Hats, Zoo, Signing and Tumbling class

Watching Sound of Music for the 1st time.

Beekeeper peekaboo at Miss Kelly's story time.

Even though this hat doesn't fit her anymore she likes to wear it.

At Target this week she wore the khaki shorts I was buying for her.  Oh khaki's are her favorite too, but I think it is just because she likes saying that word.

I wheeled her all over that store and did not get one comment. 

But I did buy her a new $7 florescent pink hat that fits.

We went to the Zoo this past Thursday.  This past week we received the Zoo Signing time DVD and can sign many of the animals including this one.

Taking pictures while she is in the carrier in front of me is always hit and miss.

Petting the goats in the Children's Zoo.

As luck would have it we were just in time to see a show at Blakeley's Barn while we were visiting the Children's Zoo.  This is Rigel an 8 year old mountain goat.

I was going to leave if she lost interest but she contentedly watch the entire show.  Well, it wasn't that long.

Thursday afternoon after her nap Audrey, John and I walked to Twin Lakes to feed the ducks.  Here she is signing "please" and saying  "peas".

And asking for my camera.  My big mistake in ever giving it to her.  I just couldn't turn down as she was so polite.  But now I can't get a decent picture of her without her hand outstretched like this asking for my camera.

Working with her "ledders" on the refrigerator.

I would say she is accurate about 75% of the time in identifying the correct letter.

Friday morning we took a walk around the neighborhood and probably spent an hour at the dry cleaners talking to Megan and playing with her daughter Lily's toys and bike.  Lily, who is 4, was at school.

Megan always has some helpful parenting ideas  (IE waffles for teething, good library classes, etc).  This day though she also told me a horrific Chucky Cheese story that I don't think I will forget any time soon.  Well maybe I'll write it for my private blog just so I remember this cautionary story.  This week we received some interesting information regarding Audrey's time in Yifeng which we expect to learn more about and I'm starting a private journal with this information for her.

Friday afternoon John, Audrey and I walked went to our neighborhood pool for what might be our last time as the pool closes Sunday.   I forgot my camera but she had a lot of fun and certainly shows much more comfort being in the water.

We switched up the traditional neighborhood Friday night dinner out to Teak instead of MAB&G as the weather is beautiful and we wanted to eat outside.  Miss A certainly likes the rice better than mac & cheese so we probably will change it up more often in the future..

Saturday we went to Tumble Bees for the last session.  We did not re-enroll as Audrey shows no interest at all.  And it is not her age because kids her age and younger thoroughly enjoyed the class.  Audrey favorite part of this class was when the bubbles were blown on the group at the end.

  After her nap we went for a hike in French Park with John and the hiking carrier.  She liked the hiking carrier slightly better than the 1st time.

  Afterwards we went to Graeters for ice cream.  When she walked in the ice cream shop she loudly said "yeah" and clapped.  Everyone noticed and one lady called her the "ice cream girl" when she saw her later outside.

She needs more calcium in her diet and she won't drink milk.

She likes cottage cheese and cheese but we are pretty free with the ice cream as she can use more weight (10% on charts now).

Working it with 2 spoons.

Natural History Museum @ CMC and Tumble Bees class

Friday morning John came with us to check out the Natural History Museum at the CMC.  Independent Audrey, who has been walking 3 weeks, does not want to be carried and we did not bring the stroller.

You can see how the stroller pace is much faster than we were walking.  But the bigger problem was how tired she gets while visiting after that long a walk in this heat.  We only stayed an hour.

An exhibit of a polar bear.

Geodes from Indiana.

Specifically Harrodsburg where my families farm is located.

Saturday we finally made it back to Tumble Bees for our 2nd class.  The session ends next week.

Although this picture was taken while we were waiting for class to start it fairly represents her attitude so far about these classes.   I'm not going to enroll her for Fall and may try dance later. 

Tumble Bees Class and B-day party @ Crab Shack with Krohnies

This morning I acted like we had all the time in the world to get to Tumble Bee class on time.  The gym is about 30 minutes from our home.  Of course it is in the suburbs as nothing this size could be near an urban neighborhood like ours.

The trip was so long that Miss A took a nap.  To me she looks so long in this picture.  Which in fact she is.  According to her pediatrician, whom we saw this week, she was charted at 80% height and 25% weight. 

 She was not terribly enthused to be woken up when we arrived at Kids First.   But she was a trouper and we were only a few minutes late.  Overall I think the class took her out of her comfort zone.  She neither loved nor hated it.  After class we watched the older girls practice on the balance beam and uneven parallel bars and this really captivated Miss A.  I think it will be a good experience and we will complete the 5 sessions in the summer series.  Apparently this class really wore her out too as she took a 4 hour nap when we got home.  Something she has not done since my big family, lots of  nieces and nephews, visited in February.  

She did not wear this tiara long nor did she want me to wear one.

Tonight we went to Joe's Crab Shack to celebrate Kelly's (a Krohnie) birthday.  This picture shows Kelly opening some presents. 

The balloon man made hats for the kids.

Miss A watching him make her hat.

Although she graciously accepted the hat there was no way was she going to wear it.

Even though  Baba showed her he would wear it.   Tomorrow is Baba Day and our plan is to go to a Reds game with him.  It is predicted to be a hot one so who knows how long Miss A will last.  Fortunately if we feel the need to leave early Baba can walk home and not miss any of the game.

Mt Adams Pool and Tumbling class

Today we bought our neighborhood pool passes.   It was such a beautiful afternoon that John came with us which meant he had to work late.  We are so lucky his schedule is flexible.

Miss A certainly enjoyed the pool time with Baba.  Although we have purchased pool passes for years this was our first time we actually used it.  We were pleasantly surprised to find out they have pool toys, music and 2 lifeguards. 

• Last Saturday we went to Findlay Market.  Our friend Paula is staying with us for a couple of weeks until her place is ready.  Audrey adores Paula.  We do too.

Then later that same day Paula, Audrey and I went to Kids First in Blue Ash so I could register Miss A for tumbling class.  We start this coming Saturday morning.

I was surprised at the size of this gym.

Also unexpected Kids First has a gift shop, nail and hair salon and massage packages. 

Miss A checking out the gym from the 2nd floor balcony with Paula.