Gymnastics

Last night was Ashlyn's first gymnastics class; she's the one in the light pink leotard. Wow, it brought back memories. She loved it! She asked if she could live at the gym. She's definitely my daughter. When we got to the gym I told her to sit with her class and listen to Coach Gina (she's Russian with not much personality). As soon as I walked away, Ashlyn was jumping on a spring board and climbing all over the mats. I had to explain to her that it is not free play, that she is going to learn from her coach. She just seemed to be so interested in the older gymnasts flipping around that she had a hard time focusing on her group. I noticed a few times the coach used one hand to turn Ashlyn's head around in the right direction. She said at the end of class, "I just want to be where all the other girls are." I said, "keep practicing and you will be there someday."

I can't wait to see her do a real cartwheel. She tried last night but it didn't remotely look like one. If I know her, she won't stop until she can do it right.

Brady-Man

So we received two full boxes of goodies from my grandma the other day. For those of you that don't know, my grandma lives in Las Vegas and loves to send boxes of things she gets from the casinos with the points she's racked up. Along with blankets, scarves, hats, and sweaters that she made. The kids had a blast going through all of the great and interesting things. One of our favorites is this beautiful blanket that she knitted (or thought she knitted), until my mother told me she bought it. Oops. Ashlyn set up a bed in the dining room with a bunch of books. She then pretended to read to Brady. Brady kept coming back for 'mo' (that's how he says more). Most of his words are cut in half. His favorite...whaszat (what's that?). He must say that at least 50 times a day. Can't complain, at least he is finally starting to talk.

Another is...dy (try?). He wants to try everything. Mostly everything his sister does. As you can see he had to try on her shin guards, soccer socks, and sneakers after asking whaszat. I'm surprised he didn't make me dy. He cracks me up!

Yes, Ashlyn is playing soccer. What else would her mom sign her up for? She loves it! Although today my neighbor, Ali took Ashlyn with her son Jack to soccer clinic while I was tutoring and then told me that Ashlyn was hugging on Jack during practice. When Ali asked her to let him go so they could continue to practice, she said "but Ms. Ali I just love him so much". Yup, she already has her husband picked out. Tommy and I wouldn't mind, he is such a great kid and did I mention adorable too. She has great taste.

Ashlyn also starts gymnastics tomorrow. Can't wait to see how that goes. Until then...

At the Car Wash

Tommy washed his car this weekend and as you can see the kids helped. They love helping Daddy, although most of the time they are fighting over the hose and jumping in puddles. Ashlyn squirted Brady right in the face one time and Brady squirted himself in the face another time. I had to strip Brady down to his diaper because he was getting so wet. They were both trying to get as dirty as possible, so I had to through them in the tub after it all. Thankfully then it was rest time. Horray!!

Starting our first Blog

Ashlyn and I decided to start a blog. We are both beginners at this, so cut us some slack. I will try to write when I can. But remember, I was and never will be a good writer.

Ashlyn will be 5 soon and Brady 2. Both in September. We are having a double birthday party for them at Monkey Joes. It should be fun. We are then taking them to Disney World for the first time. We will have a princess lunch and character breakfast for the kids. Ashlyn will become a princess at the Bibbiti Bobbiti Boutique. I don't think that she knows what she is in for and how much fun she will have. I will try my best to keep you all updated.