Summers
Where does time go?
10/01/08 23:02
There are too many updates to count.
Cady and I enjoyed some fun at a local kids amusement park last month. It was a special day with just the two of us.
But of course, the funest ride was the train that choo-chooed around the park. What is it about trains and kids? It’s almost better than getting a box to play in after dumping out all those unnecessary toys.
Cady performed in the local Gymnastics Olympics this year, with the rest of the 2-3 yr olds. Wasn’t much to it for children her age. But she loved every minute of it.
For the most part, waited for her group to do their thing, then she ran around in a large circle with other children her age, then did a few tumbles, and their individual obstacle courses, with a balance beam, and stood on a platform to SALUTE! For her age group it was more about waiting on the sidelines till the older kids had performed, than anything else. Her gymnastic center holds the National Champions for competitive gymnastics this year, and we’re very lucky to have the arena only a few blocks away from our home. Cady is very enthusiastic to be in with the older girls that compete. We’re transitioning her to the 4-6 yr olds this week, and she seems to thrive from the challenge.
Cady with her gold medal.
We also recently celebrated Autumn Moon Festival.
Traditionally, Chinese eat moon cakes in beautiful containers like the one above, and gather to be with family, then make good wishes for family members while looking at the moon. This celebration is held on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar. This happens to be the fullest moon of the year as it parallels the autumn and spring Equinoxes of the solar calendar.
So, we gathered with friends and went to a small Chinese community gathering. We then went out to lunch with our friends, and of course rode on a carousal because what would be a celebration of anything at all without a carousal ride of some sort?
We then went home and ate.....some of......the mooncake. It was really rich.
Making wonderful wishes for Melody, on this Autumn Moon Festival
Most recently (last weekend) we got together with several blogging friends whom have also adopted from China, or are in the wait list. Our friends David and Susan started the idea to get together, and it was more fun than we could have imagined.
My friend Donna (left) and me (right)
Donna’s daughter Gwen
Donna’s other daughter Maddy. She INSISTED on spiderman!
The three of us
One of my favorites of Cady as a butterfly. She really had a hard time that night, when she realized I washed it off in the bathtub. Poor thing.
You can view many more of park fun by viewing the link above titled “untitled page” we have a new update to our blog and I haven’t yet found the magic marker that changes the names of groups of pictures. heh
Cady and I enjoyed some fun at a local kids amusement park last month. It was a special day with just the two of us.
But of course, the funest ride was the train that choo-chooed around the park. What is it about trains and kids? It’s almost better than getting a box to play in after dumping out all those unnecessary toys.
Cady performed in the local Gymnastics Olympics this year, with the rest of the 2-3 yr olds. Wasn’t much to it for children her age. But she loved every minute of it.
For the most part, waited for her group to do their thing, then she ran around in a large circle with other children her age, then did a few tumbles, and their individual obstacle courses, with a balance beam, and stood on a platform to SALUTE! For her age group it was more about waiting on the sidelines till the older kids had performed, than anything else. Her gymnastic center holds the National Champions for competitive gymnastics this year, and we’re very lucky to have the arena only a few blocks away from our home. Cady is very enthusiastic to be in with the older girls that compete. We’re transitioning her to the 4-6 yr olds this week, and she seems to thrive from the challenge.
Cady with her gold medal.
We also recently celebrated Autumn Moon Festival.
Traditionally, Chinese eat moon cakes in beautiful containers like the one above, and gather to be with family, then make good wishes for family members while looking at the moon. This celebration is held on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar. This happens to be the fullest moon of the year as it parallels the autumn and spring Equinoxes of the solar calendar.
So, we gathered with friends and went to a small Chinese community gathering. We then went out to lunch with our friends, and of course rode on a carousal because what would be a celebration of anything at all without a carousal ride of some sort?
We then went home and ate.....some of......the mooncake. It was really rich.
Making wonderful wishes for Melody, on this Autumn Moon Festival
Most recently (last weekend) we got together with several blogging friends whom have also adopted from China, or are in the wait list. Our friends David and Susan started the idea to get together, and it was more fun than we could have imagined.
My friend Donna (left) and me (right)
Donna’s daughter Gwen
Donna’s other daughter Maddy. She INSISTED on spiderman!
The three of us
One of my favorites of Cady as a butterfly. She really had a hard time that night, when she realized I washed it off in the bathtub. Poor thing.
You can view many more of park fun by viewing the link above titled “untitled page” we have a new update to our blog and I haven’t yet found the magic marker that changes the names of groups of pictures. heh