Tiki Classic 2012

This past weekend was our gym's home meet, called the Tiki Classic. Ann-Marie's level 4 team competed Saturday morning and took 1st all-around. They did a great job. Ann-Marie placed 5th on the bars. It has been so much fun to see all the girls improve throughout the season. I posted Ann-Marie's beam routine, because it was her best beam routine this season. She stayed on the beam until the end, however, she dismounted wrong and had to re-do her dismount.

A whole month.....

Yes, we're still around. A whole month has gone by, and what do we have to show for it? Well, miles traveled to gymnastics competitions and basketball games. Practices for a musical performance. Family visiting for a milestone birthday. Memories made and time marches on. The pictures shown are from our homeschool group's musical performance this past Friday evening. Everybody had a line (or several) to memorize and lots of songs to perform. Evan even had a solo. We had a FABULOUS music teacher that has been working with them since September...thank you, Mrs. Cline!

Now onto February, which is going to be a very busy month. Evan has two more basketball games, a basketball dinner, and a birthday to celebrate. Ann-Marie has three gymnastics competitions. And we try not to leave Alec at any events! He's counting the days until soccer starts again. So, I will try to be better about taking pictures and keeping the blog updated for you family and friends out there that keep up with us. No promises, however.....

The Super Bowl

Evan is my guest blogger today. Here are his thoughts about the Super Bowl:

I want the Giants to win the Super Bowl. The so called 'experts' think the Patriots are going to win. Last time these two teams met in the Super Bowl the Giants won 17-14. Eli Manning you can do it.

Playoff Picture

The Super Bowl match-up I want is Giants vs. Patriots. The experts think it is going to be 49ers vs. Patriots. I want the Giants to win towards the 49ers. I also want the Patriots to win towards the Ravens. I hope the Giants win the Super Bowl.

Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Competition

Ann-Marie's second gymnastics competition was this past weekend in Erie, PA. I saw improvements in all of her routines, but we were really excited that her bar routine came together. She was able to put all of the moves together, which was a first for her. Above, some of her gymnastics teammates.

My Reaction to the Steeler's Loss

Evan is my guest blogger today. This is his reaction to Sunday's game:

Ike Taylor is the player that had the worst game. Ben had 5 sacks and 1 interception. Brown and Millers' catches were about the only ones remembered. The Steelers were smoked. Bottom line.

What do you get when......

you reorganize a certain girl's closet? A pleasant little reading nook only she can fit into! Now that is one happy girl.