Soccer and Ballet

Now that Kayla and Jordan have turned 3 a whole world of opportunities have opened up to them. We had been doing Kindermusik for 3 sessions and I couldn't wait to get them into trying something new. Hence the new classes that they are now enrolled in.

SOCCER!!!!

Jordan started the end of August. He was a little scared to go out on the field at first, but now loves it! He is at Off the Wall Sports in Carmel in a program called Lil Kickers. His class has 3-4 year olds in it and the class runs 50 minutes (a challenge to keep Kayla occupied during that time). During class they start out by doing some easy drills (stretching, running, running backwards, kicking the ball, etc.).


They usually play some games and also kick the ball into the net.



This video is a little blurry....so hard to get a good picture when you are looking through a net :)
Watch as Jordan runs with the soccer ball



Jordan had pictures taken with his class and by himself. Kayla wanted to also get her photo taken.


DANCE!!!!!

Kayla started the middle of September. She also was a little hesitant at first. All of the little girls look so precious in their pink attire. The best part for me is conversing with the other moms as we watch on from the window. Jordan has been wonderful and patient during Kayla's class which is 35 minutes. We found a great dance studio that is only a few minutes from our house called Dance Creations. Kayla's class has about 9 little girls from 3-4 years old. Right now they are doing ballet. They usually stretch and then after becoming butterflies


line up in 1st position.


Miss Stephanie then gives them seeds to plant and they work on pli`e's.



After picking the flowers they line up to march or chass`e across the room one at a time.

They have each had about 3-4 sessions now and what a treat it has been to see them grow already. I can't wait to see what they learn as the months go on!! I am very fortunate that I have Mondays off so that I can take my kids to classes.

Over The Top

On September 12th we ventured down to Conseco Fieldhouse to watch the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey circus. This was Kayla and Jordan's first time to the circus. They really enjoyed it a lot.....I believe that Jordan liked seeing all of the animals (especially the tigers) and Kayla loved the trapeze artists.

We got there a little early to enjoy the pre-show:

Kayla got to dress up just like the performers

Juggling!!!

Waiting for the show to begin



The Ringmaster

BOUNCE!!!!!!





VROOM!!!!
This was my favorite part.......seven motorcycles in one huge metal ball. I couldn't believe it!



Near the end of the show Kayla was playing peek a boo with the people behind us

Labor Day Weekend

Once again we made our way up to Plymouth, IN to visit with the family over the holiday weekend. We arrived on Saturday afternoon to a gorgeous day. Greg and Jackie had rented a bouncy house/slide for the entire weekend.

This is Andrew (along with Jackson) after his mishap with the bouncy house. He ended up hurting his ankle (also visiting the doctor) and needless to say he wasn't the only victim of the inflatable monster. Many rug burn type injuries were felt by many!!

Other fun things to keep the kids occupied:

Playing dressup with Kayla's necklaces, bracelets, and huge fake diamond ring (as shown on Jordan's finger)

tractor rides

climbing up the slide

playing basketball

riding bikes

playing with the mysterious cat that showed up out of nowhere


Playing the organ that has now found a home at our house


We always try to make it to the Blueberry Festival at least once to shop and to see the fireworks spectacular on Sunday night. This year the girls went without kids and walked the entire thing (not nearly as many cool things to buy as in years past.....but, I still spent money). Later that evening we braved the crowds to watch the fireworks. Everyone had a great time!!!

Cute kid alert:






Enjoying quality family time:

Please pardon the delay

I have to apologize for how behind I have become when it comes to keeping you informed with the happenings of our family. We have had such a crazy, fun summer. I have about a million and one posts that I am behind on and hopefully one day I can get them all on here. In the meantime I am going to start off with things that we have done in September. Thanks for your understanding.

love,
Tanya

4th of July delayed due to rain!!!

We were all set to have a grand celebration with just our family on Saturday. Mother Nature decided to change our plans for us. So, we celebrated America's birthday yesterday.

Jeromy grilled hamburgers and brats (this was the first time on our new grill that my dad gave to us almost a year ago!). We ate outside enjoying the nice weather. I brought out a bunch of outside toys and let the kids go crazy.



They were jumping on the trampoline, playing in the sandbox, and blowing bubbles. Around 8:30pm we decided to start with some sparklers....what fun!



We then made our way out front to light some worms and some transportation fireworks (a helicopter, car, and firetruck......these were neat to see because I don't remember ever seeing these as a kid....the firetruck was awesome.....highly recommended for the cost if you want to purchase anything like this for your child).

These worms are so disgusting.....they look like a pile of you know what. The kids were intrigued by them...at least for a little while.

Now time for the fountains!!!! These were the biggest fireworks that we bought this year. We thought this would be exciting enough for Kayla and Jordan. We got out their chairs and waited for the show that Jeromy was going to put on.


In the background you can hear the screams. By this time they were jumping on the trampoline and all over each other. Jordan lets you know when we are all done!!!

Happy belated 4th of July!!!!