Little Gymnast!!

Tonight was Aiden's first night to go through his gymnastics class with out me. It was so hard for me to stand back, far enough that he couldn't see me; and not help. He proved that he didn't need my help - which made it that much harder. He followed the circuit perfectly. He did everything that was asked of him. He did have a hard time "following the rules" in the music circle, but his coach and I both think it's because he is bored. Unfortunately every class has it, so it is something he will need to learn to deal with. His coach said she feels completely comfortable moving him up to the level one class. I decided to hold off on it for a few more weeks. I want to be sure that tonight wasn't a fluke, and that he is truly ready. That will also give me some time to get "ready". I'm so very proud of my big boy, but a little heart broken at the same time. It's very bittersweet.

Tonight was Ryann's last night of gymnastics. She told me she is really going to miss going. She explained in great detail the things she would miss the most. The foam pit and the bars were at the top of her list. I'm sad to see it end, mostly because I didn't get ONE picture of her in class. My camera was in Adam's car tonight. Can you guys believe Ryann will be starting KINDERGARTEN in just a few weeks?????? That is just CRAZY!!! I took her in for her five year well check last week. She got a great report. We all thought Ryann was thin and tall, but turns out she is exactly on the "average" line. She has gotten so big that we had to buy her a larger car seat. This one will hold a child up to 65lbs.... that should hold her till she graduates High School, lol!!!

Both kiddos saw the dentist on Monday. Great report there too. For the first time Aiden did not like getting his teeth cleaned. I had to hold him down, which was hard; that kid is STRONG! The appointment ended well, hope he does better when they go back in January.

Soccer, birthday, and more!

Let’s see, since our last post Ryann has had two soccer games. She is continuing to do great! She took a good spill at today’s game. But was back in the game after a short water break.

Gymnastics is going great. This week will be Ryann's last. I think she is really going to miss it. The gym decided to have Aiden try to follow his current class with no help from me. Once he is comfortable following the circuit completely alone he will move up to the next level.

My 25 birthday was Friday. I am so SPOILED!!!!!! Let’s just say I married the most wonderful man in the whole world! He knows me so well, and always knows just what to get me. That goes for the whole Nabors' clan. I am so very blessed to have these wonderful people in my life!!!

We took the kids for their first visit to a water park earlier this week. We all had a blast! Aiden woke up the next morning asking, "Can I go back to the water park??" We will defiantly make another trip before the summer is up. I guess that is it. I've got some pictures I need to get up, but I'm far too sleepy tonight. We hope you are all doing well. Enjoy the hot, rain free days ahead!!!!

In a blink of an eye....

She is FIVE! WHAT??!!! Does that seem crazy to anyone else? I'm sitting here thinking, where did the time go? When Adam and I started dating Ryann was eight months old - and now, she is the most beautiful, intelligent, confident, and amazing five year old I have ever met. I am blessed to be apart of her beautiful life.

We began celebrating by meeting Ryann, her mommy and sister at Planet Pizza on Friday. We had a wonderful time playing, eating, and just enjoying good company.

We brought Ryann home. She opened her gifts from Daddy, Aiden and me. She was then given the chance to pick where she wanted to have dinner. Ten minutes later we're at Chick-fil-a, (kids are so funny sometimes!) We came home and played with the new toys before putting the kids to bed. Then Daddy and I were up till a little after 12 getting the house all decorated for the party today.

Looks like a five year olds dream come true?

The girls got here at one, and the glamour party began!

Don't they look great?!!

Everyone one else arrived later.
We got some candy....

Some money.... (They had to bust the balloon w/ their rear to score some cash!)

Time for cake....

Then GIFTS!

I really feel like this was the best party ever! Ryann had a wonderful time. She got EVERYTHING off of her want list. We are going to be swimming in tiny Polly Pocket pieces, and babies that pee and poop, but Ryann is happy - and well, that's all that matters.

Huge thank you to each of you who sent well wishes, cards, gifts, money and of course those of you who could make it to the party. Ryann loves you all so very much!!!

