Dance, Dance, Dance!

I'm so excited to be teaching dance again! I spent the last year adjusting to our move to Ohio, but I've missed teaching so much. This summer, I will be teaching classes at the Mesa Arts Center in Arizona, including an adult ballet class on Thursday afternoons. Let me know if you're interested in putting your child in a class or taking one yourself!

I'm especially excited about teaching classes this fall. For all you Cleveland friends, I will be teaching dance classes for children ages 2-5. There are four different types of classes to choose from: Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Boys Only, and Tumble and Roll. I will also be teaching a Mom & Me class for children who are still in diapers. The classes will be held in my home, and they are each 45 minutes long. If you'd like more information, e-mail me at lacychaffee@yahoo.com and I'll send you a copy of my flyer.

Summertime

We're enjoying our summer vacation here in Arizona. Stetson has loved all the attention from his grandparents. He's also had a great time playing with his cousins, and he has a new best buddy in 4-year-old Mason. I don't know what I'll do without Mason to keep Stetson entertained all the time!

Last week, I ran away to Prescott with my mom and sister for a few days. Most of the time, we laid around in our pajamas and read. We only ventured out for food and shopping. No kids, no chores, just complete relaxation. It was perfect.

The temperatures have finally reached 100 degrees here. A true Arizona baby, I don't mind the heat too much and can't wait to spend more time in the pool. I would way rather endure scorching temperatures than drag along in cold, dreary weather. Stetson isn't sure about the pool yet, but he better overcome his hesitation before swimming lessons in June.

Hello to all our Cleveland friends. We're missing you and your kids!

May Flowers

These beautiful tulips and daffodils suddenly exploded in our backyard a few weeks ago. True desert babies, Lafe and I are mesmerized by the changing seasons here in Ohio. Yes -- leaves really do fall off the trees -- and even more amazing -- they suddenly appear again in the spring. Ohio is making up for a dreary, bleary winter with a fabulous springtime. But we only get to enjoy it for a short time. In a few days we're headed back to that 100 degree Arizona heat!