She's a Taekwondo Warrior Princess!

We decided to sign the kids up for Taekwondo this winter. There first class was three weeks ago. Athena got her uniform last week as did Carter. I only took photo's of Athena as Carter's pants are about 3 inches too short. I forgot to get his photo tonight. I'll try to remember to do it next week.

Athena is like a fish in water. She is super good at this. I think ballet helps her - lots of choreography and movements to memorize. This will hopefully give her some skills in how to focus and maintain control.

Tonight was their third week and Master Gaines decided Athena was ready to break a board. She was super nervous and I don't think she thought she could do it. Master Gaines had faith for the both of them and walked her through it and convinced her she could do it and do it she did! It was absolutely super cool to watch!

Top Teeth are Gone

Well for just the day if even that long. Athena's second top tooth came out on January 10. Good thing too as the two new teeth were already poking through. Athena told someone yesterday that her new teeth are "HUGE!". Let's hope she grows into them. :~)

First Snow of 2010

Our first snow storm of 2010 was on January 7th. Cassie got to hang out and play in the snow with the kids. Fun time had by all.

Christmas 2009

Here's photos from our Christmas......

For your enjoyment!

Carter's Christmas, sorry, holiday extravaganza at his school this week. Love IT!!!!

Isn't she just glorious?

Athena has had some big milestones this month. On Friday, December 11, she lost one of her front teeth. It happened at school, no less. Could life be much cooler for a seven year old? Why yes, read on after you look at these photos:

Her other front top tooth is hanging on just on one side. The lost tooth helped prop this one up. We keep on telling her when she smiles she looks like she's got in the Billy Bob Halloween teeth. She's hoping to sing "All I want for Christmas are my two front teeth".

Earlier in December, Athena came home with a vision referral from school. She was not very happy. She was actually quite mad about it. We took her to her doctor, Dr. Lenkauskas, and she failed the vision test there as well. Off we went yesterday to an Optometrist. And here is the end result:

She was so sweet about her glasses. One minute proclaiming how much she didn't want them and the next jumping up and down with excitement about having them. She only needs them for things a bit farther away- boards, tv viewing and such. We think she's just beautiful.

And finally, our good friends and neighbors: Susan, David, Zoe and Max gave Athena a body art kit for an early Christmas present. Boy oh boy has she had fun with this. I foresee lots of arguments as she becomes a teenager about what she can (or can't) pierce, tattoo, etc.

Athena's Ballet Performance

Athena was part of a Winter recital that included her ballet group as well as the Cincinnati Russian Children's Theatre. Here's some photos and a few videos from one of the two performances.