Get Your Bike On with BikeBandit!

bikebanditsWith a family of bikers it’s hard to not hear about all the latest model, parts, and gear out there. Personally, I’m not a rider. I’d like to one day, but for now I’m stuck with four wheels. But that doesn’t stop me from checking out the various products out there to pick up as gifts for my family.

One of my favorite places to check out motorcycle parts online is BikeBandit.com. The website is filled with awesome stuff. It’s is so easy to navigate and find what you are looking for. Or even get sucked into a rabbit hole of things you may not have been looking for. Like these Icon Gloves. I can’t get past how cool this website is. The gear available is from some of the best brands available and ordering is super easy.

bikebandits2I have tried talking my wife into riding a nice super bike with me. Or even a dirt bike. Doesn’t matter which but trying to get her on one of these bikes is next to impossible. She will ride with her dad or her younger brother, but not me. What’s up with that? Either way I still love her. When I’m checking out different Yamaha parts on the site she may come over and tell me to “not even think about it” or that “I must be crazy if I’m getting one of those”. Well maybe one day I will be, and when I do it will be a big surprise to her but I know where I will do most of my shopping to get what I need. I’ll just have it delivered to my buddies house instead. 🙂

BikeBandit is a great website to check out. The selection is incredible and worth spending a few hours checking out. Whenever I’m looking for something for the riders in my family I know exactly where to go. It’s easy and that’s what matters to me.

BikeBandit.com sponsored this post in exchange for an honest review. Please visit BikeBandit.com for more awesome products that can help make your riding life better!

Children’s Books – I Think I Was Bit By a Mosquito

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Back in October of 2012, I worked on one of my first eBooks with the very talented author named Charlene Christie. She contacted me asking for illustrations for her book I Think I Was Bit By a Mosquito. The story was great so I immediately got to work on it. I ended up also doing the lettering in English and Spanish. So it doesn’t matter if you speak Spanish or English both are available!

Amazon’s Description: 
One of the Best Books for Toddlers age 1-5. Your child will love this book, especially with the Free Audio Version offer at the end of the book. Toddler tested and approved! I think I was bit a mosquito is a book that will put a smile on your little one’s face every time you read it. Little Timmy is in a bit of a bind. He gets home from school to find that he is itchy everywhere! Your toddler will be able to follow along with Little Timmy as he scratches away; one body part after the other. Among the books about body parts for children here on Amazon, I think I was bit by a Mosquito will benefit your child in three ways! First, it is a wonderful learning tool for younger toddlers who are just becoming familiar with their bodies and are curious about their various body parts. I Think I was Bit by a Mosquito covers an incredible 18 body parts! A great educational book for kids age 1-5. The second piece is that I think I was bit by a Mosquito is such a fun book that even kids who are already familiar with the body parts being mentioned will love mimicking the actions of little Timmy and playing along. The third benefit is that your child will learn the art of rhyming while having an awesome time.

My toddler loves to pretend that he is itchy everywhere just like little Timmy and your toddler will too. Try this out with your little one and it will be nothing but fun and giggles; creating memories that you will cherish forever.

You can find I Think I Was Bit By a Mosquito in digital and paperback in the Amazon store. Check it out today!

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2016 a Year in St. Louis Dad Photos

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Looking back at 2016 I would have to say that our family rocked it. We made a lot of fun memories and had a great time in the process. We had a lot of fun going to different events, spending time together with only our little family and also all of the times we spent with our much larger extended family. There were a lot of laughs and many tears, but all in all the Williams family rocked St. Louis this year and we plan on continuing rocking it for 2017.

So as I was going through my photos from the past year and I thought it would be nice to share these 15 favorite Instagram pictures from 2016. Enjoy!

Photo #1

This past year we had many opportunities to check out several Disney shows in downtown St. Louis. It was so awesome seeing our kids faces light up when the shows began!

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2016 was also the first year that I have presented at a couple major conferences. It was so cool being able to share my knowledge with others within the education and technology fields.

#METC16 slide deck for Meet The Google Admin Console https://goo.gl/FVsCDg #gafe #certified

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Photo #3

The Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a yearly favorite event to check out. This year it was rainy, much like the year before but we still had a lot of fun.

Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parade! #stpatricksday #parade #pinchme

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Photo #4

 And right after St. Patty’s Day there’s Easter! Going to Eckert’s this year for their egg-hunt was a rainy day blast. The kids had so much fun that day.

Can’t wait to do some egg hunting with these two kiddos. #egghunt #easter

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Photo #5

One of the very few dates my wife and I actually had in 2016. The day together was made even better by spending it with my beautiful wife.

Go Cards! #stlcards #cardinals

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Photo #6

Spending time together with our family was a high priority for us in 2016.

Just some of my favorite people. #family (photo credit to manranda)

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Photo #7

My little guy even went all out this summer jumping into the water like a professional.

Stuntman Alex #swimming #kids #4th

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Photo #8

A float trip without kids? That was definitely a highlight of the year. Except the storm that followed, that was a little intense.

Had a blast floating this weekend with some awesome people! #floating #blackriver #gopro

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Photo #9

My baby girl started Kindergarten this year!

First day of school treat! She says she’s ready to go back tomorrow! #kindergartenrockstar

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Photo #10

Apple picking at Eckert’s was also one of the kids favorite things we did in 2016. 

Apple picking at #Eckerts! They are mighty tasty!

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Photo #11

Tigger is still a popular sidekick. Even though she thought about putting him away, he was back the next day in her arms!

Photo #12

Summer isn’t over until you can jump in some muddy puddles! 

Family reunion fun! #muddypuddles

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Photo #13

Dad’s a Halloween hot dog! The kids said that I made them too hungry and can’t wear this costume anymore.

Trick or treat! Smell our feet! #halloween #extrastinky #hotdog #supergirl #candy #parenttax

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Photo #14

We will take any picture we can get, even if it’s ruined by a tongue. 

Happy Thanksgiving from the Williams family!

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Photo #15

This past year has been amazing. My kids are growing up with two parents that love them beyond words can describe and I myself have never been so lucky to have three incredible people in my life. Our new family tradition is posted below, going to Waffle House Christmas morning. There was a bit of a wait but it didn’t take too much time before we were shoveling hash browns and waffles down our gullets.

Christmas breakfast at #wafflehouse this morning with my awesome family! #hashbrowns

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Thank you for sticking around this past year reading St. Louis Dad. Here’s to 2017 and all the memories it will bring with it!