Tumble, climb, and jump.

It's August. How strange. Just over Six weeks until D-Day for little Dot. We have an ultrasound scheduled for this Friday to check up on her kidney's. She moves ALL the time which makes me feel very confident that she is doing just fine.

Chris and I signed Zuri up for a gymnastics class a few months ago and it just started today. Zur was a little hesitant at first (I figured she would be, she's very much like that) but once the other kids started jumping around she went for it. I have to admit we were both tired by the end of class. The parents stay with their kids to help them up on the tramp, bars, etc. It was good exercise for me too!

I liked how the teacher didn't just let the kids jump around and do whatever. The gym had individual obstacle courses that we would go through which made it very structured for learning new moves with the little bodies. (bear crawls up walls were my favorite). I am impressed with how strong little kids really are.

Out of 5 or 6 other kids there was only 1 other girl in the class! I was surprised, but Zuri kept right up with everyone even though almost all were a bit older. I was very proud of my bug.

Her mouth looks so huge showing off her grill. two more teeth to go and all her bitters are in.

snuggle bug

It's been pretty hot here this week and the upstairs is getting pretty sticky. Luckily Zuri seemed to fall asleep well tonight and when I went to check on her a bit ago she was seriously spooning her teddy bear. The sight of it made me pretty happy. She's so funny.. I love my little bug.

A little trip to the Zoo!

On Monday we took a little trip down to the Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke. I have to admit I had no idea there was a zoo in Roanoke. Goes to show how adventurous I am around here. It was fun! Totally off season and that was perfect. No people (pretty sure we were two of four families there) and perfect weather. Thanks mama!

Picture-esk moment on the tiger.

It took us a good fifteen minutes to get past the first two animals.

Papo made sure we got pictures of him with his great-grandkids.

Grandma Hardy (isn't her hair awesome?)

This was finals week. It's been so beautiful here being outside is actually a nice thing.

I found more amusement with random creatures...Like these guys. Zuri loved them too

This is more of a joke with Chris, but I just love how these little guys move about. SO entertaining.

and THIS was the funniest to watch. Zur is the best.

Chris and I started our summer classes today...Who knew that graduating was such a tease! I have never wanted to be done with school so bad in my life. I kid you not. My classes have fun people though so at least they have that going for em.

faces!

I can't get over how funny Zuri's faces are. I do realize that for some reason every time I get the camera she is only in her diaper. It's hot here ok?

I apparently took too long to give her food so she got a little frustrated with me, so sorry for the whinny noises. The cheerio stuck to her face was classic Zuri at meal time though. Love it.