Saturday, May 31, 2008

Birthday Bikes Seven Weeks Early

Ethan will turn 6 in six weeks, and Baxter will turn 4 in eight weeks, but they got their birthday presents from us today. Why? Because we got them bicycles, and we didn't want them to miss out on half a summer of riding bikes. I don't know if we've ever seen the two of them as excited as they were this morning!

Even Maranatha had a good time running after them and trying to "help". :-)


After dinner tonight, they decided they wanted to get in a little more riding... so off they went!

Being a parent gives so much insight into the nature of God... because as their mom and dad, we were so delighted to give them these gifts that were so well-suited for them... but how much MORE God must love us with the amazing gifts He gives!

5 comments:

courtney said...

Love the bikes! I'm so glad the boys are enjoying them- it's such a rite of passage in child-hood, isn't it?! Our oldest got a "big girl bike" for her 5th birthday last summer, now she wants to take the training wheels off- not sure we are ready for that, but you can't stop them from growing, can you?
CourtneyS

Anonymous said...

What a great idea to give the bikes early! You are such super parents!

Anonymous said...

Jess I love the pics, I bet the boys are loving their bikes, how fun!! It's neat to see them riding them. Mei Mei is too cute chasing after them!!!Love you guys! Happy Early Birthdays to the boys from us!!!
J and G

Anonymous said...

Ah, bikes... Great birthday present idea! I know the boys are loving those. - Rob

Anonymous said...

I'm so excited about their bikes! I know they are so thrilled! That park will be perfect for them! Maranatha is precious running after them. They will look so forward to their bike-time!