For my birthday on Monday the 3rd, we planned a family bike ride on the Banks/Vernonia Trail. We planned on canning pears the Saturday before, but since they weren't ready, we switched our plans to bike ride on Saturday and can pears on Monday.
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| We had to take both our cars to get all the bikes to the trailhead. |
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| Nicholas on his bike and Mike on roller blades pushing the double stroller. Not the smartest way to push a stroller, but it works pretty good on this trail. |
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Water break! Zach decided not to stop and is up ahead. (Can you see him?)
Later that evening, Mike and I went to Red Robin for my free birthday burger and ice cream. |
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| My birthday - fraught with pears! All hands on deck! |
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| I like to cook them outside on the campstove. Thirty-four quarts! |
We then went to the park for a Labor Day picnic with friends.
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| David ended up dirty and happy! |
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| Sweet Gabriel in the swing, 11 weeks old |
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| Gabe is getting good use out of the Tinker Bell chair. David is showing him how to play cars. |
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| Smiles from David and Gabe at 12 weeks old. |
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| Gabe getting himself in an awkward position in an effort to get his thumb in his mouth. |
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| Three month old Gabey! |
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| Gabe and Nicholas |
Taking the plunge and getting that diaper off 4-year-old David!
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| Books, treats for going potty in the toilet, and a doll that wets to demonstrate how it's done. |
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| Toys for David as rewards for going in the toilet, and snacks and drinks. |
Overall, it was successful! He's certainly old enough and smart enough to catch on and we are so proud of him!
Family photo shoot:
