Jan
22
2013
Scarlett just turned three and for her birthday, Ophelia kindly gave her the Balance bike that she has recently graduated from. Scarlett sat on the bike for the first time on Sunday and declared she was ready to ride. We scoffed a little under knowing smiles – Oscar didn’t really get anywhere on it until [...]
Tags: balance bike, Determination, first, perseverence, proud, UNIS
Aug
08
2010
On Monday we bought Oscar his first Big Boy Bike. He and I went downtown to the bike shops on Ba Trieu and picked out a snazzy 16″-wheel bike with NO TRAINING WHEELS! After 2+ years on his balance bike, he was able to jump right on and get going! Check it out: And now [...]
Tags: balance bike, big boy bike, Bike Riding, Ophelia, Oscar
Nov
16
2009
Enjoying the outside life! So, armed with a stroller, flip camera, balance bike, helmet and the Hamada family; we went off for a walk around a small section of Westlake near our abode. It was a gorgeous day, and Oscar had the first opportunity to get out for a long ride (about 3K in all [...]
Tags: Bike Riding, Oscar, Westlake