4/14/11: Evan's School Walk-a-Thon for Healthy Living

I love the idea our PTA had this year for the Spring Fundraiser.  Instead of selling something instead the kids did a Walk-a-Thon and learned about healthy living, got outside to enjoy walking, and had a great time!  The kids raised three times the normal amount for this fundraiser over previous years.  What an awesome idea!

I had the joy of walking with the Kindergarteners.  It was so fun, and Evan held my hand the whole walk.  I also walked with the 4th Graders which turned in to more of a Run-a-Thon than a Walk-a-Thon.  What a fun day.

 Ditson kids are cool!  There were great signs up all around the walk teaching the kids about healthy living, plus they got a water, bracelet, and ice pop when they were done.

 Evan even won a competition from the Walk-a-Thon to draw a picture and write what Healthy Living means to him.  He won out of all the Kindergarteners and got a pedometer!  We were so proud.

 Here is his picture.

 And what he wrote.

4/17/11: Lauren's 1st Competitive Gymnastics Meet

Lauren competed in her first Gymnastics Meet today in Bars, Vault, Beam and Floor Exercise.  The last Meet they didn't compete but this time they got to try it out.

I was so proud of her for getting out there and doing so well.  This was an unsanctioned meet but a practice for the little ones in Squirts to get used to the Competitive environement of a Meet.  All the kids did awesome and had a lot of fun, which is all that counts.

Lauren on Bars, her favorite event!

Tada!

Floor Exercise!

Vault:

Beam:

Awards, Lauren got 7th all around and got her first trophy!

Congrats to all the little athletes!

Here is some video:

Being announced:

Lauren Vault:

Lauren Bars:

Lauren Floor Routine:

Lauren Beam:

4/12/11: Easter Egg Hunt at Simonds Park

 We went to Simonds Park for an Easter Egg Hunt and some fun at the park.  The kids had a great time and loved seeing the Easter Bunny.

 Shaking his hand while waiting to start.

 Lauren having some fun running down the hill. 

 Evan getting some eggs.

 Lauren getting some too.

What a fun time!

4/13/11: Wordless Wednesday: Happy Birthday Princess Lauren

1st Birthday

 1st Cake

 2nd Birthday

 3rd Birthday

 And 4th Birthday

4/11/11: Spring Camp at GymStreet USA!

You saw my latest post about GymStreet USA and all the great activities they have in the upcoming session and Spring Camp, but now I wanted to make sure you know about their Summer Camp too.  I have heard nothing but glowing reviews from friends that have had their children go to camp here.  In addition, Evan will be attending their Camps this and is eagerly awaiting the themed days.  He is especially looking forward to the day that Fire Trucks and other vehicles come in and to Martial Arts days.  You can check out all of their theme days calendar here.  Also feel free to check out my other GymStreet USA posts.

June 23rd - September 2nd 7:30am – 5:30pm
GymStreet Members Register and pay in full
by June 1st and receive 10% off!

CAMP IS ACTION PACKED

Parents check this out...
 They have the LOWEST CAMP RATES in the area - I know I compared
 You can create YOUR OWN schedule
 The security of knowing your children are not taken off site.
 Option to buy lunch your kids will love ($5.00)
Kid Friendly Lunch Menu including Chicken Nuggets, Grilled Cheese, Soup, Pizza, Hot Dog, or Mac and Cheese  Lunch includes:  Chips, fresh fruit and drink

Campers will have a blast doing
 Instructional Gymnastics
 Tumble Track and Trampoline Time
 Instructional Martial Arts
 Rope and Bar swinging
 Swimming in our foam block pool
 Free play in our huge Inflatable Room
 Movie every afternoon on our huge Movie Wall with surround sound!
 Parachute Games
 Relay Race Games
 Organized Sports:  (Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Scooter Hockey and Kickball)
 And so much more…….

