Bike Rides and Alki

Josie and Marty took their first bike ride of the season on Saturday. Unfortunately, I'm a bit too big and off balance to roller blade (or "roll my blades" as Josie calls it) next to them. I took the car and Josie and Marty rode the bike from our house down to Alki. Josie did GREAT. Last year she would get a bit antsy in the back but this time she just sat back and enjoyed the view. Marty kept hearing little comments from the back seat and because of the wind couldn't hear her very well so he would stop and ask her what she said and she would also respond "I just say 'whoa', Dad."

We met our friend Simone down at the beach and Josie and Marty built sand castles. After awhile Josie was ready for her favorite nearby park, the Whale Tail Park.

Here is the much requested "under dog"

And the "up high"

And the whole thing in action

Whenever just Josie and I go to this park she is always disappointed that I'm not taller to help her up the whale tail. One of the many good reasons to have a tall Dad!

After a great lunch at Pegasus (thanks Dawna and Kurt for the gift certificate... you didn't think we'd waste any time using it did you? :) Marty and Josie loaded the bike on the bus which let them off 5 or so blocks from our house and then they pedaled home.