For Uncle Ed

Future Jag? Thanks, Uncle Ed!

Swim Lessons Progress Report

Gabriel received his first progress report. He completed his first swim lessons this week.
Miss Leslie was very generous, in my opinion, with how she rated what Gabriel can and cannot do in the pool. He was promoted to the next level: Eels.

Piggies

Mrs. Staci put Grace's hair in little pig tails today. Amazingly, Grace did not mess with them too much.
I think the pig tails were too adorable on her!

Toe Jam?

I have NO IDEA why, but tonight after dinner, Grace sat down on the floor and started gnawing away at the bottom of her feet.
Was it a new sensation to her? Did the bottom of her feet itch? Did she enjoy the taste of the dirt on the bottom of her feet? Did she not get enough to eat at dinner? Who knows!!!

Lapping Park

We went to Lapping Park this afternoon. We had such perfect weather this weekend that it would have been a crime to not spend as much time outside as possible.
Gabriel rode his bike for one trip around the park. I think that's pretty good!
Grace loves to slide, and of course she goes straight for the biggest slide at the playground.
Here's Gabriel on his way down the same slide.
Monkey see, monkey do. Grace wants to do everything that her brother does.

Lounging

Daddy also caught our little angel lounging on her Boppy pillow.

The REAL Captain Underpants

Daddy caught Grace with a pair of Gabriel's underwear on her head this afternoon. Such a clown!

Back Rub

Papa gave Grace a back rub this afternoon when she woke up from her nap. Boy, did she enjoy it!

Daddy's Tractor --- Take 2

The kids love to play on Daddy's tractor.
Of course, Gabriel had to join Grace at the wheel.
Yes, she got up there all by herself!
Daddy took each of the kids for a ride. Grace was not a fan.
Gabriel had a ball though.

Forgotten Post

I had forgotten to post this last week! I'm such a slacker!
Missy and Abby came to visit on Sunday. I love when our girls get together. I think they are the cutest girls ever. I hope that one day they will be great friends.

Ice Cream Truck

Papa and Gabriel waited for the ice cream truck to stop. Gabriel was SO excited when he heard the music from the truck.
Papa placed the orders --- a Big Stick for Gabriel and a Blowpop slushie for Grace.
Grace did not wait patiently for her slushie.
Gabriel enjoyed his Big Stick popsicle.
Grace loved her blue slushie.
Of course, Gabriel had to get in on the slushie action too.
Cooling off with frozen treats
That popsicle was such a mess, but Gabriel enjoyed every bit of it.
Smurfette! The picture does not do the "blue-ness" justice.

Speedracer

Bike Riding

We spent the evening with Grandma and Papa last night. Gabriel wanted to ride his bike at their house.
This is the tricycle that Gabriel rode last year!
My pretty little girl
Gabriel had so much fun riding to the corner of the street and back.

Jay Birds

The kids had check-ups at the doctor's office today, Gabriel's three year and Grace's 18 month. Here are my naked jay birds!
Gabriel weighs 40 lbs. 2 oz. and is 39 inches tall. Gabriel's weight is in the 97th percentile, and his height is in the 73rd percentile. Gabriel had to have his thumb pricked to check his iron levels in his blood; that explains the bandaged thumb. As is typical lately, Lightning McQueen had to travel with us to the doctor's office.
Grace is 21 lbs. and 31 inches tall. Her weight is in the 6th percentile, and her height is in the 26th percentile. Grace is meeting her developmental milestones perfectly.

Both kids are the picture of health. We are so blessed!

Swim Lessons 3

We spent some time playing in the pool at the YMCA before swim classes yesterday.
Grace was outgrowing her bathing suit. This is her new bathing suit for the summer.
Gabriel loves to play in the water!
Unfortunately, he did not enjoy his swim class as much. He cried through more than half the class. He participated and did a good job, but cried quietly while staring at me through the window. Heartbreaking . . .

Swim Lessons 2

While Mommy and Grace went to Grace's swim lesson, Daddy and Gabriel played in the pool.

Daddy did some swim lessons of his own --- Holding Your Breath 101.
Mommy and Grace in swim lessons

Next, Gabriel did swim lessons. Here he is practicing floating on his belly.
Then, he did blowing bubbles.
Of course there was time to act silly too.