Swimming

ALLISON

Allison grew by leaps and bounds at swimming lessons today.  She transformed into a fish and can swim with her head underwater!  I've watched everyone else's kids do this since our first swim lesson...and finally, Allison has figured it out and is having lots of fun! 

Here's a video of her swimming in our small backyard pool:

(There's a lot of splashing... but keep in mind it's a small, 18" deep pool so it's a little hard to actually swim in it.)

CARTER

So, after bragging about Allison, I have to say that Carter is...well, Carter is...that is, Carter is, um, taking swim lessons.  There's not much to brag about.  He's less timid around the water.  That's something, right?  He's cute, too. 

So, here's his video:

My sweet kids!

 

Happy Birthday to Uncle Brian

 

Saguaro Art by Allison

A study of Saguaros in various media.

by Allison

(Done at Naira's house during her first ever sleepover!)

Saguaro with watercolor crayons.

Saguaro with pastel crayons.

Saguaro with watercolor paint.

 

 

Carter's Prayers Tonight

Carter included the usual in his prayer tonight...
then he prayed for Japan...
then he prayed for a toy airplane.

Here's what he prayed:

God is great,
God is good,
Thank you, God, for...
Mommy and Daddy,
And Nana & Pop,
And Grandma,
And Grandma's cat,
And the Moody's,
And Buzz,
And Uncle Brian,
And please God, help Japan feel better,
And please help Japan get enough money to fix all their houses,
And please help me or Mommy or Daddy get enough money to buy an airplane from Cracker Barrel.
Any color.
Amen.


 

Allison's Last Week Of Kindergarten

The last week of school for Allison was jam-packed with activities!  It was "Spirit Week", there was a "promotion ceremony", and then there were a few tears.  (Tears from Allison!  Which made Mommy cry, too.)  My sweet little girl is now a first grader!  It seems like just a year ago I became a Mom.  Despite all I do to try to preserve these precious memories and cherish the moments, I still feel like she's growing up too fast!

Take a look:

CRAZY HAIR & CRAZY SOCK DAY

Crazy hair.

Crazy socks.

KINDERGARTEN PROMOTION

Allison and her Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Kreshak.

Allison with her promotion certificate.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Tears.

Allison and her best friend Naira. 

Naira is moving in July and won't be at Allison's school next year.  :-( 

Dolphin trainer with a bucket of sardine to feed her dolphins!

 

Baseball

Pop brought Allison and Carter baseball mitts and baseballs last time he came to visit.  Check out this cute video of Pop and Carter tossing a baseball!