Fourth of July

Fourth of July!  Fireworks, Smores, and Swimming, can't get any better right?

And by fireworks, I mean the majesty of the Great White Smoke Eagle.

Yummy S'mores!

One of our children took a bite and said this hurts my tummy.  I want to eat blueberries and strawberries.  Another child said "I love s'mores.  They are the water of life!"  

Just in case you are not sure, Ava was the former and Carter was the latter.  

Bob Bob and Avey Girl

We visited Meme and Bob Bob's pool.  Avery was a little hesitant about jumping off the diving board, but after watching her brothers do it over and over, and having Daddy in the pool she finally jumped!  

Daring Dawson strikes again.  He was the one who begged and begged to go off the diving board, and he was the first kid to run straight off with no hesitation whatsoever.  Then he was jumping into the four foot deep water with NO FLOATIES and was able to paddle himself to the surface.  I'm starting to get a little nervous about taking him to the pool by myself next time!

After watching his little brother, Carter wouldn't be outdone and had to jump!  Eventually he graduated from floaties to a kick board.  I think Mike and I took turns treading water for an hour and a half while all three took turns jumping.  I was so proud of all three of them!  They are starting to feel so comfortable in the water.

July 2014

Now a silly one!