We have definitely have had a crazy week, but I can't help but love every second of it! The 2 older girls began t-ball this week & Asher got promoted to a more advanced dance class. Asher had been working very hard toward the goal of a ballet & tap combo class, so she was very excited when she was informed she reached this personal goal.
The 1st t-ball practice was Asher's. Of course this was on the same day as the girls' dance classes, but we joyfully rose to the challenge! We got up extra early to do our schooling & then it was off to dance. Asher enjoyed the more challenging ballet & loved the the clickety-clack of her new tap shoes. Afterwards, we went to the "Banana Store" (Starbucks) for some bananas & water to celebrate, Ash got an apple juice for special.
That afternoon we could not get out the door fast enough for t-ball, she was so excited! Its nice that the girls do some activities together, but it is also VERY important they get the opportunity to shine on their own from time to time. Daddy was able to get out there on the field & help her run bases, play catch, & bat. Her sisters enjoyed cheering her on & even met a new friend or 2. After practice, Asher informed me that this was her "favorite thing ever!". SO excited for her. She is definitely looking forward to her first game that happens to be on her sister's birthday as well! Fun stuff! Oh, 1 funny thing that I happened to notice is that our team has 5 pregnant mommies on it-LOL. I suggest if anyone does not want to get pregnant on the team that they switch immediately because there must be something going on haha.
The next afternoon was Aidann's time. This practice was a lot later in the afternoon so we definitely planned ahead & packed dinner, peach slices & sammies, & some entertainment, crayons & coloring books. Daddy had to work, so I got to get my 8 month pregnant self out on the field with Aidann, got work out though (but less pictures). Aidann has already played soccer, so she was very excited to get back into another organized sports. She had a blast with everything they did, but I definitely think batting was her favorite-"Man, I am rough. I hit that thing SO hard, Mommy!".
Well, I am excited to get into t-ball season. Should be interesting with a newborn coming into the mix pretty soon, but it should be fun! Have a wonderful weekend all. Scroll to the bottom for more info about stuff going on for the kiddos this weekend in AZ.
13th Floor Haunted House. Featuring the 13th Floor Haunted House and Zombieland. 7-10pm Mon-Thur & Sun, 7pm-midnight Fri-Sat & Oct 31 (7-11pm Fri-Sat in Sept & Nov). $25-$45. 13th Floor Haunted House, 2814 W Bell Rd.
13thflooraz.com
A Seed is Sleepy with Illustrator Sylvia Long. All ages. Examine seeds found in the Sonoran Desert, learn how to illustrate your own book and finish with a reading. 10-11:30am. $15 ($12 members). Preregister. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy. 480-481-8146 or
dbg.org
Arizona Sunrays' Kids Night Out. Ages 3-13. Gymnastics, bounce house, dancing, trampolines, organized games, movie and pizza dinner. 6-10pm. $25/child, discounts for siblings. Preregister. Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, 3110 E Thunderbird Rd. 602-992-5790 or
arizonasunrays.com
Owl Fun @ Gymboree Store in Arrowhead Mall. 9am-12pmBallet Under the Stars (Thur-Sat Sept 19-28). Ballet Arizona performs in unique outdoor settings complete with a stage, lighting and costumes. 7pm. Free. Locations Valleywide. 602-381-0184 or
balletaz.org
Big: The Musical (Fri-Sun Sept 6-29). Story of a 12-year-old boy who is granted his wish by a fortune machine at a carnival and wakes up as a 30-year-old man. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. $13-$31. Theater Works, 8355 W Peoria Ave, Peoria. 623-815-7930 or
theaterworks.org
Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Four different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom, Busy Bones or Nano Latch and Catch. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones or Nano Latch and Catch. Included with admission: $14.95 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or
azscience.org
Breakfast with the Tortoises. Ages 2-5 (with an adult). Have breakfast then visit and feed the Aldabra tortoises. 8-9am. $50/pair ($30 members). Preregister. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-914-4333 or
phoenixzoo.org
Chambers of Fear Haunted House. 3 attractions: Chambers of Fear, Den of Darkness and the new Scary Tales themed attraction. 7-10pm Mon-Thur & Sun, 7pm-midnight Fri-Sat & Oct 31. $22-$27. Bell Mar Plaza, 11340 W Bell Rd, Surprise. 623-255-6896 or
chambersoffear.com
Cinderella, A Ragtime Musical (Fri-Sun Aug 23-Sept 22). Ragtime spin on the timeless tale with the prince and the glass slipper. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 1 & 3pm Sat-Sun. $15. Reservations recommended. Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664 or
desertstages.org
Concerts at The MIM (Sept 15-28). Jose James Sept 15; Jon Cleary Sept 17; Ottmar Liebert Sept 19; Tannahill Weavers and Manran Sept 20; The Trishas Sept 21; Andre Mehmari Sept 24; Violinist Xiaolin Li & Pianist Thomas Nixon Sept 25 and Suzy Bogguss Sept 28. Call for prices and times. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000 or
themim.org
Fall Festival (Sat Sept 21). Demonstrations of historic farm equipment, homestead history talks, children's junior ranger station and craft, bake sale, silent auction and apple picking. 10am-3pm. $10/vehicle. Slide Rock State Park, 7 miles north of Sedona on State Route 89A in Oak Creek Canyon. 928-282-3034 or
azstateparks.com/parks/slro.
