Rooster Days Parade

Rhian and her support team.

The parade.

Sisters waiting for the parade.

Rhian marched in the recent Rooster Days Parade here in Broken Arrow. Her karate school, Apollo's Karate, participated in the parade and later in a karate demonstration. It was a cool, wet morning but we all enjoyed ourselves. Jordan especially enjoyed the free ice cream being given away by the Blue Bell creamery!

Jordan Goes for the Gold!

Jordan with her medals.

Getting some advice from Coach Martina

Will helps out with the raffle!

Recently Jordan competed in the Spring Spectacular competition at Oilers Ice Center. She did three events, winning gold in compulsory and free skate, and a silver in jumps. Way to go Jordan!

Jordan's First Communion

Jordan's banner, complete with bling!

Fancy toenails!

A girl has to have her 'mani-pedi- before her big event.

With little brother.

With Rhian.

With Taylor.

Will being quiet at church?

Ready to go with Mom.

She looked so pretty!

On May 2, Jordan made her first communion. Nana Sue, Uncle B and Grandma Diane all came to town to help make the day special. Jordan of course did a fabulous job and we all celebrated by sprinting from the church to a piano recital for Taylor and Rhian. Afterwards we kicked back with some BBQ and presents.

Broken Arrow Music Teachers Festival

Shopping for some new camo!

Will's favorite

At the entrance.

Recently the older girls participated in the Broken Arrow Music Teachers Association festival. They both had to memorize and perform a piece of music on the piano. They both did a great job! In between performances we ventured down the hill to kill some time at the Bass Pro Shops Super Store. This was a big hit with Will, as he got to check out the fish and test drive all of the boats and quads. We even had time for a stroll around the lake!

Rhian's Karate Test

Saturday Rhian had another karate test, this time for her recommended black belt. Of course she passed with flying colors! The whole family turned out to watch, even Ms. Jane and the Slanes. We celebrated with lunch at the Which Which afterwards. Rhian has now progressed through 11 ranks, with only her black belt remaining. We are so proud!

Skate Kansas City

Jordan competed in Skate Kansas City over the weekend. Unfortunately I don't have any photos of her exploits, but she did very well. She won gold in both her compulsory and spins events, silver in jumps and placed sixth in her free skate (she took a tumble on her axel). She made friends in abundance just like always, taking a particular shine to a fellow competitor from Chicago. We are all very proud of her. The attached photo is from another competition, but is from the same program.

Will's first ever at bat!