The last 2 weekends were just about the girls. Since having Kanon it has been hectic and some much needed time with the girls was a MUST! They loved having mom and dad all to themselves. Not just 1 weekend but 2! Okay, maybe they were more excited about the hotel with a pool.
Our first trip was to Webster City for Pre-State Tumbling. We left early and did some shopping in Des Moines. Do you know how hard it is to find black leggings?! We went to several stores before finally giving up! Does anyone else have a kid that is extremely picking about clothes? Kenly is so hard to please when it comes to clothing. I dread shopping with her. I know, that isn't nice but it's such a fight. Kaydee now days only wants dresses or skirts. She has to be fancy. In case you didn't know, she has big plans to be famous.
They enjoyed swimming with their friends in the pool. I enjoyed some adult sitting pool side time with the other parents. It doesn't happen very often to get to hang out with adults.
The girls did a great job at competition. I enjoy watching them out on the dead mat and rod floor doing something they work so hard to accomplish. Kenly tied for 5th and Kaydee received 3rd place. I do enjoy the photo booth fun with all the girls. They crack us up with all the props. Kaydee really gets into the facial expressions. I'm sure you have been annoyed with my post of all my photos but the kid cracks me up. I can't help it.
This past weekend we had State Competition in Boone. We didn't leave until later. We stopped in Ames and tried out a new restaurant (to us) Hickory Park! Wow!! That place is huge. When we pulled up I was sure the wait would be an hour or longer. Nope, only 20 minutes. The food was so good and you got so much! They have one huge menu of just ice cream. Yep...just ice cream! Of course we all ordered some. Hello, you can't go to a place like that and not try it. I highly recommend that place. I only wish it wasn't in Ames and you didn't have to be surrounded by that yucky red and gold Cyclone folk.
The girls once again went swimming. This time no hot tub to enjoy and the pool was cold so it didn't last long. We ended up hanging in the lobby with other tumbling parents and kids. Kaydee made her appearance know (I know hard to imagine, right?!) In her footed pjs with Hawkeye pants over them. What can I say, the kid dresses like her dad. Haha.
We had to be up bright and early for competition. I never sleep well the night before I need to get up early. I always stress I'll over sleep. Kenly had a bit of an off day. She received 7th in her flight and 14th overall. Kaydee rocked her pass. She received 2nd in her flight and 5th overall. All day it seemed the scoring was all over the place. Not just for my girls but for many groups. I guess that is why I'm not a judge. Both girls qualified for Nationals! I am so proud of my girls. They amaze me everyday. Tumbling teaches them so much more than rolls, flips (which are called skills...see I learn too). They learn about working hard, friendship, sportsmanship and so many life lessons.
We did make one stop at Lowe's and Target before heading to Seymour to get our guy. I took Kaydee with me to Target. That girl can shop! She almost had me suckered into 2 new pairs of shoes.... for her.
When we made it to Seymour both girls were fighting over bubba. He of course just wanted his momma. Haha. Once we got home and the car unloaded, I decided to enjoy the weather. We played outside for a hour. Kanon enjoyed picking grass and trying to eat it. Both girls worked on tumbling before the softball stuff came out.
Much needed time with the girls was enjoyed by all. I am so blessed. I often wonder what I did to deserve these awesome kids I have. I will forever be thankful they were picked for me! Also guess what....we are headed to Knoxville, Tennessee in June!
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