Leah-Dancing With The Stars

Today, Leah was showing off some moves while I was watching Dancing With The Stars. They had a group on there doing some Latin dancing.

Of course, the video camera should be attached at my hip, but thankfully she was eager to strut her stuff once more for me. I can't wait until she can take dance classes! I always hoped my daughter would love to dance as much as I did/do. I love the moves where she just bends over and shows her pull-up diaper and where she uses her dress like the girls on tv do. She has had me rewind the one dance number over and over again-too cute.

Infertility Awareness Week

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week. It's said the disease of infertility affects 7.5 million Americans. Crazy! You think, how hard can it be to have a baby? Well, as stats show, difficult for many.
This week I am reminded of all that many of my friends and myself have gone through to try and expand their dream of having a baby of their own. After one failed IUI, Greg, myself, and our doctor, decided IVF was our best option for trying to conceive. We were successful with the medication (and oh, the medication!-AUGH) and our first IVF attempt. We implanted two of our embryos and both took. After going through the emotional, physical and mental roller coaster ride, we were very excited when Evan and Leah arrived. Although they can definitely be a handful at times, we are so happy they are in our lives.

This week I am also reminded to think and pray for others who are going through the roller coaster ride themselves.

Helmet Heads

Last weekend Greg and I decided the kids have fallen one too many times off of their trikes going down our driveway, so we got them some bike helmets. What an ordeal that was at Target! AUGH! After we finally got over the crying, whining, etc., we settled on two of them and the kids are adjusting to wearing them. I took some pictures of them with them on after school today. Too cute.

(What a ham Evan can be for the camera sometimes.)

Hair Salon

We had some friends over last night and had a great time. The kids had a great time also playing hair salon. Peyton was such a great sport for letting Evan and Leah "fix" her hair.

Gra...WHAT?!

Evan and Leah like granola bars and I think it's hysterical how Leah says, "Granola." So, I ran and got the camera, making her say it a couple of times.

Just Like Great Grandma June

Last Friday night, I took the kids to a subdivision garage sale and ended up finding a cute little doll highchair for $2.00. The top of the highchair comes off and then you can carry around the doll in the carrier. Later that evening, while in the living room getting ready for bed, Evan took the base of the doll's highchair and proceeded to walk around (shuffling his feet two steps and then a pause, two steps and then a pause) and announced, "I'm just like Grandma June." Greg asked me if I told him to say that; of which I didn't. It was hysterical. Of course, after laughing at Evan, Leah needed to get a laugh as well and walked with the "walker" just like Grandma June. Kids say the darndest things!

Overcoming Obstacles

This past week, we have overcome some obstacles in the Rau household.

Evan has decided that he is no longer afraid to go up to the Easter Bunny and even sat on his lap. Leah still doesn't want to get close and personal, but says, "Maybe next time."

Evan also decided that he finally is not afraid to wear his Monster Towel that Santa gave him for bathtime. (first time putting it on since Christmas). He was pretty funny making "Monster" noises and scaring Mom, Dad and Leah.

Leah has learned to use the pedals while riding a bike. She surprised us all at Greg's parents on Easter. She is very proud of herself; as we are of her!