Hittin' the Gym/Bon Voyage to Grammy & Ernie

The ridiculously cold weather continues so we were very happy to get out to the Tiny Tykes class at My Gym this week with Riley and Marlene. We loved it, or I should say I loved it. Holden is probably still trying to figure out where in the world he was and why he was bombarded with songs, movements, and swings neatly packed into 45 minutes of craziness. I was very impressed with the "coaches" and was amazed how they can easily transform the room into so many activities, including a car wash where the babies ride on toy cars through pom-poms and punching bags with bubbles while the hit song "At the Car Wash" played in the background. It was quite a workout for me too which is a good (and much needed) thing. Rob joined us for the Saturday class and was equally impressed so we signed up for a 10 week session of 2 classes per week starting Jan 26. I'll take him during the week and the 3 of us can go on the weekends (or Rob can take him and I'll use the massage membership Rob got me for Christmas!) In addition to having fun at the class, I'm glad to learn some different things I can do with Holden when we're home too. I think he's a little bored with the current circuit of activity mat, bouncy seat, swing, jumperoo, tummy time and repeat.

Today we were treated to a visit and de-lish dinner courtesy of Grammy & Ernie before they head south on Wednesday for a month. They'll be in SC, FL, and on a week long cruise to the Carribean. I've been spending a lot of time trying to figure out how the 3 of us can sneak ourselves into their luggage. We are excited for them but sad for us - we will miss them!! Since Grammy will be gone on Valentine's day Holden got to open his V-day gift a month early. Thanks Grammy & Ernie for the (9month!) sleeper, slippers, and Elmo Loves You video!

Finally, we'd like to congratulate Matt & Emily on the arrival of Jack Mason today!!! We are very excited and can't wait to meet our new little cousin. A link to their blog (baby staffaroni) is on our Friends & Family list. We look forward to seeing pictures and watching him grow.

In the ball pit with Riley and fellow gymster Jack
Taking a break for some thumb time

Working out on the teeter-totter with the Coach

Enjoying a ride in the jumper/swing contraption

And on the real swing

Coach Mike's puppet show

Stylin' earlier in the week

Trying to stay warm

Still trying to stay warm

Celebrating Valentine's day a month early

Loving Elmo Loves You

Modeling Ernie's hat

Um, a little help here.