A couple of birthdays and Hallowe'en

Wow is this post a little late. Ok, maybe a lot late seeing as Kaes's birthday has now come and gone. Oh well, better late than never, right?
We wished a happy birthday to both Pascal and Erin at the end of October. Shirley had us over for a double birthday roast dinner complete with presents and cake, yum!
Halowe'en this year was SO FUN!! The weather was chilly and wet but that didn't stop us. We were quite a crew: Kaes, Arwynn, Taylor, Mya and Max plus a whole crowd of parents for a total of 12 people.
We trick -or-treated downtown in our neighbourhood first before driving over to see Oma and Opa, Aunty Heather and Papa Ray and Granny. It is Dec 4th as I write this and we still have candy left. But, Kaes hasn't asked for any for a while so maybe its safe to get rid of the rest...
Am aiming to get November and Kaes's birthday up in the next few days. Wish me luck.

Family Bowling

A while back, my sister decided we needed to have a monthly Revy-family activity. We had all been meaning to check out the new lanes for some time, and thus Family Bowling was created.

We ended up going on Thanksgiving weekend. Although a little more expensive than anyone remembered, it was tons of fun. Most of the family has bowled in a league at some time or another. While we weren't as practiced as we used to be, there were still quite a few strikes and spares being passed around.
What you see in the background here is a ball ramp for the little kids to use. Kaes and Taylor both though it was just great and it made it easier on us parents too!.

Gymnastics

Kaes has been attending gymnastics for quite some time now. It is one of the few things that children under the age of three are able to do. Up until now, we had been attending the Baby Bears class where the parents are on the floor with the kids and the emphasis is on trying everything and playing.
Now he has moved up into the Cubs class. It is a much smaller class with a little more direction. Us parents now sit upstairs and watch, ready for the call of "I have to go pee!" as Aunty Heather doesn't do potty breaks.
I was worried if Kaes would listen and follow directions, especially since the coach is Aunty Heather. Turns out there is no need to worry. I am quite impressed with how well Kaes listens and is able to follow directions and learn new things (well, most of the time!). They are learning different moves on the trampoline and how to properly bounce on and land off of the double-mini. He can even do a forward roll on his own now.
The main thing still is fun. The 45 minute class whizzes by and no one is ever bored. First, there is the elaborate race course to go through a few times. Then there is trampoline and double-mini; with skills or games in between while you are waiting for your turn. Last there is usually an extra activity as well, such as the rock wall, rope swing, twisting belt or parachute.
We are very fortunate to have a gymnastics center here. Who knows? Maybe one day Kaes will follow in my footsteps and be a competitive gymnast too.