I had the awesome priveledge of spending the 4th of July this year at my grandparents house on Whidbey Island. It was a fabulous good time! We played volleyball,the kids ran around like maniacs, eric and grandma opened their birthday presents, the boys had target practice in the woods, we played cards, sat around and schmoozed with half a dozen relatives, and we bbq'd everything from brats to burgers, to oysters..But the best part for Eric, (aside from getting that cool new bike from grandma for his birthday,)was his right of passage in learning to ride a dirt bike. I come from a long line of dirt bike enthusiasts, and all boys learn how to ride at a certain point...today was Erics day! He looked so small as the helmet and goggles were placed on his head and chest guard was firmly inplace. Once he was instructed on how the little 50 worked, he was off like a shot! So fast, infact, that his cousin brian had to chase him down as he careened into the tall grass at the edge of the garden...haha. His next venture took him zigzagging his back wheel a bit before hitting a bump and flying off..the bike landing his foot. He was dazed a moment, but then was met by awesome applause by all the men and boys shouting "GREAT CRASH, KID! THAT WAS AWESOME!" Aaw yes, he had passed into slight manhood today, and earned the respect of his elders...*wipes a tear* His grandpa would be proud!
2 comments:
Aww, your little boy is growing up, and becoming Evel Knievel. :)
That's awesome! I wish I would have been taught that as a kid.
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