E's first bike

Last week we had the great opportunity to spend time at the Lake of the Ozarks (in Mid-Missouri) with Tom's family.  While we were there we celebrated Everett's birthday with the Meyer family.

He actually blew out the candles on his own and didn't cry when we sang Happy Birthday--double bonus! 

You can see he thoroughly enjoyed his cake and ice cream. 

Everett received a lot of awesome gifts from his aunts and uncles--legos, books, cars, diggers.  Basically everything that Everett loves these days!  Another special gift that Everett got was his first bike from Grandpa Meyer ("Bapa") and Grandma Jean.  It is called a Strider bike and it is especially designed for toddlers.  There are no pedals but instead you use your feet (Flintstone style) to balance and ride the bike.  

Everett took to the bike right away but since we've been home from the Lake he doesn't seem to love his helmet as much.  Tom decided to show Everett how it's done (helmet and all).  

Tom's method seemed to work.  He's moving so fast he was blurry in every picture I took (that and I'm using my iPhone camera). 

I'm not going to lie...I think he is so dang cute on his little bike!  I look forward to seeing what adventures his new wheels will bring.