Looking into dance class

Ava has been asking to take dance classes since she could talk, she even came up with the story that she had dance classes on Tuesdays. Which she told to everyone who would listed, then I would sadly shack my head and my heart would sink at my pitiful organization skills.
BUT this year it changes, we are looking into several different schools and I haven't missed the registration :)
I also bought a new lens, that I desperately wanted to play around with.
To get Ava in the mood we did her hair up in a bun, put on a pink tutu and headed outside. Ella joined in and they danced to their hearts content.

Weighing in

Today Ava weighed 42.2 lbs, Ella weighed 30.6 lbs and Ethan played in the sand box.On Monday I took the kids to dance class at the Y, They all danced and bounced and ran and followed instructions very well. There were two boys in the class, and when they were asked to pick a partner Ethan and the other boy both grabbed one of Ella's hands and led her through their dance across the floor. On our way into the class Ethan informed me that dance was for girls.... I nodded and said I was pretty sure that boys danced, but it was totally up to him. So he sat down beside me as Ava and Ella made their way to the group. Ava became a little unsure of it all and headed back and then Ethan came to the rescue, letting go of the "rules", said "I will go with you so you are not scared". Then the three of them walked over too the group sat down and enjoyed every minute, well Ella lasted through most of it, but came and sat with me for the last 20 mins :)
Are there pictures no I don't have many from this summer, I have been in the pool :)

Ant has started Kite surfing, I believe there is someone else who might be interested as well.

The Pool

To say we are enjoying the pool is an understatement :)
I have no idea what we did before we had one, I'd have to guess we were hot and sweaty :)
This summer is flying by. So far we have gone boating, to the beach, to see cars 2 at the theater, to a petting zoo, several parks, taking swimming lessons, eaten ice cream, celebrated our 10th anniversary in Niagara falls (without kids :), flipped the boards on the deck, redone most of our kitchen (all Ant working hard) and of course swam in the pool almost every day :)
I also had the privilege to shoot a wedding which has me editing in my spare time, I'll send the link to preview when it is up on our website.