Biking at the Park

Talon has been practicing riding his new bike at the park.  The park is much safer and easier than the rocky driveway and the weedy hole-ridden pasture at home.  He is still a bit shaky and stayed on the grass during the first trip to the park.  But these photos are from the second trip to the park...

And Talon gave the paved exercise path a go!  Look at him concentrate and...

Off he goes!

Talon is so proud of his new skill.  And Mom and Dad are too.  We were a bit worried for his sake since he was so frustrated and discouraged at first.  Learning new gross motor skills is always a bit of a challenge for Talon but we took it slow and easy and step by step.  And now he is peddling like a pro!  

Well, some day soon he will be peddling like a pro.  It is funny how many things a newbie has to learn about riding that we 'old hands' never think about:  coasting, tapping the brakes to slow but not stop, turning, veering around holes and obstacles,  stand up pedaling for more power and braking. 

Ah, braking! Braking is such an important riding skill to master.  I sure hope Talon starts remembering to use the brakes soon.  He brakes like Fred Flintstone which isn't very efficient and is quite terrifying for his parents! 

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Winter Swingtime

Look! Nary a jacket-- in January!!

So far winter here has been temperate-- no snow or ice storms or minus 0 windchills. That is just fine with us.

Well, Talon would like at least one decent snow but he is enjoying all of the out of the ordinary winter parktime and outdoor playtime. 

 

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At Posey Park...

Views from the top of the slide:

Many Oklahoma trees are misshapen from icestorms

Loved this steeple peeking through the trees-- I think I worked at this church a few years ago providing speech therapy to their preschool class.

Ground level views:

Broken glass doesn't belong at a park but it is a pretty color

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Park and Splash

Yesterday's fun--- but it was so hot !

Time to cool off!

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Slide Racing!

Peek a boo!

Talon begged and begged and Jim caved--- Of course, I helped by mentioning that Mama, Gram, Pa, and Uncle Torrey all slide!


Jim: Hey, that's cheating!

Talon: You snooze you lose, old man!

Stuck?

Ready, Set, Go!

And the winner is....

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Family Fun at Kidsview Park in Longview!

Talon likes this swing! He's never been too into swings especially after I accidently dumped him out of one when he was a baby!

All aboard, Torrey!

Are these azaleas? Didn't know they bloomed in the fall. Maybe only in Longview...

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Fall Break Zoo Trip!

Friday was the most perfect day! After more than a week of dreary weather, the day dawned bright and sunny! A bit cool for mid October but ideal for a daytrip to the Tulsa Zoo!

Talon rides a fearsome alligator!

(Practice for our New Orleans trip)

I know, a bit redundant, but we all loved the shiny new zoo train...

Revving up...

Too Sproingy!!

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Duck Duck Goose!

Well, the geese wouldn't let the ducks play. Cantankerous old biddies!

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