We thought this would never happen. At the beginning of the summer she learned how to ride her bike just fine (w/o training wheels). And then one day she flat out refused to do it ever again. As many of you remember...Sydney had quite a traumatic bike accident over a year ago. She seemed okay about it...that is until she realized she could get hurt. For the remainder of the summer, she refused to do it. I have argued with her about it, reasoned with her, and even bribed her. But as you know, Sydney is STUBBORN! She refused...until Monday! She said she would try it, if we promised to hold on to her the whole time. Although it was hard for me to promise this (because I encourage independance), I complied. She did great. And then all week it rained. And then yesterday, she got on again. She did it. She was so proud and happy...and rode around and around! She did great!
When things got too loud...the girls went inside to watch a movie!
Lego Assembly on his own
This is Kaden...who needed to "go potty" in the middle of the ceremony. Remember, it was in the Gym...so we were sitting on bleachers. We, of course, were sitting in the middle top row. So...it was fun saying, "Excuse me, I'm Sorry. Excuse me, I'm sorry!" to all the people I was sqishing through. Don't forget, it was a round-trip. So double the fun! 
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