First Big Wheels

Tamlin was in for a surprise this week.  Thanks to an excellent sale and some cash from his Grandpa Ralph, we were able to get Tam his first big wheel bike.  He has been working hard on trying to use pedals, so we thought this would be an awesome reward for him to use this summer.

Of course the bike required "some assembly by adult."  Okay.  This was the first of these "some assembly" toys we've had to deal with and it wasn't too bad. It didn't require any adult beverages to enhance the reading of the instructions.  (Even if the instructions forgot to include a step #4).  I quickly  whipped this together during the boys' afternoon nap.  Brian helped by informing me where the mallet was (thanks).

Jude was the first kiddo up and he fell in love with the box.

Tamlin awoke a little later and saw the empty box in the family room.  He immediately wanted to know where the tricycle was and if it was for him.  Brian told him to look in the box...
Which led to Tam being boxed up, scooped up, and brought outside for the reveal.

Tam emerged with a huge grin on his face!

"Wow"

Tamlin loved the flag.

His legs are just a spot short so we tucked a pillow behind him.  I'll whip him up a car pillow later this week.  He can just make it go under his own power.  We also tried going down the hill...Tam stopped mid-way down and decided it was too fast.  Once he stopped, he started again a bit slower.

What a great ride!