Bike Party - Part 2

The next portion of Cody and Jaden's party was a series of bike activities scattered around the cul-de-sac. It was SO wonderful having multiple family members attending the boys' party so that we could have help managing each of these stations. To help the kids keep track of which stations they visited, we gave them all bike "passports." Upon completion of each activity, they'd get a star sticker to cover each number. 

When we first got outside, task #1 for the kids was attaching their new bike baskets to the front of their bikes.

Then, we sat the kiddos down for some instructions and safety rules. Don't they all look thrilled? :) A few of the boys' friends had younger siblings tag along too, if you're wondering why there are some extra kids in the picture...

Just in case of injury, we were prepared for some skinned knees or elbows! Cody and Jaden chose the band-aid designs.

And here are all the stations!

#1: FOLLOW THE SIGNS

My mom guided the kids through this one. The kids rode down the sidewalk and obeyed each of the following signs-- stop sign, school crossing (stopped and sang their ABCs), yield, RR crossing (stop and say, "Choo, choo!," curvy road sign (weave their bikes back and forth), do not enter (turn around and complete the signs one more time).

#2: BIKE DANCE

The kids followed the arrows in and out of the cones and tried not to get too dizzy! Uncle Andrew expertly managed this station while simultaneously keeping 1-year-old Ben happy in his stroller.

#3: BUMPY RIDE

Homemade speed bumps (made from pool noodles cut in half) made for a challenging ride in this station!

#4: PAPER ROUTE

This was one of the more memorable stations for Jaden and Cody. The kids were given a stack of mini rolled-up newspapers to put inside their bike baskets. As they rode along the sidewalk, the kids delivered the papers by tossing them into various containers.

#5: SUPER STOPPER

This station was more difficult than it appeared! From the starting line, the kids biked quickly towards this row of cones. The goal was to stop as close as possible to the cones without knocking them over.

#6: BIKE DASH

How fast can your bike (or in Zoey's case, your scooter) go? Daddy timed the kids as they raced from one line to the next, and the kids tried to beat their own time.

#7: BIKE WASH

At this stop, the kids could wash their bike in two different ways-- manually with soapy water and a sponge...

...or the drive-through car wash express!

#8: FIGURE 8

self-explanatory :)

#9: PARKING "BREAK"

At this final station, if the kids demonstrated good parking between the lines, they could take a break...

...with a cool glass of lemonade. It was a muggy morning, so some kids visited this station several times! I love the sign that Jaden and Cody created for this. :)

When the kids showed me their completed passport, they earned a piece of candy, either a Twix (Cody's favorite) or a Kit Kat (Jaden's favorite).

The kids seemed to enjoy the freedom to ride around the cul-de-sac, although some of them were a little flustered by the idea of completing the stations out of order. Thankfully, no injuries occurred, and all the kids successfully completed their passports.