Fun family time

When we lived in Michigan we got into a habit of jumping on our bikes and riding to different places just for fun.  The kids at those ages would be strapped into our bike trailer and would love to ride along with us!  Well times have changed and now both the big kids are pretty good 2 wheel bike riders so we thought we would give a family bike ride a shot.

 We drove to Greenville and parked outside the Greenville zoo for two reasons: they have an amazing park outside the zoo and the Swamp Rabbit Trail runs right by there.  The tail runs along the Reedy river and with not too far of a ride from where we started you can find yourself in downtown Greenville at falls park.  Of course that is where we biked and stopped for a little picnic dinner.

 The kids were super excited to check out the falls/river.

 Well Leah was a little terrified to start but it didn't take her long to become her fearless self.

 Here was our attempt at a picture with all three kids...

 And that is Henley saying she doesn't want a picture.  When she doesn't want to do what you want her to she throws her arms up so she can slide out of your arms.

That was the best we could get before Chase started pulling too hard on Leah and she was terrified of being pulled in the water.

Don't know if you can make out the look of terror on her face.  It was so much fun riding bikes with the kids.  Our plan was to ride a little further and then when we passed back by falls park to stop at Spill the Beans, one of my favorite ice cream places.  Unfortunately  the skies were starting to get dark and the wind was picking up so we figured we needed to head back before the rain came.  Luckily we made it back and had some playtime on the park before the rain hit and then we drove to Spill the beans for a yummy treat.  I am looking forward to many more bike rides in our future!