Busy Busy Busy

We kept busy over the last week and weekend - which means - prepare yourself for a random post!


First up - we have mentioned a few times that Heidi likes to line things up - well she does it ALL THE TIME!. She was so proud of herself for lining up her cars and trains...

Next she lined up all her little figurines from Toy Story...

She is so proud...

Daddy had a sweet tooth and decided to run by a Dairy Queen and pick up a few items. Besides a good ole Dilly Bar - I'm unfamiliar with these novelty treats from DQ - one being a cherry star bar or star kiss or something like that - I took one lick of the star bar and thought I licked the inside of a frosting container - not my cup of tea - but Heidi loved it!

Next -we're being attacked by aliens from outer space!!! No? I'm a dork - whatever - anyways - we were being attacked by Yellow Jackets - aka - small wasps that are aggressive! I knew we have some bees or whatever - but then one day when I went out for my walk - I had some follow me for two houses - hmm - then I'm sure Brew got stung and then on the front of the house - I kept hearing noises that I thought was bugs hitting the window - then I realized it was wasps - going into a hole in the wood and hitting the inside of our wall - so not cool. Time to call the exterminator - I couldn't help but take pictures as the poor guy had to put on a whole bee suit - and he needed it - he even said it was a pretty big nest by our tree! They even sprayed down our whole house - I was AMAZED at the number of dead spiders and bugs around our house - SO GROSS!

Moving on... for school Heidi had to decorate a poster with her favorite things - from family to friends to toys. I helped of course - but she picked out every picture and told me where to glue it and she added all the sparkles! One side note - yes - some family members did not make the poster - it isn't that she doesn't love you - but as I encouraged her to have everyone - she told me there wasn't going to be enough room for Thomas the Train and Bob the Builder.

Dance take 2! Pre-class really excited to go!

Ready and...

JUMP!

Last week she got a F - this week a C... First half of the class - she sat in a chair with the assistant - didn't want to participate - had one quick crying session - but calmed down - but at least she was IN the room... Then they pulled out the mats to do tumbling and stretching and Heidi pops out of the chair and wants to go! YEAH! She participated through the rest of the class! So there is hope! I was able to get two shots - sorry - we were looking through a one way mirror and couldn't use the flash - but you get the point.

So just when Heidi was getting use to an activity - why not throw another one on top of that - ha... well we did... soccer! Right after dance - we did a quick change and she was ready to go. At least this time - daddy was there with her almost the entire time to help. She did pretty good and actually participated.

She actually kicked the ball during the scrimmage... a future soccer star...

Sunday was such a beautiful day - 70 degrees, sunny, slight breeze - we had to take advantage and go to the zoo. Before we went, I asked Heidi to smile for the camera... a good one...

And what I typically get... I don't know what she is doing...

Onto the zoo... watching the elephants cross, flamingos, monkeys, polar bears and more...

Quick photo break...

And one last goofy story from the weekend and sorry no pictures from it (probably a good thing) - Heidi pooped and of course had us come look at it and her poop broke up into three chunks, a big one, medium one and a small one and Heidi goes: "Look... a daddy poop, a mommy poop, and a baby poop." Ha.

Dance, Huskers and Pretty Pretty Daddy

Saturday was our first DANCE class for Heidi... It started out rough in the morning as Heidi did NOT want to wear tights - but after much coaching and well... forcing her - she put the dance outfit on - calmed down and was good. As the morning progressed - she got more and more excited for dance.
Awkward smile - OK

Already to go!

So how did the class go - oh - right - how about - horrible. Not good at all. I had hope at first - we get there and Heidi walks right in to the teacher and goes - "Hi, I'm Heidi and I'm ready to dance" - I'm like - alright - this should be good.

So the teacher explains we have to wait for her classmates and then we will dance. I should have taken pictures - but Heidi was looking out the window and whenever anyone came she is like - "Is she going to do dance too?" Total the class has about seven 3 to 4 year olds in it. They all arrive - and the teacher is like - OK time for class. Heidi goes: "Come on mommy its time to dance" I'm like - OK go ahead and go in there - I will be right out here.

Problem 1: She thought was I going to dance too. Uh oh.

But she goes in and chooses a dot to stand on while everyone gets settled and the class begins. Everyone else kicks their leg or lifts their arms and Heidi is just standing there. Well she isn't participating. Then the class starts marching around in a circle kicking and the teacher takes her hand and tries to encourage her - she walks along but refuses to kick. They move to the next thing and the teachers tries to get her to do it and boom - TEARS. She gets escorted out of the room to me and I calm her down.

