a video or two

 

{her latest swim}She can now swim the length of the pool in 1 minute! it's adorable. She was in heat 2 and came in either 2nd or 3rd.

 

and the 2 year old singing his ABC's with the kitty we are watching for a friend. By the way, as I was loading this video he decided to unload a whole tube of diaper cream on our couch! ggrrr good thing he's cute.

Happy 4th

The kids were in a parade with their swim team. Everyone loved their ride and Mr. really enjoyed waving to everyone.

Girly loved this pooch. The owner used hair dye for it and has to wait for it to grow out. very festive!

maybe one of our last perks with the White House. But it was a good one!

We found out that morning that the band Fun was to perform. They did a great job and we had a good time.

and front row seats to the DC fireworks


Happy Independence Day

 Everyone thought they were done when the fireworks started and like us were walking away but they had one more and it was a good one!

we went "camping"

had some fun at the pool

this is as far as he got but the others had fun

 

 

While we were there a windy storm knocked out the power and knocked over a lot of trees and our BBQ

smores = yummy!

 

sparklers

and of course the beach with sharks teeth

a fun time!

local park

we decided to use the Tram this time, here the kids are waiting...

Girly wasn't excited about waiting and decided to climb a tree.

huge koi and turtles

beautiful waterfall

our swimmer

she is far right (not pictured at the beginning...gets better)

Lil miss was only able to make it across the pool for the first time in the morning practice before this meet. Not only did she make it across the pool in the swim meet but she won! surprise, surprise. We are so proud and excited for her!

Welcome Home

Just returned home from the California Fresno Mission

2 years ago

Taylor

my sister-in-law gave us Taylor tickets for Christmas-awesome right? It was soo fun!

He was one of only a few guys but still had a great time

 

 

she was very personal and interactive with the crowd

 It was a lot of fun and good clean fun. There were a ton of little girls and teenagers and she made it very appropriate for them.

Preschool graduate

 Lil miss had her preschool graduation. She had a great year and loves school. Ya!

with her teachers

We just happened to graduate from the same preschool 25 yrs a part! Good thing I saved my plaque, you never know.

last day of school

Mom love and bugs (according to my mom they go together)

The local grocery store had tables for kids to make things for their Mom. Hubby took the kids and they decorated a cake and picked flowers for a vase (girly made sure I knew the butterfly ring decor was hers and the "mom" ring was mine.)

In other news, "Cicadas be Trippin" as the radio reports. This buggy comes out by the millions every 17 years. This is the first one I notice, I spotted it on my shoulder. A couple days later they were all over and they say it's just the beginning.

bday

We had  bday party for lil miss awhile ago. It was our first "invite kids bday party" we have had. She wanted it at a park so we waited a month for warmer weather. Pretty typical: games, crafts, lunch, prizes, balloons, etc... I think a good time was had by all!

 

It's a little blurry but a cute pic of the kids with a little friend we found on a walk.