The Blake Family

British Soccer Camp

August 2, 2010
G-man began British Soccer Camp today where he is learning teamwork, sportsmanship and self-discipline. The AWESOME coaches run these little guys ragged and Gannon is loving every minute of it. We love the coaches accent & the way he pronounces Gannon's name!

Junior Giant

July 27, 2010

Gannon is a Junior Giant!

The Junior Giants program emphasizes working together and learning from each other, not concentrating on wins and losses. All of the games are played at Earle Yorten - now this has been a total flashback to my youth, and I have had so much fun seeing old friends who now have children the same age as mine. We've all been having a blast. I'm so glad Jason got us involved!!!

And guess who Gannon's coaches are???

Me and Papa!

Gannon and Miss Brooklyn

Nice throw buddy!

Run to first!!!!

G and Jace

See you at the ball park!!!

BIG FUN at the CA State Fair

July 17, 2010

What a great day at the state fair!

Look at these two!!! They were so excited to go to the fair. They were being so silly in the back of the car on the ride to Sacramento.

We often play a French cd where they sing songs...and this is a song they were "singing". Already creating their own choreography!

Nothings better than the rinky, dinky Carney rides. (According to G.)

Signing a big card that will be sent to our hero's.

Camp Smokey!!!

Gannon received all of the stamps on his "Golden Passport to Fire Prevention" after attending all of the fire prevention stations. When he turned in his completed passport, he was so excited to receive his bandanna or Smokey the Bear Award.

Days of the Dinosaur!!!

This exhibit was the main reason we attended the fair this year. Gannon was so excited to embark on this prehistoric adventure. The indoor attraction featured more than a dozen life-sized dinosaur robots. Pretty cool - G was amazed.

Fish!

Learning about salmon and creating a "salmon egg" bracelet.

Sister loved her new accessory.

Cooling off.

(Look at her hair!)

No fear!

Fair food!

Yes, we are a bit ashamed...we ate a fried snicker's bar - I know, disgusting!

Big Yellow Slide - this was my favorite as a little girl & it's now G's favorite.

Gannon threw a ping pong ball into a fish bowl and won a gold fish - he was so proud, as were we!

Fireworks!

We couldn't believe it - 10PM the great show began and we were in awe knowing that we were still there. The day went by so fast because we were having busy fun.

Tennis

July 21, 2010
This week, Mr. Man began tennis camp at the Racquet Club. His instructor is amazing and is teaching him so much. Tennis requires excellent hand and eye coordination, speed, strength and flexibility - and his instructor is definitely conditioning him to perform well at this individual sport.

I adore this sport and played often when I was younger, so I'm such a proud Mama to watch my son enjoy the sport as much as I do. Watch out world - he may have a lethal combination (the looks of Andy Roddick and the talent of Andre Agassi) on the US court! Go G Go!!!

To make camp even more enjoyable for Gannon, he has lessons with two of his friends.

And - he was pretty excited to get his Sponge Bob racket.

Overnight Fun

July 17, 2010
Gannon had his first friend spend the night with him this weekend. Mason and G had a great time and played so well together - even with their respective competitive spirits. We shopped, swam, ate, went to the movies, played game after game after game, rode the motorcycle/tractor, and swam some more. These two little boys were so very kind to Miss Mila and didn't seem to mind when she wondered into their path and stole their snacks or toys or game pieces - they'd just laugh and say "she's so cute". Such sweet little guys and great friends.

Mila's first hiking adventure

July 10, 2010
Our family went on a gorgeous hiking adventure so close to home - Independence Trail - with my hiking club. We had so much fun and we now know that our princess can certainly handle a more complex hike in the near future.