Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Without Training Wheels

It's a Sunday evening.  Mother and daughter visit the church parking lot for another lesson in bike riding without training wheels.


"Mom, I'm scared!  Hang on to me!"
"I'll hold on at first, then I'm going to let go when I know you don't need me; but I'll stay close in case you start to fall."
"Promise?"
"I promise!"

Success!



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27 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    LOVE it! I spent yesterday afternoon teaching my 4 y/o to ride her bike (bending over a TEENY bike for that long = ouchy back!) ... So fun, but I wish there would have been somebody to take pictures!

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  2. YvonneSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Great shot.

    Such a special moment--and it's always great when it ends with SUCCESS!!!!

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  3. BarbalootSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Love the concentration face! I know for a fact that sticking your tongue out helps you balance better:)

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  4. lesaSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    That is always such a great moment for the learner and the teacher.

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  5. Honey I'm Home BlogSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    So cute. AND a metaphor for life as well. I remember these days & I miss them.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  6. Kristina P.September 27, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Awww, this makes me miss Camille!

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  7. Grandma HoneySeptember 27, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I'm struck by how beautiful they both are.

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  8. KerinSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Nothing to fear.... Mom's there to catch you :)
    Nice to have a great mom that will always be there for you!

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  9. CBSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Great Kodachrome!! I really need to remember to do this.

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  10. SaimiSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I should have my neighbor read this post, her 7 year old daughter still hasn't learned to ride a bike!

    Mother and daughter are both so very beautiful!

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  11. StashaSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Oh well done! I like how she sticks her tongue out when concentrating, my boy does the same.

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  12. Julie HarwardSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    How cute that is! Just what every kids need too! ;D

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  13. TeachinfourthSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Connie, this is a WONDERFUl moment in time. I love the tongue of concentration and the sweeping hair showing that mom is moving along at a pace in order to keep up.

    Great capture.

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  14. MindySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Teachinfourth stole the words from me... :)

    I remember learning to ride my own bike so long ago. The fear and anticipation and then the exhilarating sense of triumph when I succeeded. What a great moment you caught.

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  15. wendySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    what a great picture. Oh, the faith of a child in their parent eh.
    makes me think of our Savior
    cause I find myself often these days thinking...
    hang on to me
    I will, until I know you don't need me
    but I'll be here incase you start to fall
    Promise
    ....Promise....

    and that is indeed the promise of an earthly parent and our heavenly parent.

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  16. Jenny LynnSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    That is a great action photo! Watching and helping my children learn to ride a bike is one of my fondest memories.

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  17. JoanieSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I love the expressions on both of their faces!!
    Glad to hear she was successful.

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  18. KazzySeptember 28, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    That is a big day. And very symbolic of life as a mom.

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  19. julesSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Ahhh.....success! I bet she is pretty proud of herself for learning how to ride alone. She will be whizzing around before you know it.

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  20. Grandma Yellow HairSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Brings back so many memories to me!
    Loved my visit here today
    Maggie

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  21. Joy For Your JourneySeptember 28, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Ah there are a lot of lessons that can be learned from that one. :-)

    I was reading you blog. Yellow/navy weddings and new grandbabies!! Your life is like mine.

    Cute baby. And the wedding looks beautiful. I know what you mean about it still looking like cultural hall, felt the same, but when everyone is there I really don't think they notice. It is just afterward when you look at the pictures you notice the walls.

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  22. mCatSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Great pictures but I most especially love the metaphor. I am finding that even for years when I didn't want or need my Mom, she was and is still there.

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  23. Doran & JodySeptember 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    WONDERFUL!
    Just what our Heavenly Father says!

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  24. JuliaSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Hi Connie, thanks for your comment on my blog. I hope that you'll come visit as often as you can.

    I've visited your blog and love the nice family atmosphere.
    The bike without training wheels picture reminded me of when my kids were learning to drive the bike without training wheels for their first time. My words were almost identical.

    Great wedding pictures to capture those precious moments. What a lovely couple. JB

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  25. JulieOctober 3, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I love this picture!! Camille is a NATURAL model isn't she? Look at the flowing hair and everything! :) I love it though, what a great mom she is, and I know where she learned it ;)
    ** I LOVE all the pics from the wedding!! What a gorgeous bride she made, and AWESOME job on the decor, looks like a TON OF WORK!!!!!

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  26. Grumpy Grateful MomOctober 5, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Oh, what a sweet moment to capture. My 5-year-old is just learning to ride a bike. She's good at riding until she notices my husband let go. :)

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  27. TracyOctober 7, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    LOVE that picture!! Classic!!

    The tongue is held just right to accomplish the task at hand!!

    What a happy memory!

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