Swimming: Day 2

In an effort to try to pump Crew up for today's swimming lessons. I told him he could bring his scuba gear and that his teacher would teach him how to use it. Well it worked. Once again, a couple of tears were shed at first but the second he hit the water and the gear came out he was happy.

Notice the flippers.

On the schedule today was also jumping and dunking. I hate to think about how much of that nasty water he's swallowed over the course of this.

Gotta love the drool! And the cheeks and lips of course! And the chubby little hand! Okay she's just scrumptious all together.

Swimming Lessons: Day 1

During the process of trying to prep Crew for his swimming lessons, I made it sound much more magical than it actually ended up being. Leading up to the lesson he was so excited to meet the "Water Medic" and learn how to swim like a shark. Then the second we stepped into the pool area he wanted nothing to do with any of it. So I had to step out of the way (thats why the pictures are taken from across the pool) and let Tyler completely take over. I have to give the swim teacher major props, he did a great job. After a few tears and a little fighting he finally got Crew to cooperate. And of course by the end of the lesson he was loving it.

Sand in our cracks!

After a busy start to the summer with adding to the family, moving, Devin's job and traveling, we finally found a day to spend at the beach. It seems to be the best place for Crew. He can't get enough of the sand and water. And I love how all the playing and sunshine wear him out to the point where he always takes the best naps after. Finley didn't seem to care much for any of it. She slept half the time and the other half was spend fussing over the bright sun. We did have an umbrella but she let us know it wasn't good enough. Or maybe she was fussing from all the sand clogged between her rolls.

Crew's Heros

We went to Idaho to celebrate the 4th. It's always so good to go back and visit family and be around the country life again.

Crews favorite thing these days are Fireman, Military Guys and Law Enforcement. In the afternoon his uncle Trent took him to the police station. And that evening his Grandma Belnap set up a tour for him at a fire station. He had this nervous excitement the whole time. Like he couldn't believe he was actually in a real fire truck and ambulance. They let him "pull" the horn, use the walkie talkie and flash the lights. He even got a ride around the block.

Happy Birthday Dev

Devin turned 25 on the 5th. He got a yummy Birthday cake from his mother and another one from Crew decorated with snickers and crooked candles.

Fathers Day

I took the babes to a pottery store called Color Me Mine. We picked out the plate and painted this mess on it for Devin. More paint ended up on the table than the plate but I guess thats what you expect with a two year old.