I have a crush on a robot...

Stuff we did this weekend:

• Went to the nursing home with Melinda and visited the old folks. This is the 3rd time we've been - we see the same group of grandma's and grandpa's (what Emma calls them) each time, so most seem to actually remember us and are excited to see us. It felt good to know that they are expecting and excited for our quick visits. I find nursing homes to be such sad places - I'm sure some are really nice and home-like (and probably super expensive too), but most seem to be so drab and hospital-like. I see a need for our elderly to be better cared for.
  
  
• Chucky Cheese! Emma sure loves this place! And it's always fun to hang out with friends, so I had fun too. We cashed in our 30 tickets for a little sucker, a sticker, and a plastic top. Jodi says that she's saving up all her tickets each time they go, so one day they can get the biggest prize there! I wish you luck Jodi in your Chucky Cheese- ticket- cashing- in- endeavors!
  
  
  
  
• Cleaned like crazy at Heather's house - Heather left us all this morning (sniff, sniff) - in preparation for moving, we cleaned and purged and packed -well, I just cleaned. Heather has been a real trooper this week in taking on the task of packing up and moving from their house, all without her hubby who is away on rotation. You are my hero!
  
  
• A night out with Emma! We got a sitter for Becca (since she is the worst to take to movies right now, and I didn't want another Kung-Fu Panda experience), and Ben and I took Emma out, just the 3 of us - it felt weird to be without Becca, but we had a great time! We ate a quick dinner at Wildflower, and then went to see Wall-E. So great! It definitely took a turn for the unexpected... I came away from the movie feeling a need to exercise and recycle more. But I actually liked the social commentary that was present in the movie and Wall-E is just the most lovable little robot I've ever seen (I have a little robot crush) - and the animation was incredible! After the movie we all got ice cream at Cold Stone..... wait a minute... did I say I left the movie wanting to exercise more?... well, I don't listen very well - I got ice cream instead.
  
  
• Emma's first dance class - Her teacher is a 7 year old girl (with a little help from her mom I imagine). The class is just for two weeks and seems to be the perfect little intro to dance for my Emma. Emma LOVES dancing, and was really excited when I picked her up today. She seemed to have a great time learning some new dance moves along with a bunch of other little girls. Tomorrow she plans on wearing her ballerina outfit. Thanks Jill!

So, Ben is taking his second set of boards on Thursday - he's going to do awesome! He's seriously been studying so hard - I'll be so glad when it's all over with! After boards we're headed to a resort in town with Ben's family for the 4th of July holiday. I'm counting down the days!