Day 324 - Indoor Picnic

Our mothers' group, which is now a playgroup, had a Christmas picnic planned for today but with the sudden rain overnight, it had to be relocated indoors. Although Henry doesn't get to see this bunch of little friends so often now, he seemed to have a ball, running around with all the others today. He attempted a tiny slippery dip, threw plastic balls around and had a go on this little bike as well, which he really seemed to enjoy. He even managed to get off the bike at the end all by himself. It was great to see everyone again, even though we didn't quite have our planned picnic!

Day 284 - Ready to Ride!

In a previous post I showed off Henry's little wagon for bike riding. We haven't tried it out yet, mainly because of a cold and rainy weekend, but Henry has been getting used to his helmet, which at first he refused to leave on his head for more than a few seconds. He has gotten used to it now (to the extent that he will go and find it and pop it on) and seems to enjoy the admiring glances he gets when it is on his head! Henry has always liked hats and any other object that he can put on his head, especially if it gets a laugh from us!

Day 271 - Henry's New Wheels

Finally I will be able to get back onto my bike! Dale unexpectedly gave me a bicycle for my birthday in 2009, but when Henry was born last year I really couldn't get a lot of use out of it, until now. We dropped by to see Dale's friend Paul in his bike shop this afternoon to pick this out. Henry's new kiddicarrier is a little trailer to fit on the back of the bike. It's reflective, bright orange, with a seatbelt, insect screen and rain protection. He is still getting used to his little red helmet, but as soon as the rain clears, we will be out to test these new wheels out!

Day 253 - Trackside

Dale was racing at Eastern Creek today so Henry, Mum and I went over to watch in the afternoon. After a not so good start, where Dale felt the clutch slipping on the bike, he ended up in a pretty good spot by the afternoon, ready to start again on Sunday. Henry wasn't sure what to make of it all but I am sure that in good time, if Dale has anything to do with it, Henry will get right into it :)

Day 98 - Dale's Hidden Treasure

Who knew you could buy a motorbike and stash it in the garage for three days until your wife noticed the receipt casually laid out on your bedside table?! Not surprisingly, this fact garnered no less than 41 comments on Dale's Facebook status, once admitted. I have since worked out that this is equivalent to about 70 pairs of shoes which I don't need to hide upon entering the house!