I let her watch through the window but she does not want to go back in. Our neighbor and her older daughter were out in the viewing area with me and even the 6 year old girl said she would go in with her and help her and nope - Heidi wanted nothing to do with it. 40 minutes of trying to get her to go - you can go and sit on the bench - Minnie Mouse likes to dance - etc etc - every mom trying to help too. Nothing.

Then the assistant teacher comes out and asks Heidi is she wants to sit on her lap as the class does somersaults and stretches and she is like OK. Win!

Heidi sits on the assistant teacher's lap - and was giggling and laughing. They asked if she wants to try and she pops up - and goes yes - well when the teacher tried to get her to do a somersault - we started to have melt down #2. So they stopped that - had her sit down with the assistant teacher and moved on. She at least stayed in the room for the last 15 minutes of class. Didn't do anything but sit and watch. At the end - they got one toe point out of her. One.

At the end - they gave everyone a sucker and a sticker and Heidi came out of the class as happy as a lamb. I - had completely pitted out my shirt and was sweating tremendously. Did not prepare myself for that amount of stress for 9am in the morning on a Saturday.

We went home and Heidi said she was all ready for dance next week and she said she was going to try. We went through some of the things the class learned at home (hoping they won't be as scary next time) and well... who knows. We will see this weekend how it goes...I will remember to wear more deodorant :)

Moving on - This was our first Husker game in Ohio - so we had to get all Huskered out to watch the game at the local sports bar and grill. Dress made by the cool Jessica. http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkdreamsofmine

And Heidi wanted to show me how high she could jump...

Lazy Sunday morning - Heidi wanted to do daddy's pretty hair - and it was too entertaining. Chris is a good sport. In the end daddy was covered in detangling spray! ha!

Next weekend - Dance take 2 and she starts soccer - let's hope for a better result!

Omaha Whirlwind

Wow - that went fast! Did we just go to Omaha for over a week and return? Yep - it went fast, saw a lot of people...as far as taking pictures - not so much. I posted what I could - but it is slim pickins on the pics!

Here is Heidi all ready for the road trip!


We had a nice dog bed all set up in the front seat for Taco and his bum leg - but nope - he wanted MY pillow and to take the room next to me. So I did not have a pillow for the trip - its OK - but the dog farts I could have done without.

Taken with my cell phone - both sound asleep - Brew was asleep up front - but I didn't get a picture.

Now this is where the pictures get random... With Grandpa Jeff and Nana - had to run some errands at Target.

Then we stopped at the Gonzales household and wouldn't you guess - Brett and Chris are dressed like twins...

Grandma Gonzales

Heidi enjoying her new drink cup.

Sunday night after a nice day of golfing - side note - I had the brilliant idea to walk and carry my clubs - let's just say I was one pooped lady - then I remembered - hey the last time I walked and carried my bag for 18 holes was when I WAS 18... So sad... Anyways, Matt and Christina gave Chris the best birthday present ever - a Mexican themed mickey mouse hat and a Disney World fanny pack!!! I can't wait to go and see Chris rock the fanny pack the whole time!!!

For Grandpa Jeff's birthday - we got crafty and made some shirts - my favorite - an iron-on of a 5th grade picture of Chris. Chris tried to recreate the moment...

One of the nights there we were able to have a reunion with our neighbors and the three girls who are all born weeks apart. Its always fun to see them change!

Kendall holding our neighbor's baby girl - Kendall was in HEAVEN! I think she really likes babies!

My mom is going to kill me for this one - sorry Grandma Babs - BUT it is the ONLY picture I have of her and its her yelling at me for TAKING a picture. I thought it was fitting. Thanks to Grandma Babs and Grandpa Darrell for hosting us once again. Sorry my dog's smell, sorry Taco puked on your couch, Sorry Chris' farts stink and sorry for kidnapping your basement for over a week!

Moving on... Uncle Bob reading a story to Heidi.

Heidi in her first Husker dress - I say first because while in Omaha - daddy ran and got a new dress that she wore the rest of the day - plus - I didn't want her to get anything on this dress yet...

I don't think modeling is in her future...

Grandpa Darrell and Heidi - watching a movie in the car while Chris and I ran in the house to get some stuff before our next stop on the visit tour...

We were lucky enough to watch the Husker game at Anne and Dean's house - Ayla and Heidi get a long great and they had a blast together. They completely entertained each other the whole time. I wish I would have snapped some more pictures - but come on - the game was on and Dean made wingy!

And just like that, we are back in Cleveland. We miss everyone greatly and I think Heidi misses the playmates most of all. I should have counted how many times she said - will you come play with me yesterday! Here is Heidi looking out the back - I think she was imitating me. Nice.

Next up... Heidi starts DANCE!