Bollards Blog
The bus came - I knelt down to take this picture and before I got up she was on the bus - never looked back. I was a little sad but relieved also.
She had a wonderful day. Made some new friends. And drew a great picture of herself on the bus. She is awesome.
Katie showing off her new lunch box,back pack and shoes ( which I think she put one of her feet on backwards - ouch ) . The hat is on for extra flare.
Her class room was very bright and colorful. Loads of activities to stimulate her growing mind.
I know she is ready to start kindergarten. She is an incredible little girl who I am sure will excel at all she does.
They have a large play area for the kids. I few rides - we did ride the roller coaster but that was it as far as "dry" rides. Katie ran around the "maze" , bumping in and out of the obstacles.
Huge bounce mat for the kids - parents weren't allowed :(
Then there was the nets. Three stories of nets and tubes to climb through - she wasn't having it. Climbed up, went through one tube then cried all the way down and out. At least I didn't have to carry her.
She started out strong but quickly went down hill when she looked threw the nets and saw the ground so far away.
They do have a bunch of water rides. We rode several tube slides and the lazy river. It was getting cold so we dried off and hit the shows. The had a wonderful parade that we watched and danced to then we saw two shows.
Katie had her bucket of popcorn so she was happy.
Elmo live - Lalalalaa elmo's world.....
All in all a great day - but was a long day. We have free tickets to go back before the end of October so we will see. Definitely geared for the younger kid.
The sting ray pool - you could reach in and touch them - Katie was afraid too but Zachary wasn't. The were soft and smooth.
There was a tidal pool which they could walk through and collect clams and spider crabs. Katie just liked walking in the water.
There was a little penguin area.
The kids could climb into this bubble and watch the penguins from in there. They all came over to seem them when they went in there.
Katie is a ham - always up for a good laugh and a free ride.
This is her idea of "helping Dad" around the house.
She is not allowed to date until she is 23!!!!
Growing up way too fast - where does she get this from.
She is finally taking an interest in reading. We have been making several trips to the library getting new books to read. I hope she keeps up with it. She is stubborn if she doesn't want to do it.
Still doing karate - we love the dojo and her instructors. It is very family orientated and they teach good lessons - not just kicks and punches.
It amazes me how serious she is when she is there. I wish she would give me half the attention she gives her Sensia.
She has an incredible amount of focus for a 5 year old. She made me so proud the other day when they were talking about getting black belts and that everyone gets it at there own pace whether its 5 years or 55 years. She raised her hand and told the Sensia that she" would never give up" I hope not.
We had her pre-K graduation at the end of June. The school did a great job.
Can't I just slow down life and enjoy her as she is for another 5 years.
Bikini - ugh . 
We have spent a lot of time at Hurricane Harbor this season. She is really enjoying the wave pool. Still won't put her face in the water voluntarily but doesn't mind it now if she does get hit in the face with water.
She is karate chopping the waves.
We have been to PA about every weekend this summer. Here she is at the pool up there. They heard thunder that day so we weren't allowed in the water.
They have a miniature golf course which she has been enjoying. Doesn't have much in the way of a stance or stroke but she still plays a pretty good game.
All the grandkids playing.
The karate dojo had a picnic - it was her first water gun fight.
and her first tug-of-war. It was a great day.
