Watch Out Olympics here come the Waldron Girls!

We started the girls in Gymnastics this year. After the fun we had watching the Olympics earlier this year, Shantel informed me that she was NOT going to take dance this year and was going to do Gymnastics.

I searched High and Low for a place to put both girls in (that would work with my schedule) and finally The Little Gym was the place.

We started class this week and the girls did great. They are in separate classes, which is great, so they can meet new people their own ages.


Here is Kallie playing with the parachutes. Kallie jumping off the bounce mat! (Mid-air)

Kallie was great! She followed directions and stayed with the class (which impressed both me and the teachers). She was fearless on the balance beams and walked across them like they were nothing. The instructors asked if she had done any gymnastics before because she was so good..or is the right word fearless?




Shantel waiting to flip over the mats. Shantel's turn with the parachutes!

I think the year in dance was helpful. I don't want to brag, (ok I guess I do, isn't that what a blog is for?) but Shantel was AWESOME. her technique was great and she was also fearless. Walking backwards on the balance beams, jumping on the spring board...she is a natural.
The instructor came up to me and told me how great Shantel was..I thought her we go they tell all the mothers this, but then she added that Shantel may be ready for the advanced class for her age group. WOW! So we will see what the next few weeks bring and see if she really can move up.

First Days

My Kindergartener! I can't believe I am sending Shantel to Kindergarten. How time has flown. She was excited and nervous at the same time. She loves school but was afraid of making new friends. I assured her that all the other kids felt the same way. Walking to school on that first day she was scared, but as soon as she saw her teacher she ran for the line and went inside. It was great to see her go. I felt like the only mom not crying. Looking around at all the families wishing their kids off in tears, I laughed and thought yeah! This will be a great year for her.

My Baby girl started Preschool last week with Miss Chris. I think it will be good for her to get out of the house and meet new kids. I also think following directions and learning to listen will be wonderful. She was excited to go although I am not sure she really understood what school was. We bought her a new backpack to celebrate the occasion and she wants to take it everywhere.
Her first day went great. She ran right to the door and barely said good bye. I asked Miss Chris how she did and "OKAY" was the response. She'll learn and get the hang of it!

The Newest Waldron!

I am happy to introduce you all to the newest Waldron! He is a bouncing baby boy about 7 weeks old and we named him Lemieux! Yes, after Gary's favorite hockey player Mario Lemieux!

He is a miniature wiener dog... AKA...a Teeny Weeny!

He was born July 28th in Monroe Utah. We picked him up Wednesday night and brought him home.

It has been an adventure with a new puppy, kinda like having a new baby...without diapers! He was semi paper trained so that helps a lot and has been getting better every day.

He is a spoiled boy though, Shantel wont put him down and is constantly holding and petting him. When she is sleeping he wanders around moaning looking for her until she wakes up. Best friends already. Of course Gary let him sleep in our bed the first two nights (while I was at work), So when I get a night off and put the dog in his cage he howls and barks all night long. Ahhh sleepless nights...again. But he is just irresistible!

The Waldron kids!

Look close the grass was taller than him!

We'll Meet again!

Our trip to Michigan was a blast. We are so NOT ready to be back home and especially back to work. The kids miss all their cousins and eatting nothing but junk! We spent days relaxing, swimming, reading, fishing etc . There were so many kids to play with that the kids ran all day long until we forced them to bed. They were all helpful to watch and care for eachother. Nights were spent by the fire were we roasted marshmellows and hotdogs and did alot of singing. That was my favorite part of the trip, sitting by the fire with cousins Reenie and Jen playing the guitar and the whole family singing together....what a time.

Shantel was our little fisher girl! She enjoyed sitting on the docks (with cousin Ben) and dip the pole in the water. She caught her very first fish..it was a little things, but she was so excited and proud that she was like the big guys!

Here is me and Gar with White lake in the back ground...the view from the deck off the front of our cabin.

The kids playing in Lake Michigan. What a beautiful lake. As you can see in the background it is never ending. The water is clear and cold. The kids had the greatest time in the world running in the water and playing in the sand.

Yes! That is the world's Largest Weather Vane!

The family and the Great people (Of course too young to be Grandparents ;) ) who let 14 of us crazy Utahns into their home for a few days!

Gary went fishing one night with Uncle Brent, Ben, Brendon, Scott and Brandon with some locals they kooked up with and caught about 14 salmon..yumm. Gar was excited, he caught two of those bad boys himself.

Keegan pushing cousin Stella in her doll stroller! She's only 3 months younger!

It was the best trip!

Michigan photos

Michigan

Hello all my bloggin buddies! You might notice that we won't be posting anything for awhile. We are off to Michigan for the best family reunion ever! We are excited to show Keegan off and let him meet the whole gang. We will be gone for 10 days. I will be sure to post something when we get back. Until then....... bu-bye!!

Aquarium

To celebrate Shark Week we went to the Aquarium. I was under the impression there was a new big shark exhibit....either I was way off or I totally missed it somehow. Oh well. It has been a while since we went and Keeg has never been there. It was really cool for the girls because they actually knew what they were looking at this time and keegan thought the fishies were neat.
The kids wanted to climb in the sting ray pond to pet them... being the petite family we are, our arms were just too short to touch them. Maybe in a few years.
I asked Shantel what her favorite fish was and she told me the one with all the things sticking out of its head. Sorry but I just can't figure out what that is, so use your imagination. Kallie's favorite was anything we suggest and Keeg liked them all. My favorite were by far the Jellies. They are just to eerie!
The Jellies
The cast of Finding Nemo
Mr. Sting Ray
Look Close there is a big fish to the left.


The Pictures are from my phone, so the quality is a little poor, but you can get the jist.