The Kjelshus Update

9.29.2010

Cheer Party

This past September the girls hosted a cheer party for a few of their friends. It was a lot of fun! I decided to let them do it because I know that once the baby comes they won't be having any parties for a while. A good friend connected me with 2 cheerleaders from a local high school. They came and taught the girls a few basic cheers and then everyone performed for the moms and dads at pick up time! It was easy for me because the cheerleaders pretty much took care of everything.

We started with a craft. Nothing like glitter glue to help a girl get her sparkle on! We decorated mega phones and made pom pom pony tail holders. Then the girls got "cheer" hair. (That's a high pony tail for you non cheering types!)

We also got gold sparkles sprayed into our hair!

Next the girls learned their introductions for the performance.

Ella

McKenna

Selma

Lucy

Sophie

McKenna, again (maybe she needed more practice!)

Hmm, Sophie again.

Next the girls practiced a few cheers.

A cheering pow wow?

Not sure why, but I love this little pic of my sweet Ella. She was trying so hard.

They were very good listeners. I guess they really wanted to be little cheerleaders.

I love Claire's expression here.

All in all it was really fun. Not to mention, Meghan and Kayla took care of everything. I just had to walk around with the camera.

9.28.2010

A Visit from Sara

Over Labor Day weekend (I know...I'm way late on posting this!) we had the pleasure of a short visit from my sister, Sara. It truly was too short of a visit-but, I'll take what I can get.

We went to the fair and ate some of the best ice cream. I think it was called Nitro Ice Cream. Yum! We ate cheese curds, Australian Battered Potatoes, Funnel Cake, Fudge, Tacos....lots of things. The ice cream was Sara's favorite. It was my favorite "new" thing, but I still like the tacos the best!

We also took a little trip to the Zoo. Here are a few pics from that day:

We really got a good view of the wolves that day!

The girls like to play around in the archaeological dig area.

We also went to Brit's Pub for an early dinner. The girls got a kick out of eating on the roof downtown. It was a fun visit. We hope to see Sara and "Good" Shannon again soon!

9.27.2010

Kjelshus Reunion

Maybe you remember the post from last year? Well, this August brought the 3rd annual Kjelshus Reunion at Lake Hanska. It was a nice day! We had lots of fun. The girls went swimming, boating and for a trolley ride! And of course, the spread of food! These pics are a little out of order, sorry!

The trolley ride

Aunt Virginia and a kitten! (One of the girls' favorite parts of visiting.)

The Belgian horses that pulled the trolley

The cousins

9.24.2010

Soccer Girl

Ella likes to role play a lot while playing dress up or dolls. She often plays with a naked a Barbie doll. When I ask why she doesn't put clothes on her Barbie she responds, "because she's a poor girl-Mom!" Duh, as if!

Since we began reading the Laura Ingalls Wilder books she chooses to play Farm girl or Pioneer girl. Sometimes she's Rescue girl.

This past Summer, somewhat against her wishes, we encouraged her to be Soccer girl! Truly, she asked us to sign her up for soccer. However the last 2 weeks of the session she wanted to quit....and we wouldn't let her. She was not Happy girl--at that point.

The whole session is centered around skills and drills in a fun setting--games, relays, etc.. The last 2 nights are actual games. One game against the parents and one game against another team. She requested goalie so that she "didn't have to run."

But, I did manage to get a few pictures.

You can do it Ella! Try your best!