A new set of wheels

A couple of weeks ago (when it was sunshiny and cheery) Zoe got a big girl bike. If you wanted to experience extreme excitement our house was the place to be.

We actually ordered a bike weeks ago and I finally got notice that it had been lost while being shipped "site to store". I was truly annoyed. Every time Zoe saw someone on a bike she asked where her bike was. We finally decided to just go into town to the Madison Bicycle Shop and just bring one home. It was a little pricier... but oh so worth it.

Zoe and I had stopped at the bike shop once to see what size bike to buy, so I knew they only had 2 or 3 models available to choose from. Any of them would have been fine with me so I stayed home with a napping Ana while the bike buying became a Daddy + Daughter occasion.

When Nick and Zoe got home they were both beaming. He was happy with each bike they had to offer and since the prices were all about the same he let Zoe pick out her very own bike. She also picked out a basket with flowers and an orange bell. Talk about a thrilled girl. She was so excited and so giddy with happiness.
Nick was happy to get his bike out of the shed, too. After a little coaxing Zoe followed Nick in the road. She is a stickler for her rules... and it was REALLY hard for her to accept that it was OK to be in the road as long as she was with Daddy or Mommy (or both). I guess that's a good thing, huh?
Ana inherited the car Zoe got for her first birthday. She was also one thrilled little girl. Just look at this photo and imagine those little chunky arms shake shake shaking with excitement.
I'm sure I will be seeing this site many more times (probably even with the same dress since it's the current favorite). This first ride/walk around the neighborhood was the best, though.
It's hard watching your babies grow older... but my heart is full just know that they are both growing so happily.