Storytime and Music Class

This week we have had several firsts. We went to storytime at the library for the first time with Luke and Vaune and went to our first music class, Tiny Tots N Tunes. It's been fun to start these new activities with Ava and watch her interact with other babies. I like getting out of the house too. Up until now that usually has entailed running errands with her in tow which is not really fun for her or I. We still have our playdates, which I love, so these new activities will be a nice addition to our "Ava playtime."

I have looked into storytime at the Library but the session for Ava's age always seemed to be during her therapy time. When Vaune invited us to meet her and Luke on Monday during Storytime for the 1-2 year olds we jumped on the opportunity to check it out and spend more time with our friends. There were plenty of younger siblings at storytime so I didnt feel bad brining her. She loved looking at all the other kids and once the librarian started reading Where's Spot? she was all ears. We read this book all the time at home and she must have remembered it because she was not paying attention to anything other than the kids before this point. Luke could not have been happier to have his little girlfriend, whom he calls "Ova", there with him. He would pat the floor beside him and say "Ova, Ova" over and over again until I sat her by him. I think it's love.

Afterwards we went to Chickfila for lunch. Can I just say that I LOVE Chickfila more than ever! It has always been my favorite fast food joint but I had never brought Ava there before and it is super kid friendly. They have these awesome plastic place mats that stick to the table for kids, they have a playing area, the manager came by and gave Luke and Ava a little container of cheerios, AND to top it off they play Christian music!! I might be a little chubbier in the next few months because this might be a regular eating spot for Ava and I. She loved the chicken nuggets like her mommy. :)

Luke leaning in for a kiss. They seriously love each other. I am pretty sure that Ava knows Luke's name because when I told her we were going to see Lukie she started looking around for him.

Today was our first day of music class at Heights Baptist Church in Richardson. All the girls from our playgroup signed up as well so it was fun to all be together. It was just what I was expecting it to be. Lots of singing, hand movements, musical instruments. We loved it and I look forward to next week!

Amy & Brinley and Danielle & Jake


Danielle & Jake and Tyler & Heather

Leanne & Carter and Amy & Brinley

Holly, the wonderful instructor, read (sang really) a story and look who was front in center. She crawled out of the circle right up to her while she was reading. Once again, loves the books!

Carter playing with the jingle bells

Ava eating the jingle bells

Cute Brinley shakin the bells

(sorry for the dark spot precious girl. my smaller camera has a permanent spot on the lens)



Some new friends that are also in our music group are Jennifer and her baby girl Madison. Jennifer and I have a mutual friend and met about a year ago when we were both pregnant. Low and behold we end up having our girls on the same day, same hospital. We bumped into each other at one of the breastfeeding classes at the hospital a day after the girls were born. I look forward to getting to know her and Madison more this semester at our music class!