Fall Pumpkin Celebration (Sat-Sun through Oct 27). Pick your own pumpkins, corn maze and children's play area. 8:30am-5pm. Free; fee for activities. Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins, 6405 W Williams Rd, Willcox. 520-384-4685 or
appleannies.com
Family Star Night. All ages. Kids activities, science demos, stargazing, Scout Corner and telescope demos. Family activities begin at 6:30pm; program begins at 7:30pm. $7, $15 per scout (includes packet & patch), ages 3 & under free. Challenger Space Center, 21170 N 83rd Ave, Peoria. 623-322-2001 or
azchallenger.org
Fiddler on the Roof (Fri-Sun Sept 14-22). Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community. Presented by Scottsdale Community Players. 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Call for prices. Stagebrush Theatre, 7020 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-949-7529 or
greasepaint.org
Healthy Kids Expo. All ages. Information on family safety, activities, healthy habits, nutrition and learning. 11am-3pm. Free. Superstition Springs Center, 6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa.
macerich.com
Ice Cream Social. All ages. Animal-themed games, raffle, activities and ice cream. Proceeds benefit local and global conservation efforts. 5-9pm. $12 adults, $6 children. Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium, 16501 W Northern Ave, Litchfield Park. 623-935-WILD (9453) or
wildlifeworld.com
Jeremy Jackrabbit Recycles the Can (Wed-Sun Sept 11-22). Jeremy learns from an assortment of desert creatures how he can reduce, reuse and recycle. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $10 adults, $7 ages 12 & under. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or
azpuppets.org
Kids Day Maricopa. All ages. Information on crime prevention, child safety and environmental awareness. 10am-4pm. Free. Maricopa Wells Middle School, 45012 W Honeycutt Ave, Maricopa.
maricopa360.com
Little Women (Thur-Sat through Oct 12). Follow the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. 7pm Thur, 7:30pm Fri, 3 & 7:30pm Sat. $16-$26. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert. 480-497-1181 or
haletheatrearizona.com
Lost and Found (Aug 23-Dec 11). An exhibition highlighting the use of reusable objects features Tempe artists Troy Moody and John Randall Nelson. 10am-6pm Mon, 10am-8pm Tues-Thur, 10:30am-5pm Fri-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Free. Connections Cafe Gallery, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe (in the Tempe Public Library).
