Gymnastics Graduation

At the beginning of each class the children have a chance to stand up and do a pose as the teacher calls their name. At the end of each class the children have a chance to swing on the rope swing. And each class N shrinks and refuses (he's done this since the first class in September). Well, something changed on both fronts at graduation...and you can hear the genuine surprise in my voice while he's on the rope.

Throw Your Teddy Bear

Here's N in his gymnastics class, you can also see cousin Inger in the pink shirt and piggy tails.

1st Tumbling Class

not really sure about what to think...

I was so excited to get N into a few classes this fall, here's a few shots from our morning class with cousin Inger. All class shots taken by E!

the 4 of us

balance

obstacle course

roll!

rope

stamps!

the starting star

ta-da!

Weekend of Sweet Treats

So not everything sweet consists of sugar, right?

(E: 4 1/2, L: 8 mos.)

We had a lovely end to our week with family and friends, and some sugar thrown in for good measure. Auntie Karlee and Laila spent most of Thursday with us cheering E on in her final gymnastics class of the session, which was rewarded with a trip to Trophy Cupcakes!

(ta-da)

(vanilla vanilla w/a blue parasol)

We're also trying to break up the monotony at home with D gone (it's my experience that the busier I stay, the quicker time passes) and were invited to spend Friday night over at the Many's. Jen and I got in a real girl's night out, while the kids played and watched a movie with a sitter. Later in the day on Saturday E and I met up with all of them for pizza and a trip to Molly Moon's for ice cream. The line snaked all around the store and out the door (on a chilly March evening no less), but our patience was rewarded with sinfully delicious scoops of salted carmel, coconut chunk, and blood orange sorbet.

(outside looking in)

The BIG 0-4

Fun with Friends at her 4-year-old Gymnastics Birthday Party!

Rhythmic Gymnastics

This proved to be a very good idea for E. She shines. She's always first in line and meets every request from her instructor with a convincingly excited "I can do it!"

(balloon tap warm-up)

(parchute warm-up)

(trampoline work)

(forward roll)

(obsticle course)

(balance beam)

(teacher helping her with foot placement)

(bar work)

(they end each class with a swing and jump-off from the rope)