Look Ma, no training wheels!

 I love balance bikes. Have I mentioned that? I think they're such a cool idea. Here she is, just weeks from being four, and Papa has presented Maia with Adrian's old bike. No training wheels.

The bike was a little big for her yet. But she was pretty determined to do it.  Unfortunately, one of her favorite parts of riding her balance bike includes doing small circles, turns and figure 8s.  Easy peasy with the balance bike, but learning on a standard bike takes some time and practice.

But here's her third attempt on the big kid bike, with a little help from Papa. On a balmy, 94º evening.

And while Maia was busy, Parker thought he needed to check this thing out.