Tuesday, June 29, 2010

ONE TIMES A CHARM!

I don't know why we underestimated Veronica's coordination?

She had her training wheels on UNTIL NOW!

Yes, I know, she's already 6 1/2, but she is "my baby."

Well, this past weekend, she wanted those training wheels OFF!

My husband took them off, and literally, sent her on her way.

Well, not too far away, he was running along side her.

And now, she's a little more independent.

But, she's still a baby to me!
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36 comments:

  1. RoseBelleJune 29, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    She's a brave girl. My son was scared to take off his training wheels. I think he learned to bike on his own when he was six too. Looking at your picture reminds me of my two eldest taking off the first time on their bikes.

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  2. The Farmer FilesJune 29, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    And now she is riding as if she never had training wheels!

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  3. BuckeroomamaJune 29, 2010 at 2:06 AM

    A milestone, for sure! Go, Veronica! :)

    It's like we can't wait for them to do certain things and when they finally do, we're just that bit wistful...

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  4. DeniseJune 29, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    Woo Hoo, Go Veronica Go.

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  5. KimberlyJune 29, 2010 at 4:43 AM

    Good for her! I think this is a good reminder that we sometimes push kids too fast into things, when if we'd wait until they're ready, they can take off and "fly" all on their own. :)

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  6. StephanieJune 29, 2010 at 5:06 AM

    Jacob was just like that. As soon as we took him off he was gone. Amazes me how fast they can learn and with others it takes so long - it took Lucas forever to learn to ride without training wheels.

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  7. AmandaJune 29, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    What a big girl! You and I are a lot alike I think.. I still call my 5 year old my baby! :) (he's my oldest)

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  8. SusieJune 29, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    My youngest still has her wheels on too. We really need to work on that!

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  9. StacyJune 29, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    Aw, just like Zoe!! Zoe is 6 1/2 too and I think the last of our friends kids that still had her training wheels on. I guess they just know when they are ready! Way to V!

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  10. StacyJune 29, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    I meant to say way to go V!

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  11. StacyJune 29, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    I meant to say way to go V!

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  12. LaurenJune 29, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    awww- look at her go!!!

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  13. McCrakensx4June 29, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    That is awesome! Isn't it funny how we just want to hold on to the youngest and not let them grow up?! Great job on riding your 2 wheeler! And you know what I find funny...is that is usually takes my younger one on time at all to do the things that my older one took forever to do! Happy riding to V!

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  14. Mommy, I'm HomeJune 29, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    YEAH, VERONICA! You go! (But not too far!)

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  15. HeleneJune 29, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Yeah Veronica!!!! Yet another bittersweet milestone, right??

    Cole can now ride without his training wheels but Bella is still a little too nervous to let hers go!

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  16. MostlygroceryJune 29, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Smooth sailing Alicia. Awesome that you're able to catch everything on camera!

    -Paul

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  17. NinaJune 29, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    My 7 year old is still holding onto those training wheels. We are trying but we have no good place to go riding so he just doesn't get that practice that he needs.

    Looks like your baby has the hang of it.

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  18. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    that fun and beautiful shots...
    bike riding is cool for kids.

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  19. RobynJune 29, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    WooHooo Look at her go! That's exciting!

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  20. amandaJune 29, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    how fun!! we have a barn hill. so i'm assuming when the girls are ready for no training wheels...they'll be flying down the hill. ((at least that is what shaun says))

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  21. UnknownJune 29, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    she looks like she's having fun! so true..at least you got it all down on the camera:):) I can't wait to get my 5 yr. old her first bike.That will be quite an experience...lol.

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  22. Kelli WJune 29, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Yay for Veronica! I think maybe you do things for the youngest slower, so they will stay the baby just a little while longer:)

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  23. Alicia W.June 29, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    That's great for Veronica! No matter how old, they will always be our babies. :) Never too big for our laps.

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  24. SarahJune 29, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Delighted to meet you today. I hope you don't mind if I splash around a bit to get to know you. This looks like a delightful spot to slip off my shoes and drench myself in goodness.

    Splashin,
    Sara

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  25. Casey's trioJune 29, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Hooray Veronica!

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  26. Liz MaysJune 29, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Look at her go! You'd think she's been riding for years!

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  27. Muthering HeightsJune 29, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    Wow, that's impressive!

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  28. L2LJune 29, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    rock it Veronica!!! We are sooo proud of you!!!!

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  29. Karen MortensenJune 29, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Good for her. What will happen to you when she starts driving??

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  30. julesJune 29, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    That's a tough thing to do....let your baby grow up.

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  31. Honey MommyJune 29, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    There goes your baby... *sniff!

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  32. Veronica LeeJune 29, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Way to go Veronica! I'm so proud of her.

    Happy Wednesday, Alicia.

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  33. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    Awww..how sweet is that!!!
    Well, good luck to Veronica, and to you for seeing your baby grow..and to your husband for running after every now and then :)
    Have a lovely time with your beautiful family...

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  34. He & Me + 3June 29, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    That is so awesome. Yeah veronica. Great job.

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  35. Mamí♥PictureJune 30, 2010 at 12:26 AM

    My Baby Girl (8yr. old) had training wheels until last month. She did great!

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  36. jen@odbtJuly 1, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    That's exactly how I felt too. Good for Veronica - way to go!

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