probably have lots of little posts until I get used to this.... I have ALOT to learn. For example, how to get these photos in here, in the manner I want them to be displayed IN A TIMELY MANNER??!! Also, should I water mark all of my photos?
Well, here is a nice photo of Reece at a play date with Nicole Distel and her children. We had a wonderful time.

Pardon our dust

In the wake of "keeping up with the Jones", we are late bloomers to the world of blogging, ANY AND ALL ADVICE IS WELCOME!!!!

LIFE IN THE BETTS LANE!

WELCOME,
I have formed this blog to create a site where friends and family can keep tabs on us from afar. Life goes by so very fast and it can be easily a year that goes by within a blink of an eye. So in between the years, click here, to see what we are up to! We welcome all friends and family...... Can't wait to hear from you!