Well, she has hands, of course, and she's holding on to the handle bars. But that smile compensates for a lack of composition.
Our neighbors were outside, too. Paul asked if Maddie could ride by herself. "No," I replied, as she had only been riding as far as the momentum I provided would carry her. Of course, as soon as I said that she took off down the street.
She had a little help from Ella, Paul's daughter.
It was easier on her back than it was mine! And her help allowed me the opportunity to take these photos.
Maddie also had her first crash. She screamed like something was really wrong but when I got to her, it was just a little scrape. Still, she was scared so I gave her a hug and told her it was time to go in for a bath. Suddenly, the tears stopped and she hopped right back on her bike.