Today was Amelia's first day of Tumblebees, which is a little half-hour tumbling class ... very low-key and perfect for her to have some guided playtime with a handful of other little people and perfect for allowing me some rare one-on-one time with Mr. Jack. The Tumblebees class is one of three short, once-a-week classes she is doing. She is so excited, and so are we. We talked it up all last week, and we have been counting down the days.
While Amelia was tumbling, Jack and I played with about 300 cars and checked to see if anyone had left the keys in any of them.
This duck boat is my absolute favorite. Think how many youngins we could fit in it!
Maybe Mike will get me one for Christmas. ;o)
The park was our next stop for a little exploration and to burn off some energy. Unfortunately, we also burned off the energy that was supposed to see us through a trip to the grocery store, so we had to come home and recharge before going back out.
The alligator that turned out not to be ...
Jack and Amelia were so tore up it was just a docile log. Perhaps a trip to the Okefenokee is in store for us ... in my duck boat - ha!
And, well, we all know how our nights end around here these days...
1) That log does favor a gator.
2) Can you believe how long cars can occupy these little boys? And their mamas?
3) That last picture is one of my all time favs.
4) AK looks just like your mama.
Posted by: Julie, the Mama | August 08, 2011 at 07:10 PM
What a busy, fun day you had! I'm loving the evening water festivities.
Posted by: Maria | August 08, 2011 at 07:13 PM
I totally thought that log was an alligator too!
Posted by: Dina | August 08, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Too cute, Katie! I am laughing so hard at the thought of you in a duck boat in the Okefenokee. I have to tell you girl, my newspaper reporter treks (pre-husband and child) took me to the Okefenokee Swamp once with a Georgia certified gator trapper. It was the best story ever!!! And such a fun experience :) Random as all get out, but fun!!!
Posted by: Carrie Mizell | August 09, 2011 at 06:23 AM
So precious! I can't wait to hear all about what AK is learning! And, I think it's wonderful you have the opportunity for some one-on-one with Jack! :) Love it!
Posted by: becky | August 09, 2011 at 08:28 AM
love the pics! i just can't get over how grown your babies are looking these days! i happens too fast!!
Posted by: Amy | August 09, 2011 at 06:13 PM
Tumbling class looks so fun!!!! How wonderful! AF is taking a "Mini Gymmies" class which is beginners gymnastics. They do fun stuff like donkey kicks and jumping on a trampoline and walking on a balance beam 6 inches off the ground. Boy I wish our girls could take a class like that together!!!
Posted by: Bri | August 09, 2011 at 07:06 PM
I'm so glad to see your back! Missed ya girlie! Your kiddos are so cute!
blessings,
Farrah
Posted by: Farrah | August 10, 2011 at 08:12 AM
Your daughter and you could be twins! At least comparing your blog pic on the side and that precious picture of your daughter before her tumbling class! So cute!
Ava Grace (4) just started gymnastics about 2 weeks ago and she is LOVING it! :) So much fun makes me wish I could take a class too!
~ Ali
Posted by: Ali | August 10, 2011 at 12:19 PM
oh how I miss the days of the big hair bows! I just love seeing them on your Amelia, as my not-so-little-almost-8-year- old refuses to wear them now ;)
Your kiddos are adorable. Looks like you are enjoying your summer!
Posted by: Angie | August 12, 2011 at 06:53 AM
Everyone else is right - AK is your TWIN! When did she grow up? It's like it happened overnight. I'm finding out that at my house with my twins who are now 4, too. They grew 3 inches in 1 year. Wow!
Posted by: Katie T. | August 19, 2011 at 06:21 PM