Our First Speedo

Carson and Peyton received their first Speedo bathing suits today. It is so much fun to watch them swim, dive and race. Maybe they will join a team next year. This year they are learning so much. Peyton has learned to swim freestyle and backstroke. She has learned to dive and do a flip turn. Carson is swimming freestyle and floating. His favorite thing is to dive down to the bottom of a 6 ft pool to get rings. He has also learned to dive in off the side and a diving board. I love watching them do a sport that has been so much a part of my life.

Peyton's Dance Recital pictures. She danced to Colours by Kira Willey and Crayola doesn't make a color for your eyes by Kristin Andreassen. The first two songs on this playlist.

Peyton's Dance Recital Rehearsal

Here is Peyton for her dress rehearsal for her dance recital. I was only able to get the ballet so when we get the video of the tap we will share that with everyone. She did great. It is hard to believe all that hard work. She practiced four to five times this past week for about an hour on the tap and ballet and it paid off.

MIMI AND POPPY

Mimi and Poppy were up babysitting my niece and nephew. We were so lucky to have time to spend with them. The kids love spending time with them. We look forward to seeing them this summer in Walt Disney World.

Carson hs learned to swim.

Carson now is 4 and he has learned to swim all by himself with no floatation devices. We are so proud of him and now can breathe a sigh of relief because he has accomplished such a huge goal.

At the pool

Chillaxing at the pool. At least that is what the kids say. We spent the day playing and relaxing. Carson is swimming across the whole pool with no bubble. Sometimes he likes to wear it just so he can keep up with his sister. They love playing catch, diving, and sitting in the rafts.
Mommy has sported a new shirt since the diagnosis of skin cancer-extra protection this summer when teaching those lessons.

Memorial Day Picnic

Pictures from our Memorial Day picnic. Kelly and Don came over with the kids and Mike and Emily too. We had tons of food and tons of fun. Mike brought delicious cole slaw, pulled pork and pasta salad. Kelly and Don brought an amazing taco dip and we had hot dogs and hamburgers as well. Then for dessert smores. It was great to have the family together. The kids got to play baseball in the backyard and had to manage with Brutus chasing after each ball.