Back in the Blog

So funny story... I started a new job which meant, new phone, new computer etc etc. I got locked out of my google account for a couple of weeks and was just able to recover it this weekend! I was very nervous I was to lose access to the blog etc. We are good! Here is a messy catch up from the last few weeks!

I started a new job and so far so good. I am in week two and have a lot to learn. I left GE after almost 7 years and as I appreciate my time spent there, I am very excited to be somewhere else. It has been a crazy time.

Let's see... our lives have been volleyball, cheer, sickness and new job.

Volleyball is in full swing. Chris and I have truly enjoyed watching Heidi play just improve every week. The coach has been rotating the girls a bit to try to find their best position. The first tournament, she was back row, defense player and the second tournament she was an outside hitter.  We see how she progresses!

Lucy has been a good big sister. Plus, she takes these tournaments as a time to meet new people. She has made friends with a variety of parents and coaches. We will see when we are on our 10th tournament if she still loves to go, but so far so good.

The new view of kids these days... it was a long day after a tournament (13 hours) and we went to get a quick dinner... we let them be on electronics just because everyone was tired... I don't know if they talked much, but it was a peaceful dinner.

 Lucy getting to know the coach.

Chris tried VR for the first time. I know he had fun doing it, but I think I liked watching him be a fool more!

Day two of the first tournament. I think the first day was 11 hours and the second was 13. Long days...

When the girls are in the tournament, they take turns helping the refs. I think sometimes Heidi likes being the net/sub/line judge better than playing. Ha

It was super hero day at school and Heidi was SO proud to wear her heart heros cape Remy just wanted to lick her, but that's nothing new.

 I couldn't find Remy and he was asleep, wedged in the couch.

Heidi and Remy had a snow day

Tournament #2 - the team did great and ended up winning the Silver bracket. They are starting to groove more as a team!

Lucy making new friends of course...

 At my new job, I caught the graphic designer editing my website picture. It was funny...

Lucy enjoying her Chiptole...

I'm not sure why, but lately my hair wants to be wavy. Some days I'm embracing it and others its annoying...

Sickness has hit our house. Heidi tested positive for Type B flu, even though we got flu shots etc. About half of her grade at school has had it. Heidi stayed home Friday, but still found enough energy to open Valentine's Day gifts. She is excited to go shopping once she feels better.

 Selfie before school

Sunday we had our first winter cheer competition. Of our small squad, we were down FOUR girls. We had to shuffle things the morning of and the girls were great. We actually came out with a win, which I was surprised! Heidi missed out, but I sent her updates along the way. Very proud of the squad!

Additional random picture... at least at the volleyball games, Nicholas is there and they have a fun time running around and entertaining each other.

I think we are all caught up. This week is more volleyball, cheer and Heidi finally getting over the flu. Plus this weekend is Heidi's first DANCE! Looks like a fun week ahead.

Last Cheer Game

This past weekend was Heidi's last cheer game for the season. We have a couple cheer competitions to do, but because of Volleyball, she isn't available on the weekends any more. I made sure I picked a game that included the 6th grade boys as Heidi is really on the fence if she will do it next year or not. I was hoping a fun game for the boys would help push her towards doing it. We will see..

It was a fun game. The other team was....interesting. It was like they hadn't seen girls before and were blowing them kisses after they made baskets and flexing their muscles. I was VERY proud of our 6th grade boys as they handled all the smack talk and taunting very well. Plus, the gym was tiny. The girls cheered right in front of the crowd and had everyone doing spirit fingers. I would say it was my favorite game we have ever cheered.

Best thing about being at the 6th grade boys game, the girls are willing to show off and jump.

Now... we had kind of a big moment...Heidi has officially started talking to a boy. Not dating or anything, but they chat on their phone and in class. They actually talk and aren't awkward! They are even exchanging Valentines! oh boy... He is a basketball player...he is the one with the towel around his neck...

This is Heidi after he got his number and was chatting...I have seen all the texts... they both said they liked each other... oh Junior High love...

Hehe...no dates or anything like that, but they are trying to arrange a group to go to a high school basketball game or something... We will see...

Big Steps

Monday we had off work and school, so I took the girls to lunch (they picked Chipotle)  and then we went and painted pottery. It was a good fun day!

Lucy had her class pet this weekend, Cupcake. We were supposed to take it everywhere on the weekend, but I was worried we would ruin it. Our main goal was to make sure little Remy didn't eat Cupcake. It was a challenge.

We had a small group available for cheer this last weekend, but we had fun. Heidi has one more game to cheer and she might be done. This volleyball thing seems to be taking off and I'm not sure how much longer Heidi wants to cheer. I'm trying to make it as fun as possible in hopes she says yes next year.

 Lucy got these glasses at Claires and wears them as much as she can. I love them. She is so funny in them.

We had a big step. I got a new job that I start February 10th and I decided to get a new phone and number instead of porting over my current number. Since I got a new phone...we gave Heidi a phone. She actually has a babysitting job coming up and with this volleyball thing, we aren't sure if we will be able to communicate during the long tournaments. Heidi tried to keep her cool, but she was VERY excited.

Lucy was excited as the deal was, Lucy got Heidi's old iPod and Lucy was SO excited. She has been listening to music getting ready and eating breakfast etc. She thinks she is so cool with it.

Busy week ahead, but that's nothing new. Winding down on my current job and preparing for the next!