Our Little Corner: Swimming Lessons

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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Last Day of Swimming

I know I've posted a lot of swimming pics but I couldn't resist taking some of their last day. The kids loved their lessons & I know they will miss them. It was fun seeing friends twice a week & getting some exercise while it's too cold to play outside.

Waiting to Start

Selecting A Few Toys

Green Light!

Aren't They Cute?

Their teacher had them play a game where they raced for the ball & then threw it at the goal. The kids were all too cute paddling along as fast as they could.

(Sorry about their eyes. My little camera doesn't like the lighting in their for some odd reason.)

Again the girls were further away & I had to watch Bugs carefully so it was hard to get good pics. I did take a couple b/c it was the last day. Gotta have something for the memory books, right? =)

Doing the breaststroke

Bugs Plays with Cars While Waiting for His Sisters

Thank you, Michelle!

Monday, March 3, 2008

Reaching New Goals

A few more pics from swimming. On Friday both groups learned some new things & the little ones even swam to the deep end!

Gus speaking to the kids.

He is supposed to be floating. LOL!

That's better! =)

Bugs loved jumping off the steps into Sister's arms.

Doing great!

Having a fun time!

The little ones swam all the way to the deep end! What a proud moment!

A big cheer for success!

This is Elvis (E-boy) swimming around his teacher & through the noodle bridge. He got a great work-out.

The girls play with Bugs.

The older kids got to paddle in a kayak. How cool is that?!?

Sweet Pea loved this!

Boo getting ready to jump.

Isn't this hilarious?

Close-up

I think this is priceless. LOL!

My Precious Boys

Monday, February 18, 2008

Friday's Happenings

Friday was a busy day. We worked at home & then raced off to swimming lessons at the YMCA with our homeschool group. After a quick change we were then on our way to join our other homeschool group at a local nursing home to visit with the residents. It was a good time for the girls but a rough time for Bugs & I. He was tired and got crankier as the visit went on. I was tired too so his screaming was tough to take. E-boy did okay going back & forth between being a little bit whiny to being okay. He was also tired and is used to having a nap in the afternoon. The girls enjoyed making a craft with the residents. We were the first to leave and I felt badly but it was needed. I drove the long way home so Bugs could get some rest & we could all chill. Bugs was out cold before we were 5 minutes down the road. =)

Blowing Bubbles

Having Fun

Usually I take Bugs in but b/c we were visiting the nursing home directly afterward I didn't want to get wet. Sweet Pea did a great job taking care of Bugs.

Boo & Her Friend Goofing Around

Swimming with Sissy

E-boy & Coach Gus

My Little Fish

Selecting Toys

Hello Mermaid!

Swimming Lessons

Swimming from Gretchen to Gus ......

without his bubble!

Riding the Noodle!

Cuddle Time

He loves the water!

Passing the Time

While the girls had their lessons I took the boys back to the dressing room to get a jump start on changing. (Usually they have free swim during this time.) After they were dressed & ready we had some time to kill. Thankfully we had brought a bunch of Thomas trains & cars to play with.

Playing in the Dressing Room

At the Nursing Home

Making paper baskets with the residents.

Busy Bees

Snack Time for the Boys

Bugs Visits the Bird

Terry & her daughter give one of the residents a manicure.

A Bit of Humor

Exhausted and glad it was Friday!

Friday, February 1, 2008

Happy Dancing!

Last night I was extremely disappointed as it looked like our homeschool group swimming lessons might not happen. Today I found out that it looks like a go! Yahoo! The kids & I are super excited. It gets tough this time of year as it's too cold and yucky to do anything outside & inside gets boring in a hurry. Cabin fever sets in big time! We've been inside extra b/c of all the illnesses. I'm thrilled that we will have this group time and exercise. Even Bugs & I are allowed in the pool. Can't say that I'm excited about getting into a bathing suit but I am happy about the water time. Lol!

SUMMERTIME 2012

2012

It was a year full of learning not only educational-wise but life lessons too. We have come to treasure those we love more than ever. Family time is to be savored and memories to be created and viewed as priceless. And our Lord is to be praised, trusted & loved.

We are enjoying our summer. It is full to overflowing with VBS volunteering & attending, Taekwondo, park playdates, gardening, Staycation, camp, birthday parties, visits from loved ones, adventures & day trips, friends, outdoor fun, swimming, summer treats, church & lots of trips to the library. It is wonderful to have some time to renew & relax.

OUR 12th YEAR

It is hard to believe we are in our 12th year of homeschooling. Where does the time go? It seems as if I should feel like an expert by now. But that's not the case. I learn more every year & always look forward to the opportunity to grow.

This year we have made some big changes. At first I was a little cautious wondering how we would handle this. But God has been amazingly gracious. We have made many new & wonderful friends. Even with cutting back our schedule is full to overflowing with fantastic & fun opportunities & experiences.

I look forward to seeing what more God has in store for us this year and sharing it with you, our friends & family.

Summer, Here We Come!

We are winding down our school year. We've finished our co-op studies & had our last classes of the year. AWANA is almost over as well as TKD. The spring soccer season is in full swing. Soon summer will be here. Swimming, park days, field trips, VBS, popsicles, gardening, bike rides & fun with friends are things we are all looking forward to. We will be doing some fun studies over the summer as well. Some we have already begun!
As always our days are full to the brim. Many like to comment that Dave & I have our hands full. I agree. Our hands & lives are full of fun, laughter, learning & growing. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

A New School Year

School has begun! It isn't officially fall here yet but our fall activities have started. We are now back in AWANA, Wednesday night groups, Sunday school, soccer, homeschool & 2 family learning co-ops. This week we have added Taekwando to our schedule. Yes, we are busy! On top it all off I am co-leading our large, church homeschool support group. We kicked off the new school year with a picnic. It was an amazing time & lots of fun was had though the weather tried it's best to ruin it. God prevailed!

This year we have a 9th grader (How did we get to high school already?), a 6th grader, a 3rd grader and one in Kindergarten. And don't forget our little toddler!!!! As many like to comment yes, we have our hands full. Our hands are full of blessings, of life and of love. Some days bring more challenges & tough times but through it all we grow stronger & closer.

Announcement *

She is here! Safe & sound & BEAUTIFUL! We are all wrapped around her little fingers. Our little princess arrived on
April 6 at 8:06a.m. by C-section. She surprised us all by weighing only 7lbs. 9oz. We had expected her to be at least 9lbs. based on the ultrasounds. She is also 19.5 inches long. A little peanut!
As you can see from some of her hospital photos she is already learning to accessorize. Lol. The nursery nurses at the hospital stuck a pink bow in her hair. I love it!
I will not be publishing her real name on my blog due to safety reasons, (just like I have done for my older children), but if you'd like to know feel free to email me privately and I'd be happy to share.