A B C's and 1 2 3's

Ashton & Kadence are both working hard to learn their ABC's and phonics. Many times, they will see a letter and before even saying what letter it is, they will make that letter's sound. We work on the alphabet every day with flash cards, songs and books. They are both making a lot of progress. I wouldn't be surprised if Kadence knows her entire alphabet before her 3rd birthday.
Ashton is writing his name without my help and can write other words by sight. He loves to color - especially doing mazes & dot-to-dot worksheets. He knows his numbers & is great at counting and recognizing the number it totals. I'm hoping to have him blending letters well before the start of kindergarten this year. It's crazy to think that by August both kids will be in school and I will actually have a quiet empty house for a few hours each week...WOW!

Kadence loves to dance. She began dance lessons at just 2 1/2 years old at Axis Dance. After the winter recital, I decided to switch studios. I know I am picky - as a dance Mom who used to be a dance teacher. I know what it takes to put on a recital & Axis Dance lacked organization, professionalism, and honestly - creativity. So starting in January, I moved her to Marlene's Dance studio. It is where I took growing up & where I taught dance for 5 years. Marlene is very organized and knowledgeable. Now Kadence is doing both tap & ballet and loving every minute of it. If it was up to her, she would be in her leotard & tights 24/7. She is the youngest in her class (by over a year) but fits in well since she is SO tall & speaks so well. I am happy to see that she has a natural love for dance!

Ashton will be starting BASEBALL this spring. We are signing him up for t-ball this year. He loves baseball and I can't wait to see him in a team environment. I hope he continues to love baseball & sticks with it thru high school & even college like his Dad & cousin McKade! He has also showed interest in martial arts, breakdancing & tennis. So he's going to be a busy boy trying new things this year. Who knows, we may even let him try gymnastics again.