Amelia's First Full Gymnastics Meet

Amelia was invited to join the Superstars team at Gymnastics this year.  This weekend was her first House meet where she got to compete on each of the apperatus (her previous meets have just been floor).  She did well but was against stiff competition and came 7th.

Bars

Vault

Floor

Beam

We were so proud of Amelia for this one.  Two weeks ago, she didn't have the confidence to walk on the beam without holding on. . . with lots of practice on the edge of our bed and the dining room table, she made it!

4 Achievement Ribbons & 1 Medal

Choir - Two Weeks in a Row!

It's been a busy time at church lately.  Our Senior Minister, David, Retired this week so there have been all sorts of celebrations going on.  Last week Amelia's Kinder Choir sang and this week she sang with all the K-3 kids AND the adult Chancel choir which she was very excited about.  Since church was so busy we had a harder time getting seats so we're a bit further away for these ones.  Amelia is "squared" in the first 30 seconds of each video.

"I'm Gonna Sing"


A funny from when she sang "I'm Gonna Sing".  After they put their robes on they do a little warm up and practice session before heading down to the Sanctuary.  Miss Francine was revving them up with a chant "K" "I" "N" "D" "E" "R"     "C" "H" "O" "I" "R"  "what does that spell?"  Amelia yelled "CHOCOLATE!".  She may be mine.

"God of Grace and Glory"

Amelia Sings in the Choir

Amelia has wanted to don a red robe at church and sing in the choir since she was two.  Today she got her wish with her first choir performance.  She did a great job and had a lot of fun.  She has a couple of more choir dates before Christmas too.

Lake Okoboji

We spent Labor Day weekend at Lake Okojoji with friends.  We all had a great time especially out on the boat.  The girls had a lot of new experiences and were good sports the entire time.  What a great way to cap off the summer.    

Zoe Birthday

Zoe had a good start to her birthday, but by late morning she developed a fever.  So she had a tough few days not feeling well.  After a few days she perked up and enjoyed her birthday gifts.

Minnesota Trip

Last weekend we had our annual trip to Minnesota for a Twins game and BBQ at Mark's house.  The weather was perfect.  The Twins even won, although they cut it a little close in the bottom of the 9th.  

Zoe got along with Rachel's dog, Winston

Amelia made a "flag" for the Twins saying "Go Twins" and it may have been just what we needed to win the game.  

A trip to Minnesota wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Mall of America for some rides.  Zoe got in on the action this year.  

Florida

Well this post is a long time coming.  We had a great trip to Florida in January.  It was good to get away from the Iowa winter for a week . . . although it could have been warmer while we were there.  We spent a few days at Disney World, a day in Coco Beach, and a day at Sea World and had a wonderful time.

Traveling

 

Magic Kingdom

 
 

Daddy treated his girls to lunch at Cinderella's Round Table where we got to meet Cinderella, Princess Aurora, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Princess Jasmine.

 

 

Lipstick courtesy of Rapunzel 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coco Beach
On our warmest day of the week we headed to Coco Beach.  We had lunch on the pier - where Amelia lost her first tooth! Then Zoe got her first experience of the ocean.  The girls had a blast in the sea and the sand.

 

 

Sea World

 

 

 

 

 

Epcot

We probably wouldn't have ventured to Epcot if Anna & Elsa from Frozen (Amelia's must-see of the trip) hadn't been hanging out in Norway but we were glad we did.  Amelia had fun visiting each country for a stamp on her bear and absolutely loved the Soarin' ride.

 

 

Amelia's souvenir was Anna's Coronation dress from Frozen.  She then proceeded to give us a guided tour of the rest of the park.

 

Park Hopping - Epcot and Magic Kingdom

On our last day, we decided to re-visit our favourites.  Epcot was a must so the girls (including Mummy) could get their proper sausages at the English pub, and Amelia could go on Soarin' again then we returned to Magic Kingdom.

Mummy & Zoe visited a few characters while Amelia and Daddy went on Soarin' again.

 

Waiting outside the English Pub

 

Our last ride - the Carousel. . . Zoe cried when we got off.