Fun Outdoor Pics

 

Owen really likes to pull the trailer that Daddy rigs up for him

What's this?  Sunshine?

 

 

 

 

We savered the short stent of sunshine yesterday.....wish it wasn't raining again today! 
The quote I hear from Owen about 10 times per day, "Mom, ride trike a little bit?"  He so wants to be outside. 

Swimming Lessons

Ava & Steph

Back Stroke

Owen was sick of the observation room and the activities I had brought along

 

Practicing her swimming stroke going under water

She went off the board lots of times last year, but apparently forgot

After some stalling on the board, Steph got out of the water for assistance and pretty much escorted Ava off the board in slow motion

She did it!

Ava loves swimming lessons!  She can't wait for lesson time and never forgets the days I tell her they are scheduled.  She is in Level 1 and Steph says she does extremely well for a 5 year old.  Her swimming strokes are improving all the time.  The only thing she is scared of this year is the diving board.  The lesson after this one, she went off 5 times and the last two she went off without a life jacket.  Hopefully, we have conquered that fear!  Steph is amazing and Ava loves her! 

Swingset & Soccer....

 

The kids with the neighbors Hailey and Camryn

Our "Kinder" soccer star!

Practicing her ball stopping skills

 

 

Her BFF Hannah- looks like they are excited to see each other!

 

We have soccer on Mondays in June which Ava has already told me she likes better than gymnastics.  I'm guessing because it's outside.  This is Ava's third time in soccer and she has now graduated to an older class that works on more skills.  I have to say I was impressed with her hussle and really trying to do what they were teaching her.  It also helped that her BFF Hannah was there.  So fun to watch her learn new things and Owen enjoyed watching the kids.

A chilly Buffalo Days....

The Parade

 

The kids loved all the vehicles in the parade as usual!

This nice man next to us helped Owen pick up candy

 

 

 

Puppet Show

It was fairly breezy for Buffalo Days this year. We enjoyed the parade, food in the park, and Ava's dance performance even though it was freezing.  Owen was very tired so Brad took him home for a nap, and Ava and I stayed for the inflatables and puppet show.  It was a fun day even though it was not the best weather!

Last Dance Recital of the Year....

The Butterflies!

This song was called "Broadway Banana"

 

The song was saying something about being strong so they are flexing their muscles

Dancing around in the circle

This dance recital was a little more difficult for me as we had to go backstage between songs that Ava's class did and help them change outfits.  The tutus were very cute though.  Grandma Chris came to see Ava this time.  They did a great job!

Gymnastics Camp....

The low bar

Warm up jogging followed by skipping, hopping, and stretching

 

 

 

 

Balance beam

High beam

Ava was thrilled to attend gymnastics camp that was offered through community education.  She knew a few girls there from preschool which made it even better.  She really seemed to participate much more this year than I've seen her in the past.  When they were running she would even try to beat other girls which is not like my noncompetitive daughter.  They rotated between 3 stations once stretching and warmups were complete.  They practiced doing small fips and landing on a mat (like the vault), balance beam, and bars.  Ava's favorite was flipping over the bars.  Each day she was a little less afraid and wasn't hanging on the bar for dear life.  Owen even seemed to enjoy hanging out and watching for the hour each day.

The whole group!