**LOTS more pictures up from Ryann's birthday and party in our albums**

BAD Photographer!!

I know I promised to get pictures of Ryann at gymnastics tonight, but I forgot my camera. Life seems to be working that way a lot these days! I would forget my head if it weren't attached!! Gymnastics went great! Ryann had an awesome time!! Her coach said she is really doing very well. With her birthday just around the corner she could move up to a level two, but since she is only here for the summer, I thought it best to keep her right where she is. She likes her coach, and is very comfortable with her class... no need to jerk the rug out from under her, ya know?

Now, onto BRAGGING about our baby boy.... I've thought from the beginning that he really seemed to be a natural at this whole gymnastics thing. Seems his coach agrees. Typically Aiden isn't supposed to move up to the next level, (level one, the class Ryann is now in) until he turns three - which is seven months away. His coach is going to talk to the powers that be about getting him moved to the next level. He has become too advanced for his class (her words!). If they say no, because he is so far from turning three; she is going to begin working with him on level one activity on her own. I can't decide what would be best. Once he moves up to the next level, it will no longer be a parent involved class. I know he would be fine with that, but I'm really going to miss our Tuesday nights. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what the gym decides would be best.

Tomorrow morning we'll head to art class, then off to Mesquite to meet Ryann’s mommy. She'll return on Friday the 13, one year older! Then Saturday is the party. Ryann is SOOOOOOO excited!!! Sunday is her soccer game; then life is back to its same old "boring" self.

We hope you are all doing great!

It's July, already?!!

Where did the time go?! We have been so busy. Let’s see, Ryann's had two games since my last post. She is doing so great. You'll notice by the pictures she is making more contact with the ball at each game. She is so cute. Before each game she sets a goal to do something better than she did the week before and that seems to be working. Ryann really enjoys getting to play soccer. After each game she has said she can't wait to play again. She asks all week long when her next game is, it's too cute!

The fourth was great! We went to see the fire works in Southlake again. They were beautiful. The kids had a great time. I remembered my camera, but forgot my memory card - so no pictures!

Ryann started gymnastics last week. She loved it. It's great that it is something that both kids can look so forward to. I'm going to take my camera this week and try to get some pictures of her.

I think that pretty much catches everyone up. Friday is Ryann's FIFTH birthday, and she couldn’t be more excited. We're having her party here on Saturday. It's going to be so much fun! All her girl friends will get here at one for a glamour party. The rest of the guest will show up at three for cake, ice cream, gifts and all that other good stuff.

Hope you are all doing great!

Oh, and just a reminder; Ryann's soccer games move to Sunday for the next four weeks.
Sun-Jul 15 Purple Power v Whirlybirds 12:45 PM
Sun-Jul 22 Whirlybirds v Blaze 2:15 PM
Sun-Jul 29 Little Angels v Whirlybirds 12:45 PM
Sun-Aug 5 Blue Angels v Whirlybirds 3:45 PM
Sat-Aug 11 Lil Princesses v Whirlybirds 3:00 PM

**I finally got around to adding our newest pictures.. the end of June, and Ryann's first game in July**

Rainy days...

Or what seems like MONTHS! Ryann went to spend a few days with her mommy, but will be back tomorrow. Aiden and I have been busy. Yesterday while daddy did some studying Aiden and I went and picked up the last of the party supplies for Ryann's party. Today we went to see Ratatouille. It was pretty cute. Aiden did great. He sat pretty still, only asked to get up twice; and that was to use the potty - so I didn't mind! When the movie ended we headed out, only to discover it was POURING, and I forgot our umbrellas in the car. I stood there for a moment, trying to decide what we should do. I told Aiden that I would hold him and run to the car. He said he wanted to run, so we took our time - got totally soaked, but had the most fun walking to the car. It was a moment that I hope I can hold onto for a very long time. It continued to rain ALL day! I'm so sick of the rain. I want some nice, pretty weather. I want to take the kids to the park, or the pool. Or maybe just out to play in the back yard. Maybe July will be a little less wet than June was - guess we'll have to wait and see.