We are working on getting another biker in the house

Little was more than ready to pull her "big girl" bike out of storage

Our street isn't the best place for biking so we loaded it into the car and headed for the park

This awesome park is about 10 minutes from our house, just over the bottom bridge

There are all sorts of "roads" around the park and G was happy to pedal away

Hopefully we can get the training wheels off before to long and away she'll go

   

Biking Buds

Living in Brasil has perks

To name one of my favorites...

It never gets cold

which means countless bike rides for a wimp like me that can't handle the cold

Most mornings Rob and & take along our buddy

It used to be two buddies but J outgrew the trailer

One of G's favorite stops

It's usually our turnaround point 

Her reward is getting to drive the train for a few minutes

while Rob and I stretch and rest

Finding a jackfruit fruit along the way

Biker Chick

One of the very best parts of living in Brasil is the weather

It can't be beat

except this week when we've had rain almost everyday...but it's needed

Typically I can get out on my bike 2-3 times a week, every week

without having to wear warm socks, jacket, long pants, etc

it's the best for this sun loving girl

Bits and Pieces

M&M's even exist in Brasil

Nasty corner of our driveway that has punctured 2 holes in our van tire.  Finding a replacement has been an ordeal. 

Picked some beautiful fennel from the Embassy gardens this past week

Rob has ridden into work a few times with the princess.  This particular morning she had woke up super early so her bike ride included a little snooze in the trailer

Checking out pre-schools with my baby

Took the older three to see Beauty & the Beast.  It's a strange feeling to watch a movie in Brasil.  You walk into the theater and feel like you are being transported back to the USA.  The movies are in English, popcorn and sodas are just as large and it's just an odd feeling.

Girlies enjoying their new favorite treat, acai while watching Sam's volleyball team compete in a tournament

Sam's team took third place.  In the semi-final they came within 1 point of beating the best team.  It came down to a bad call and speculation that the ref was friends with someone on the other team.  Just another day in Brasil :)