Check out their Daily Itinerary

7:30 - 9:00 Supervised play in gym

9:00 – 12:00 Themed Event and Games

10:00-10:30 Snack Time (must bring your own)

12:00-12:30 Lunch Time (bring or buy)

12:30 - 1:00 Craft/Free time

1:00 - 2:00 Gymnastics rotations

2:00 - 2:30 Snack time (must bring your own)

2:30 -4:00 Various activities

4:00 - 5:30 Movie

Inflatable Time Varies

***Daily Schedule is subject to change***

Price Per Week:
Half Day - up to 4 hours
Full Day - up to 8 hours
Full Day Extended - 8 hours or more
1 Day  Half Day - $35.00, Full Day - $50.00, Full Day Extended - $60.00
2 Days Half Day - $60.00, Full Day - $90.00, Full Day Extended - $115.00
3 Days Half Day - $80.00, Full Day - $125.00, Full Day Extended - $160.00
4 Days Half Day - $95.00, Full Day - $150.00, Full Day Extended - $195.00
5 Days Half Day - $105.00, Full Day - $170.00, Full Day Extended - $220.00
Please Note: Full Payment is due at the time of registration. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Check or Cash. Day per Week Pricing is only eligible on Weekly prepaid registrations. On vacation weeks additional added days are subject to the one day rate. We welcome walk-ins the day of camp however, it is subject to an additional $10.00 fee.

Space is limited so call today to reserve your spot!

978-694-9678 

http://gymstreetusa.com/camps.htm

4/10/11: Lauren's Ballerina Birthday Party

Lauren had a wonderful 4th birthday party at her dance school, Ellen's School of Dance. 

Miss Laurie and her staff did a wonderful job decorating, playing games with the kids, Dancing with the kids, and doing crafts. I got rave reviews from all the parents. We even got to hang up some of Lauren's formal birthday photos that I had posted previously here.
Here are all the kids from the party.

Cake time!

The setup of cake and cupcakes that I made for the party along with the shadow box I made with her costume from her first Dance recital.

Parachute time!

Time to eat!

Lauren very excited for all her friends to show up.

Games!

Craft time.

More games that included dancing.

London Bridges falling down.

Lauren got stuck in the London Bridge and loved it.

Thank you Miss Laurie for a wonderful time!  Miss Laurie is Lauren and my teacher for Dance and she was also my teacher when I was young.

4/10/11: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Today we went to Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Shawsheen Technical High School as we do every year.  This is such a fun event every year.  It is always the first egg hunt the kids do, and they get to see many of their friends.  The kids had a ton of fun again this year.

Easter Egg Hunt!

 The kids proud of all the eggs they got.

 Evan having fun.

4/9/11: GymStreet USA Session to Start This Week

If you read my blog you know that Lauren takes Gymnastics at GymStreet USA.  She loves it there!  You can check out video and pictures here that I have posted.

If you are looking for your kids to get some great exercise and learn a lot of great skills there is still time to sign them up for the next session which goes April 11th through June 20th. 

Registration is always OPEN. Sign up anytime during the session. You can even try out a No-Obligation Trial Class. Call today to register: 978-694-9678

What drew me to GymStreet was the amount of options they had in addition to the flexibility of so many class times. There are so many options to choose from including:

• Gymnastics for Girls and Boys – All Ages, Advanced and Recreational, Adaptive

• Parent and Me- Ages 12 – 36 months which Lauren started out in.

• Tumble Cheer Programs – Recreational, Advanced and 2hr Open Cheer Tumble

• Dance – Hip Hop and Gymnastics/Hip Hop COMBO

• Martial Arts – Little Leopards, Beginner and Advanced

• Sports Conditioning – 1 hour program

And even some classes for Mom/Dad:

• Adult Gymnastics and Aerobics for Adults – Boot Camp, Cardio Kick Boxing, Cycling, Mat Pilates, Muscle Conditioning, Zumba and Tone

There is even a show at the end of this Session.  Feel free to check out some video from last year's show here.

The Facility was something that impressed me when we started there.  There is a Snack Bar, Wifi internet access, and a Gift Shop.  In addition there are places for any other children not taking class to stay busy including the Homewoork Room, Cable TV with Wii System, Mini Arcade, and Toy Room.  In fact some times it is hard to get my kids to leave.  You can also even have your child's Birthday Party there.  I have been to many of these so I can attest to the fact that the kids have a great time.

There is also schedule Open Play Time - Inflatable and Gymnastics COMBO

Come join us and watch your kids have a great time.

GymStreet USA (978-694-9678) http://ww.gymstreetusa.com

One Jewel Drive Unit 1R Wilmington MA  01887 (Entrance is on Route 38)

Disclosure:  I receive a free month of my daughter's Gymnastics in exchange for posts for GymStreet USA.