In the Pacific Northwest July 4th is considered the beginning of Summer. Growing up Summer meant visiting my cousins in Arizona and Texas. Talk about sun, heat and fun! We'd play outside for a majority of the day and on into the night. To be able to live through all that heat, we had to have water. We were either: • In the water • On the water or • Using water to stay cool! I guess, to be more accurate, I really should say cooler. NO one can say they're cool in 110° + heat! FUN in the … [Read more...]
Bike Riding with Your Child
Bike riding with your child(ren) is a great family activity! I have many wonderful memories of bike trips over the years with my family, as a kiddo, and, later as a parent. To get your kidlet enthusiastic about riding, you'll want to start them straightaway. At the moment, I’m technically carbo-loading and psyching myself up to get out on my bike for another training ride. Problem is—I’d rather ride WITH someone and in temperatures not quite so hot! But, as my departure date is looming, I … [Read more...]