Gonna start a practice journal

OK, so I've been slacking lately...really slacking. Class ended last week and Jam hasn't been on a single piece of equipment since. It could be because it's over 110 degrees here, or it could be because I'm too lazy to set up the equipment!

Starting tonight, I'm going to start us on a path to practice a lot more than we do. I'm going to set up the equipment and start working on our weak spot...gambles. We also need to tighten our turns and work on some accuracy! :) My challenge...I have only the following pieces of equipment:

1 teeter
5 jumps
2 sets of 6 weaves
1 tunnel
1 chute tunnel (that's falling apart)
1 tire (sorta...I need to fix it)

I need to be creative to come up with some sets to work on the items I mentioned above. I'm also hoping to go to a couple fun runs to fill in the gaps.

Our next show is in two weeks. There'll be a lot of classes each day (Adv. has a couple double games, plus the GP and Steeplechase) so I need to also build up Jam's stamina in the heat...I'm sure it'll be 90+ degrees. We play ball in the heat almost every day, then when she's hot, she goes in the pool and we play some more ball in the pool. I'm hoping that will help to keep her muscled.

That'll be our last show for quite a while. Our show season in AZ doesn't start until October, so traveling to California is my only option. BUT, it's really hot everywhere and I'm not too keen on sitting outside in the intense heat all day. Sucks cuz now that I've finally got a dog to compete with, the show season has come to a screeching halt. Oh well...I'll pout for a while but I'll get over it! :)

"This is awesome!"

The above words were uttered by Dani as she stood with her feet on the edge of the Pacific Ocean as the water came rushing in around her! :)

This past weekend we headed out to California to visit Legoland! We went to Legoland on Saturday and had a great day. We've discovered that Dani is the roller coaster queen, whereas Erin is a bit more timid. Dani went on a roller coaster called "The Dragon" 5 times!!!! She then headed over to another coaster that was a bit more scary and went on it once with daddy. After the first big drop, she turned to Jeff and said, "no, I don't want to do this one again!"

After a great day at the park, we went out for pizza and then headed to the beach. Suffice it to say, the girls LOVED it! Dani loved having the water rush in over her feet and Erin enjoyed running up to the water's edge, and then running back towards the beach, screaming, as the water came rushing in. They played with their sand toys and had a great time.

Sunday morning we went to Balboa park in San Diego. We ended up at the Science museum and let the kids play and explore. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

All in all, it was a great weekend with the family! Jeff has proclaimed that he is now ready to conquer Disneyland with the girls next year! :)