We've got a swimmer!!!

It is amazing!!!  He's been in swim two weeks for only 30 minutes a day and he's come so far!!  He can swim under water and all the way across the pool and even jump in!! The little girl's dad in his class took these pics and video under water his 2nd day!!! She is an awesome teacher!!!

I know, I know...

I haven't blogged in ages. Well I hope the following makes up for it and I'll try to be better and about keeping up with it.  Just a warning though:  I'm going to be crazy busy the next few weeks with school starting, moving, and getting used to our new schedule.  But it's all good!! :o)

Jack's "Real" Swimming Lessons

Jack is taking some "real" swim lessons right now.  He's taken the ones at the community pool that is like circle time in the water with singing and games with like 30 other kids but those didn't do much so we got a great recommendation from a friend about a more private type lesson.  I have to tell you the first lesson was brutal. Lots of screaming and crying but the teacher is very patient and a no nonsense kinda lady! Just what Jack needs!! And since then he's been a fish and loving every minute. And can practically swim underwater already and jump in!! It has been amazing!!

Lena, Ashling, and Jenny visit!!!

Lena, Ashling, and Jenny came out to California to visit and get to know more about Dad's life. They stayed and hung out with us for a couple of days! I love when I get visitors!!! Again I didn't take enough pictures. We toured Glendale and went to Numero Uno in honor of Dad too.

 Harry Potter!

 Grant Park lookout in Ventura.

 Jason teaching Lena and Ashling how to play baseball.

1st Day of Summer Camp!

My baby is growing up so fast! We put him in summer camp this year because he was totally ready. We are just too boring for him!  He LOVED every second of it and slept pretty dang good at night!  He went everyday for 6 weeks from 9-3!  It is hard to tell from these pictures of his first day but he was just annoyed that I was keeping him from camp longer than necessary!

My sweet baby Josh! xo

I just think he's the sweetest little thing!!

I think I had my finger on the mic but you can still see him dancing to either Curious George or Word World! Love it! Sorry it's sideways!

UTAH!!!

The boys and I drove to Utah in early June to be there for what would have been my dad's 54th birthday. It was a long drive but much better than last time with the help of a portable DVD player (thanks Munroes!!!) and the fact that we got to stop for the night in St. George and hang with Tristen and Adam and the gang for a night!! I'm just awful about taking pictures when I'm there because I'm all over the place trying to spend time with everyone! But naturally we had a blast and Jason even surprised us by joining us for a few days. And even though I was there for almost 2 weeks I still didn't have enough time! Jack was in Heaven with all the cousins and so was I!! xo

Grandma Kat is the BEST because she let us get wet outside in our clothes!! Classic!!! 

BODIE!!  "Mom! Where's Bodie?"  "Mom! When's Bodie coming back?"  "Mom! When is Bodie going to wake up?"  Needless to say Jack loved Bodie even if he didn't want his ears rubbed! :o)

I'm so glad we got to see Grandpa and catch him on a good day. I think he recognized my kids before he recognized me!! They loved him!!

 Deep in conversation!!

This is so sweet and very unlike Jack to just sit with anyone! LOVE!!!

There was a train in a mall so naturally they rode it.

Crafting + Cousins = AWESOME Sauce!!

This is too dark but it is the only pic I was able to get of Jack and Lily together.

Yeah, you could say I wore them out! I took these of them on our drive back before we got to Las Vegas.