Volleyball of Course!

We had volleyball on Saturday but luckily it was at our own place, so it was just a quick 15 minute drive for us! Chris and I actually split the day to make it a little easier on us. Heidi's team played a little better and they almost won the silver championship. The coach is trying to shuffle things around and they are switching positions with people etc. I am just happy he isn't giving up on the team! Heidi did really well - I watched her score 5 aces in a row in one game and 6 in another. I was also proud of a moment she missed a hit but then next point came back and did a monster of one. I love to see her bounce back and be okay to make mistakes! Chris had a proud parent comment too as some other parents from other teams were talking about Heidi and how good she was playing, not realizing Chris was behind them. They were even asking where we live so Heidi could join their team - ha. We are very proud of Heidi...of course Heidi who won't pose for a picture at all!

Death look from a tween...

And with volleyball means we were trying our best to entertain Lucy. 

Lucy also had a big weekend. She went to a birthday party for the first time in over a year! The family rented out a movie theater and did an amazing job keeping it safe. The kids sat three to a row spaced out and every other row. Lucy was very nervous to be around her friends and chose to sit off to the side by herself, but was still talking with them and interacting. She talked about the party all day yesterday. I think it was very good for her to get out and the kids were excited to see her!

 

Volleyball

You have to love the selfies I receive from Lucy...

Volleyball was back at it with a two day tournament. Chris went the first day and I went the second. Heidi is doing really well. She truly is - I swear I'm not just saying that because of being a proud parent. She has more aces and more saves than anyone. She plays her positions correctly and has had some great hits... BUT I have to be honest, her team just kind of stinks. They have a couple of kids with really bad attitudes that contribute to 75% of the lost points. These girls would not survive in our household with those eye rolls and mouthing off and I have met the parents... I know where they get it from... anyways... It has been really frustrating seeing some of the teammates make mistakes after mistakes or honestly NOT try. They don't go after the ball, they half-ass a hit and Heidi gives 100%. There are 4 people on the team including Heidi that are wonderful and give effort but with a team of 10, you need more than that. Heidi is still learning and improving and it is a good overall lesson. We try to find the positives in the situation and she still enjoys playing. I'm hoping the coach can figure out something to turn their team around, but I feel for him! Heidi says she is just going to learn as much as she can and prepare for a better try out next year to make a better team. Go Heidi go!

Side note - Chris was the master of finding the perfect spot - he snagged a corner table on the railing, could see everything perfectly and had a table. When I went on day two, we were on a different court, but I sat upstairs and could see so much better - game changer for sure!

Remy relaxing...

I hung out with Lucy on Saturday while Chris and Heidi were at volleyball and Lucy wanted me to take pictures of her in the bath to prove to daddy that she cleaned herself. Ha. 

Heidi is #12...

Lucy actually allowed me to do her hair for once... 

Legos and puzzles...

Day two!

It really is rough to be Remy...

Love!

 24 days until we meet Rizzo!

We saw the Sun!

On Friday, the girls did not have school because all the teachers, school volunteers, staff and CYO coaches were getting the vaccine... Lucy took full advantage of the day and enjoyed TV while eating gold fish. ha!

I mentioned that CYO coaches got the vaccine... that included me! I'm so excited to have the opportunity to get it. It has been stressful to see how each state is doing it differently. If we lived in Nebraska, we would have both qualified to get it because we have a high risk dependent we are care takers of... if we live in Mississippi - we would have gotten it because we are, well, chunky. Here is Ohio that isn't the case, but I became qualified because I am a CYO coach. Now we just need to get Chris the vaccine! I didn't have really any side effects, just a VERY stiff arm later that night, but it was back to normal by the next day. I feel like it is one step closer to being back to normal.

On top of the great vaccine, the weather was BEAUTIFUL this weekend. We played outside and actually felt the sun. We brought our remote control cars out and had some fun taking them through the last couple of remaining snow banks.

Then we just relaxed outside. Heidi rode her bike and actually played with her sister!

Chris made a variety of meat as well, which was delicious. 

I don't know what was in the air, but they all were getting along...

The other great thing was Chris got the wet Roomba going and it was a game changer! It was so easy and wonderful! Our vacuum Roomba is all messed up. They pushed an software update that broke it. They are sending us a complete replacement BUT we won't get for another few weeks! After seeing how awesome the wet Roomba is - I want the vacuum one up and running now! 

Sunday was even nicer than Saturday and we all took a 2 mile walk! Now we are all begging that Spring gets here!

The only other BIG BIG news is we are getting another dog! The girls have been asking for another one for a VERY long time. Chris joked about getting one last weekend and well...the idea was planted. The difference from finding Remy was I had already done the research and was part of special groups. A couple of private messages later - the Ohio breeder actually had a litter born Jan 21st and there were two male red rough coats available. Then she sent pictures and we couldn't say no! His name is NOT going to be Rusty - that is just how they keep the puppies apart. We are throwing around names and right now the girls want to keep the Disney rat theme and name him Rizzo after the Muppet Rizzo the rat. I think its pretty cute. I will post new pictures as I get them!