Urban Journals Part 7: Family Caravan by Bike

From Kickball and Meat Grillin' in Brooklyn
Some friends from church (I also invited my friend from work, Angie, and she also attended) had planned a kickball game for this evening, and fortunately the only day this week without record rainfall was today, so we had a warm and dry time. I suggested to the family that we all ride our bikes the 2.2 miles to the event (Brooklyn School Park)--I pulled Ian in a bike trailer, but everyone else rode (Eddie is on training wheels, but he rides pretty fast without issue). Within 20-25 minutes we had safely and effectively reached our destination. 
After a quick meal of grilled meat and lots of fresh fruit, we formed teams and reverted back to being kids (at least the adults). Aaron played the whole game, except when he got frustrated and needed a self-imposed timeout; Eddie stayed true to his self by inserting himself into the game at random times; Meg and I played the entire game, while a friend watched Ian explore the park and get dirty. I had cleaned the fivefingers in the morning so decided to give them the day off; I played mostly in bare feet and felt light and free and fast--but at the expense of very dirty feet. I sensed that we all had a great time, including the bike ride to and from the park. I can't believe how much I love living here in the city.

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  1. I agree we did have fun there as well as the ride to and from. It makes me feel so Portland to ride bikes as a family to a kickball game and BBQ. I don't have any pictures but after we got home Aaron and I joined Aunt Sara and took a bus downtown to watch the Starlight Parade.

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