Summer time Grilling and Bike Rides

I love summer and the best parts about it are being outside and grilling out!  Luckily, we got to do both today.  The sun only peaked through the clouds, but it was still warm enough for a bike ride and for Keith to throw some steaks and corn on the grill.  Such a special day.

Thanks to the Dawsons for letting us borrow their bike attachment - we are checking it out to see if Samantha would enjoy one, if we got one.  She was on the fence about it, as you will see.  But, it is a nice way to get the whole family out.

Initial reaction - I think I'd describe this as pure panic.  I'm thinking that her thoughts went something like this "WHAT IS THIS DEATH TRAP YOU ARE PUTTING ME IN!?"  We just kept promising that it would indeed be fun and that a "cook" (cookie) would be awaiting her return.  Yes, I am not above bribery. ;)

Okay, better without the helmet.  But still some resigned hesitation -- the apprehension is written all over her face.

One last look before the tarp came down and the ride began.  Frankly I don't know why she seems so traumatized...I'd much rather sit in a cushioned seat with someone driving me around than have that bike seat wedged up my butt the whole ride.  ;)  Kids have no idea how good they have it!

Finally we got going and it was actually a lot of fun and Samantha truly seemed to enjoy herself!  I thought this contraption was SO cool - baby was rolling in style (thanks Heather for the Cadillac of rides for her). ;)  

As great as it was to hear her laughing or talking to the things around her, I have to say that I am no bike rider.  After 2 bike rides today and an hour workout this morning, I am sore and feeling much older than 30.  Ouch!

Lastly, the night was ended with Keith's grilling cuisine.  Samantha quickly noticed and became fascinated with our corn on the cob.  We tried to shave some off for her, but NO she wanted to whole cob to eat from and boy did she!  I think we can succesfully add corn to the veggie-like menu. :)