Olympians Week

The 2012 Summer Olympics were incredible! We enjoyed every moment of them that we could catch! I was kind of thinking that my kids were going to grow up not understanding, loving, knowing what the Olympics are since they're already in school and are back to school night bedtimes. Thank goodness for TiVO, I was able to record so much for them, and the first things out of their mouths everyday after school was asking if they could watch the Olympics. Their favorite events were gymnastics, diving and swimming.
The night of the opening ceremonies, we had an impromptu neighborhood gathering at our house with pizza, drinks and eyes glued to our tv.
The theme of the Olympics this year was "Inspire a Generation". The gym that Hayden attends had an Olympian alternate qualifier. He didn't get the chance to compete, but was at the Olympics with the rest of the team, so her gym went crazy with celebrations! Her gym had an Olympians week during the Olympics. The day Hayden attends was dress up as an olympian day. I treated her to a new red, white and blue leo...she had fun getting into the Olympic spirit! We can sure see that the Olympics inspired a generation, because enrollment in her class has tripled, since.