Brielle spent much of this week at mini cheer camp learning a dance to perform with the RHS cheerleaders at the varsity basketball game last night. She LOVED it!
The entire 1st day she was so shy she literally did nothing other than cling to one of the cheerleaders for dear life. I really debated taking her back the next day but she claimed that it was "wonderful" (even though she had tears in her eye's the whole time). So we gave it another shot and it turned out to be a lot of fun for this girly girl of mine. She just needed some time to adjust, as she does with everything.
This is what the entire first day looked like:
Meanwhile, Taylee had no problems showing off her tricks with their friend Shelby:
The cheerleaders were awesome with these girls. My cute friend Hailey was so patient with Brielle and held her until she felt comfortable enough to try some tricks.
Another one of Brielle's favorites was this beautiful girl named Shelby. There were several Shelby's so Breeze called the cheerleader "Big Shelby" and her friend who she went with everyday "Little Shelby" who is also pictured in the black shirt.
Finally a smile :)
And of course Taylee was having the time of her life running everywhere and doing her own stunts.
Taylee would watch the tricks and stunts very carefully. . . . .
And then run to the mat and try her own:
Brielle and Shelby playing dress ups and practicing their cheers.
Oh yeah, and let's not forget throwing out some very princess-esque poses:
Game Day: Breeze was nervous but had an amazing new friend to calm her nerves:
Brielle was fascinated with watching the cheerleaders, and Taylee was just as fascinated watching basketball. She wanted that ball! It'll be interesting to see how they'll turn out because at this point they are so so different. And yet, I am so smitten with both of their personalities! I love being a Mom!
Brielle has spent every night shaking her "pon-pons" and yelling, "T-S. Go, Go Cats" (She always forgets the C and A). She even adds the most hilarious and adorable little kick at the end that nearly knocks her over, and a booty shake that cracks me up.
Brielle, "Big Shelby", and "Little Shelby":
Yahoo! She didn't freeze up and cry even once! She forgot most of the dance up there in front of everyone but I was just thrilled that she had fun! She kept asking everyone if they saw her do a very good job. She has been so proud of herself ever since, and she's not the only one! I'm really hoping this will give her some confidence that she'll be able to hold on to for a while. I love this girl!!
In Other News:
We have been so busy with the house, our jobs and our callings, that we really don't get to spend much time together as a family anymore. It does make us SUPER excited to get the house done and go back to normal life again (whatever that means)! Yet at the same time we feel so blessed that we are able to build a house at all. At least I feel that way. . . . Trav may be ready to sell the dang thing by now! Poor guy has spent every waking moment he can at the house. I'm grateful for his work ethic and vast amounts of knowledge. I'm also grateful for the many, many babysitters that allow me to help at the house, and do other things like go on a daytrip to the Jorgensen's cabin with the youth. . . . . . and hike in the blizzard. Yep, the blizzard waited all these months just for us to start our hike. It was so fun though. It was probably more fun in the snow. I love these kids.
Today:
I just had to add this. Brielle was trying to get something that Taylee threw in the crib, and she totally got stuck like this. Her shoe straps got caught on the under side of the bar and she couldn't move. She kept yelling for me to come save her. I assumed she was just wanting me to save her from the "dungeon" like we so often play, but it turned out to be quite real this time :) I was so tempted to stand by and say "Let's see how this play's out", but decided it was already mean enough of me to make her wait while I took the picture. This girl can always make me laugh!!
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