MEET GUS AND GOLDIE!

So, this isn't the best picture of our new friends, but at least we can introduce you to them. Gus and Goldie are our newest addition to our outdoor friends. They are adorable little goldfinches that visit our yard everyday....and they are scared off by very little. Kind of friendly in a way!! Anyway, we just LOVE them, (especially Clarie and I), so we came up with names for our little couple!

FINALLY!

THE SHOW IS FINALLY OVER!!! It has been super fun for the kids and it has been very wonderful for us to watch them as they learn and grow, BUT THE SHOW IS FINALLY OVER!! WOO-HOO!

Ayden and Claire are both glad to have a break now, too; however, they are already planning what classes to take next year! It will be especially exciting for them next year since they know what to anticipate. Ayden has decided he LOVES to be on stage and in front of an audience. Surprise, surprise! (I'm not sure where he gets that!) Claire smiled the ENTIRE perfomance, but said, "It was a little sca-wy with all those people watching!" Needless to say Jason and I could have watched them a billion times without ever blinking an eye. We are so proud!

And yes, Ayden now thinks he is really "It"!!

The weather for our holiday weekend was GORGEOUS! As a matter of fact it was hot enough for the kids to swim, and the water wasn't as shockingly cold as it usually is this time of year. Jason and I were even brave enough to take a dip....okay, my dip was MUCH shorter than everyone else's BUT at least I tried!

Naturally the kids just picked up where they left off last Summer! They were practicing their jumps off the diving board, swimming under water, squirting people with the water soakers, and what? Taking a break in the baby pool? They think they are SO funny!! Maybe if I wasn't always laughing at them they would think differently! SO HOORAY SUMMER!!
We've been waiting a long time for you to get here!

DANCE DANCE DANCE

The e-dance show is just around the corner...next weekend! We can't wait. Last week we had a photo shoot at the studio where parents could take pictures. So, of course, my children loved it. It really was fun. As you can see, my camera is touch and go, as far as quality is concerned:( Fortunately, my mom took some pix too, so hers look much better than mine.
You will not be surprised to notice that Claire went for the angelic, beautiful ballerina poses, while Ayden worked the tough-guy gangsta' look!

The show is going to be great! The kids have worked so hard and have had so much fun learning the routines. We will hopefully be able to record some of their show at rehearsal for those of you who would like to see my "little stars" in action!