Fishy!

Last one, I promise! :)

Poor Frog

a picture of Froggy and his captors

 in froggy jail

Watch Out, Michael Phelps

Look at little Doody go... :) YAY BUDDY!

 Do I sense some eagerness?

 turning over to reach for the steps

He's saying "Mommy" in this picture. Not crying for me, just merely stating my name. Progress!

ALL SMILES! Finally, he's showing his teacher (Ms. Heather) that he does like swimming and he does like the water. He's showing her what he shows the rest of us on a daily basis! :)

Happy Swimmer

Walker is finally happy and making progress. You can tell that he does NOT stop moving (which is a problem...he needs to be still while on his back) but at least he's happy!! No crying! I finally got smart enough to completely leave the pool area...he definitely does better if he does not see us anywhere near him! Lainey likes to check on him, though, so she'll sneak around the corner and "poke one eyeball in" to see how he's doing.

More Swimming

Just because these pictures crack me up....

 Walker just can't take another day of lessons. Yep, those are his jammies that he's wearing. And he's finally started saying his name. It comes out as "Yah-cko" but we know he's saying "Walker." :) Love it.

"No simming! No simming!"

Evidence of how much he hates his swim lessons! Make sure you have the volume on because you can't see much. We can't get too close to him or else he'll really go ballistic. In case you can't tell, he's the only one screaming and yelling "Mommy!" over and over again. The only time he's quiet is when he's underwater.

And then there's this little one. She truly surprises and amazes me!

Swimming Lessons

Walker's thoughts about swimming lessons can be summed up in these two pictures. 

And if anyone has ever wondered where Lainey got her little belly from...well, it's from her mom.

See? This is me when I was about 10 years old. 

Video Time

If you so desire...here are a few videos that I've neglected to post! 

gymnastics in May

kids singing the clean-up song 

(I was really trying to get Walker's voice because it's hilarious, but I got Lainey's as well.)

my little fish

So Lainey's doing great with swimming. Walker has also been doing well but if you were to ask him, he would tell you that we are subjecting him to the torture chamber day after day. Refusing to put on his swimsuit at home, refusing to get out of the car and even trying to buckle himself back in his seat as soon as we arrive at the pool, hiding under the bleachers or behind the chairs and sobbing, not letting me take his shirt off so he can get in the pool...you get the idea. He LOVES the water but doesn't like being taught lessons. Go figure. Typical Walker!

Dance Rehearsal and Recital

Rehearsal video...thanks to Kelley :)

Some pictures from the rehearsal:

Kelley and I were slightly worried that the girls were going to go traipsing through the fountains in their costumes. Thankfully, that didn't happen! :)

And, here are some pre-recital pictures:

 Lainey has a lot of hair! And it's heavy! So these rollers didn't hold one bit of curl. Bring on the tight curling iron. And even then, we had some trouble holding the curl!

 cute :)

DONE with pictures! :) Great job, Miss Lainey, on your first performance. You and your little friends did an amazing job. Even when you and Ainsley had to switch coconuts mid-performance! :) That certainly made us giggle. We are so proud of you and all of your hard work!!!

Roughriders Game

We are blessed to be part of a fabulous group of families that send their kids to the same preschool. These kiddos have come to really want to be around each other - all the time - boys and girls alike (and thankfully, siblings as well!). The girls argue about who's going to "marry John" - so far Lainey and Ainsley are going to marry John, and Kaitlyn's going to marry Gage. :) Anyway, this group attended a Roughriders baseball game on Friday night (SO fun...and so thankful for nice weather) and the kids had a blast. We left the little ones at home and that turned out to be a great decision. :) The fireworks at the end were a HUGE hit. :) 

Emerson, Ainsley, Lainey, Kaitlyn

YAY for fireworks!

the car ride home :) 

(Love little Grace's shades, Lainey.)