Dude got to play in the kiddie pool while Brenden and Tayler had their lessons the first week. The next week the other two played while Joshua had his lessons, it worked out well. (lessons were at the public Kiwanis Pool this year)They turned the mushroom fountain on early one day and he had the best time.
Just splashing around. This is Joshua's mischievous grin.
First time he put his face in the water. Practicing in the kiddie pool, determined after seeing Brenden and Tayler he was going to learn how to swim!
Off the high diving board for the first time.
Poor guy saw Brenden run at full speed once and jump off and thought it might be a good idea. Didn't work so well for him, he did a belly buster that took his breath. He toughed it out and finished his lesson.
He is a brave little dude!
And here it is! He has made me beyond proud! I can't tell you what relief it is for me to have them swimming, it has been goal of mine and will help me rest easier. Dude has lots of practicing to do but compared to not wanting to put his face in the water last year this is amazing!
Our Diving Girl.
Flying Pie.
Brenden has learned more swimming strokes than I ever knew existed.
Back Stroke
Brenden looks like he is doing a Superman jump.
So super proud of these two! They owned the deep water this year!
Meet Bees Tayler and Joshua
Handsome Bean
Nap Time
Up close with the sleeping Panda Ya Ya.
Peek A Boo
You still watching me?
Hmm let me check it out. You got me something to eat?
Here is a close up for you. :)
Flamingo
Hanging Out
This one would go full this ball from a fountain.
Then sit down and drink from the ball several times.
So pretty!
Boy its hot out!
Maybe a mud bath will cool me off.
Toothy.
Pie caught this little lizard walking through the park.
Well unfortunately this little rascal the kids have named Rikki has taken quite a few of our birds. So it was time for a new home! We bought a trap at Tractor Supply baited it with dog food and here you are... Trapped!
Close Up
And here is Rikki being released at his new home Hugh White State Park.
Lowes is one of our favorite family stops among many. During a recent visit Brenden noticed a sign for Tow Trucks at their Build and Grow Clinics coming up soon.
The kids were each given an apron, safety goggles, a project, and a patch(each one can be sewn on after each completed project) to keep. Lowes provides these for free!
Unfinished
These Crepe Myrtle branches that hung over the porch. Each time we swung back the swing knocked blossoms off.
The kids love it as you can tell. Luckily we all fit right now, though the way they are growing we may have to get a swing for each end of the porch.
Finished
These were taken in our friends The Cummin's Yard.
Bluebird House
Bluebird Eggs
Tayler with two porch toads.
After quite a bit of rain these mushrooms formed a half circle in our yard. Joshua wanted to pick them all before I cut grass.
Dude got to play in the kiddie pool while Brenden and Tayler had their lessons the first week. The next week the other two played while Joshua had his lessons, it worked out well. (lessons were at the public Kiwanis Pool this year)They turned the mushroom fountain on early one day and he had the best time.
Just splashing around. This is Joshua's mischievous grin.
First time he put his face in the water. Practicing in the kiddie pool, determined after seeing Brenden and Tayler he was going to learn how to swim!
He is a brave little dude!
And here it is! He has made me beyond proud! I can't tell you what relief it is for me to have them swimming, it has been goal of mine and will help me rest easier. Dude has lots of practicing to do but compared to not wanting to put his face in the water last year this is amazing!
Our Diving Girl.
Brenden looks like he is doing a Superman jump.
So super proud of these two! They owned the deep water this year!