tempe.gov
MIMkids: Musical Adventures Series. Ages 6-10. Participate in music making, creating musical instruments and exploring exhibits. 10-11am. $12/class; $40/series of 4 classes. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-245-6962 or
mim.org
Model Horse Show Class. All ages. Learn what the judges look for and how to prepare your horse models for showing. 9-10:30am. $15. Preregister. The Doll House & Toy Store, 16447 N Scottsdale Rd #D115, Scottsdale. 480-948-4630 or
azdollhouse.com
My-Oh-My Apple Pie Weekend & Country Craft Fair (Sat-Sun Sept 21-22). Free samples of pies, wagon rides, apple picking, apple pie baking contest and arts & crafts vendors. 7:30am-5pm. Free. Apple Annie's Orchard, 2081 W Hardy Rd, Willcox. 520-384-2084 or
appleannies.com
Narnia the Musical: The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe (Fri-Sun through Sept 22). Tale of an enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. $14. Spotlight Youth Theatre, 10620 N 43rd Ave, Glendale. 602-843-8318 or
spotlightyouththeatre.org
National Gymnastics Day at NVG. All ages. Introduction to the sport of gymnastics, raffles, prizes and more. 2:30-4:30pm. $10/person. North Valley Gymnastics, 20815 N 28th St. 602-404-3547 or
northvalleygymnastics.com
National Gymnastics Day. All ages. Children across the US will be simultaneously doing inverted moves (handstands, cartwheels, flips and more). Kids will also get gym time and a goodie bag. 9:30-10:15am. Free. Advance registration required. Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, 3110 E Thunderbird Rd. 602-992-5790 or
arizonasunrays.com
Oliver! (Thur-Sat through Sept 28). After running away from the orphanage Oliver discovers he is not fit for a life of crime on the streets. 7pm. $23 adults, $18 ages 18 & under. Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, 8776 E Shea Blvd #2, Scottsdale. 480-314-0841 or
donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com
Performing Arts Classes. Ages 3-17. Classes for students of all levels: Acting, Musical Theatre, Play Pretend, Acting Technique, Introduction to Improv and more. Times vary; classes run Sept 21-Nov 15. $95-$200. Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N 1st St. 602-253-8188 x302 or
vyt.com/education/class-information
Robin Hood (Sat-Sun through Sept 8-Oct 6). Join Maid Marian, Robin Hood and his band of merry men on an unforgettable adventure. Recommended for ages 7 & up. Presented by Childsplay. 1 & 4pm Sat, 1pm Sun. $12-$25; $12 preview 4pm Sept 8. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-350-2822 x0 or
childsplayaz.org
Saturday Art Class. Ages 11 & up. Drop-in art class taught by professional artists who are also experienced instructors. 1-4pm. $40/class. Scottsdale Artists' School, 3720 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale. 480-990-1422 or
scottsdaleartschool.org
Sharing Down Syndrome Walk (Sat Sept 21). All ages. Helps promote positive acceptance and awareness. After walk party with carnival games, inflatables, ice cream, exhibitor booths, rock climbing and more. 7:30am registration; 9:30am walk begins. Donations. Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W Alameda Dr, Tempe.
sharingds.org
Shine Brightly Teens and Women Summit. Ages 12-18 (with a female adult). Day of inspirational and life-changing workshops for girls. Presented by Girls Rule! Foundation in partnership with the YWCA and Phoenix Mercury, 9am-2pm. Call for prices. US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson St. 480-282-4242 or
girlsrulefoundation.org
StairClimb and Firefighter Challenge. All ages. Stair climb, live entertainment, firefighters competition and food. Proceeds benefit the Arizona chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 8am registration; 9am StairClimb; 9:30am Firefighter Challenge. Entry fees for StairClimb: $25/person, $150/per family. Arizona Center, 5th St & Van Buren. 602-224-0068 or
azstairclimb.org
The Art of Video Games (June 16-Sept 29). Explores the forty-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium, with a focus on visual effects and the creative use of new technologies. 10am-9pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thur-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. $15 adults, $10 students, $6 ages 6-17, under 6 free. Free to all 3-9pm Wed. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave. 602-257-1222 or
phxart.org
The Diary of Anne Frank (Fri-Sun Sept 14-Oct 20). Story of a 13-year-old Jewish girl and her family who lived in hiding for two years in war-torn Amsterdam. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. $25 adults, $22 seniors/students. Reservations recommended. Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664 or
desertstages.org
They Came from Outer Space (through Oct 2014). Meteorites, costumes, props and equipment from the personal collection of Geoff Notkin, star of television's "Meteorite Men." 10am-4pm daily. Included with admission: $8 adults, $6 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Challenger Space Center Arizona, 21170 N 83rd Ave, Peoria. 623-322-2001 or
azchallenger.org
Wild Science Workshops. Ages 5-13. Learn about animal adaptations, habitats, niches, food chains, predator/prey relationships and more. 12:30-2:30pm. $40 ($20 members). Preregister. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-914-4333 or
phoenixzoo.org
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