We went for a short hike this morning at a local trail we found a month ago.  We took a different, slightly hillier trail this time, and the boys were excited to explore.  Logan had fun climbing up some big steps while Connor wanted to climb up a big rock with Stuart.  Logan was excited to go to the playground area, so we even ran for a bit to get there.  We had a snack at the playground, then the boys played at the structures for awhile.  On the walk back, we saw a woodpecker, a lizard and a mouse (maybe) inside a dirt hole.  The kids were thrilled to see the different creatures.  Connor did quite well this time, walking on his own at least 3/4 of the entire mile walk we did.

    This afternoon we were hanging out with two families across the streets.  The boys played hide and seek, ran around, then played with basketballs.  Later one boy suggested riding bike to his school to play at the playgrounds, and Logan was interested to go with them.  We agreed to go only if Logan would ride his bike there too; Logan initially wanted us to drive but finally agreed.  All the families got ready and took off.  Connor and I fell behind as Connor was picking his choice of vehicle.  He did not want the balance bike or push bike, and he decided on the buggie.  I had to clean it up quickly as it had not been used for a season.  Connor barely fitted in it now as his legs are longer, but he managed and we were on our way too.

     After we walked to the local school, Joaquin and Caleb were already flying their kites while Logan, Abby and Antonio were playing at the structure.  Connor joined them at the structure too.  It was quite windy by then and the kites were flying very well.  Caleb accidentally let go of the roller and the kite flew away.  The dad and Caleb tried to run after it down the field but were unsuccessful.  The kite ended up being stuck at a palm tree just a street away.  They decided to ride their bikes to go look for it while the rest of us continued to play.  A long time later, we had fun playing and had a snack, but Sam/Caleb had not returned, so the rest of us decided to head home.  Since Stuart had to help carried Caleb’s bike home, I ended up pushing Connor’s buggie while supervising Logan and Joaquin riding their bikes.  Joaquin is older and very good with his bike.  He rode fast but would always stop before we made any turns or any crossings.  Logan actually did very well riding behind him but definitely not as fast.  I had to run at times pushing Connor and running after Logan.  Logan got slightly nervous twice and needed to know that I was there for him, but I ended up having to give him only a couple of gentle pushes up the ramps.  He managed quite well crossing streets and making turns.  I was worried that he would fall as he had fallen twice on their way to the school according to Stuart.  I was proud of the boys when we arrived home.  Sam/Caleb actually came riding back shortly after along with the rest of the gang too.  It was quite an interesting afternoon.