Gymnastics Saturday

Here are a few pictures from gymnastics classes on Saturday.

Cooper's class practiced on their balance~they carried different objects over their heads or with arms out to the side

back hip circle

did you see that?

After warm ups, the girls got to go down to the team gym and use their equipment

Reagan walking on the high beam

Now, she's walking on competition height beam

practicing technique on the low beam

they worked on mounts...

V-sits....

and stretching on the beam

Ready, Set, Go!

Chasing the girls

Kids Say the Darndest Things

I conducted a little interview with Reagan and Cooper last night. Here's how it went...

What is your favorite color?

Reagan: Pink

Cooper: lots of colors ~ blue, yellow, purple and pink

What is your favorite number?

Reagan: 100

Cooper: 3

What is your favorite letter?

Reagan: Y

Cooper: T

What is your favorite cartoon?

Reagan: Dino Dan

Cooper: Dora the Explorer

What is your favorite fruit?

Reagan: apples

Cooper: purple fruit

What is your favorite vegetable?

Reagan: salad

Cooper: a lot of carrots

What is your favorite snack?

Reagan: fruit strip

Cooper: brown snack (?)

What is your favorite dessert?

Reagan: ice cream and cupcakes

Cooper: a lot of ice cream

What is your favorite food?

Reagan: white noodles (Ramen noodles)

Cooper: chocolate sandwich (Nutella)

What is your favorite subject at school?

Reagan: coloring/art

Cooper: playing

What is your favorite thing to do at home?

Reagan: play in the toy room

Cooper: play trains

What is your favorite thing to play outside?

Reagan: play basketball

Cooper: lawnmower

What is your favorite book?

Reagan: the Bible, God is my favorite, He's so awesome!

Cooper: Goodnight Moon

What is your favorite animal?

Reagan: giraffe

Cooper: baby elephants, daddy & mommy elephants

What is your favorite place to visit?

Reagan: beach

Cooper: where all the animals are

Who is your best friend?

Reagan: Emma

Cooper: Noah Lail

What is your favorite thing to do with mommy?

Reagan: color

Cooper: play trains

What is your favorite thing to do with daddy?

Reagan: watch cartoons

Cooper: watch Dora

What is your favorite thing to do with your brother/sister?

Reagan: watch cartoons

Cooper: dig in the mud

What makes you happy?

Reagan: when I play with mommy

Cooper: play with a lot of trains, lawnmowers and firetrucks

What makes you sad?

Reagan: when Cooper doesn't obey mommy

Cooper: when Reagan pinched me

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Reagan: nothing, I don't want to be big

Cooper: just play

More Gymnastics Videos

Finally, the last of the gymnastics videos have uploaded.

Reagan doing dips on the high beam

Cooper and his classmates. He tried to be nice to this little girl, but she didn't like him getting too close!

Cooper doing a forward roll

Cooper on the rope swing

No Cavities

This morning, Reagan and Cooper made their semi-annual trip to the "tooth doctor".

I think the highlight of the day is getting to play with the train set in the waiting room!

Reagan was so brave. She had to get xrays taken and then hopped up on the chair and let the hygienist scrape & brush her teeth ~with bubble gum toothpaste that she picked out~and then use the silly straw. This was the first time she's EVER let them use the electric toothbrush and silly straw.

Look at how comfortable she is on the chair. She acted like she'd done this every time! A great report ~ no cavities, 2 loose teeth and her 6 year molars are ready to come in!

Cooper was a no-go sitting in the chair. He did let the doctor look at his teeth (although he didn't do it willingly) and hopefully, next time he'll be a big boy and let them brush his teeth. Wishful thinking, I know! Cooper definitely comes for the trains!

Meet

Reagan's gymnastics center was hosting a meet this afternoon, so she and I went so she could see the "big girls" that she watches everyday compete.

Here is Reagan's gym's team

Reagan was very attentive to every event
She cheered on her friend Katherine

She watched the girls from every angle!

Getting a better look

And, probably the best part of the meet ~ cotton candy!

Reagan was so inquisitive about all the goings on of the meet. She cheered really loud for her friends and was so excited when they & their coach waved to her from the floor. And, she just happened to be the cutest girl at the gym (if I say so myself!)

Party Time

This afternoon Cooper, Reagan and I went to a birthday party for one of Cooper's classmates. It was a super hero/princess themed party and the kids were asked to dress in character. It was a warm (warmer than it has been), albeit a windy day and Reagan & Cooper enjoyed having time outside and friends to play with.

Reagan in the bounce house

Time for the swings

Cooper on the climbing wall

Ready to slide

climbing through the tunnel

Cooper loved the swings too

Reagan giving Cooper a little assistance

swinging in tandem

Cooper thought swinging with Reagan was the greatest

He kept saying he was flying

Such a sweet face

Time for hot dogs and cake ~ on the same plate...what a combination!

Cooper found a ball pit to play in

Making a quick call to tell everyone how much fun he's having!

Girls' Night

Tonight, I was able to have dinner with some wonderful friends from Emmaeus ~Sharon, Liz and Melissa. Sharon was part of the "team", Liz was at my table, and Melissa was my "new found friend" on the very first night. We had a great time just catching up! Can't wait to do this again ~ soon!

Sharon, Liz, me and Melissa

Rafael, our cook
Big finish!

Hoop Time

Tonight, Reagan and Cooper attended their first basketball game. Our friend Anah is a cheerleader for her middle school and their team was playing close to our house, so we decided it would be a fun, spur of the moment trip!

Watching the game

Enjoying some popcorn

Our friend Anah

Half-time routine

Reagan and Anah

Reagan said was the best night of her life ~ getting to see a ballgame and Anah!

This is Only a Test

Reagan had her very first test in school today. She had to know how to spell and write six words.

she made 100! Hopefully, this is the first of many to come!

Gymnastics Videos

Here are some videos from gymnastics this past Saturday...more to follow

Reagan doing high kicks on the beam

Cooper doing sashays

Cooper hopping backwards

Cooper doing bear walks

Sunday Snapshots

Just a few photos from our Sunday.

Reagan looked so grown up going to church this morning. This is the best picture I could get of her~she was not in the mood to have her picture taken!

Cooper wanted to get his picture made with Greg...this is the best (and only) shot I was able to get!
The kids spent most of the afternoon like this...

Sometimes, you just need a little peace and quiet!