Swimming Lessons 2010

We love our swimming teachers! The kids have been learning so much and have all become quite the little swimmers. Matthew took a diving and strokes class this session.



Gracie looks forward to going down the slide on the last day.



Here's Zach being Zach....showing off for the crowd instead of showing off what he learned in swim lessons.


Ellie's become quite the diver. The camera didn't take the picture fast enough to show how good her form was going off the diving board.


Gracie loves going off the diving board. This girl has NO fear of the water what so ever so swimming lessons was a must for her!



Picking out a prize on the last day.

Gracie's 4th Birthday Party

Gracie has been counting down the days to her birthday since January and would tell everyone that she was going to the pool for her birthday. Lucky for us Devin and Vanessa have one in their neighborhood and were so kind to let us have her party there. Thanks guys! It was a fun night with family and friends!!!

Birthday breakfast tradition...Gracie chose crunch berries. I've yet to have one of my kids ask for something besides cereal.


Party hosts.


Fun in the pool. Elicia was the trooper of the girls and got in to play with the kids.









Aunt Felicity and cousins gave her this cute Jessie doll. She got lots of other Toy Story 3 stuff to go with it. Now if she could just play with them like they do in the movie...does anybodies kids do that????


Grandma B gave her this cute Ariel dress with shoes and glasses to match. Gracie LOVES to play dress up!!!


My kids always get dressed cute by Diana on their birthday. (Missed her at the party, she was at girls camp) This shirt looks adorable on her...just her colors.


Saige gave her some early reader books. She reads and sleeps with them every night Saige...thank you!!


She'll be stylin' in the new shades and bling, bling purse she got from Macy, Aly and Cole.


Grandma L got her some cute Sunday dresses.


Devin and Vanessa gave her some money to spend at the sno shak. Thanks guys...she's got enough to get her through the entire summer.


Mom and Dad bought her a pink scooter. Just another something to add to all the bumps, scrapes and bruises this girl accumulates on a daily basis.


So... I REALLY dropped the ball on the cake making this year for Gracie's birthday...as you can tell. It started melting in the hot sun and didn't look too delightful to eat. Aly and Eli made my day by eating a piece. Gracie passed ;o)



And a little more swimming...Happy Birthday Little Red...we love you!!!!

Gracie and Cole's Friend Birthday Party

Gracie and her buddy Cole are a week a part so we decided to have a party for the two of them with all their friends. The kids had a great time eating pizza and playing in the water.



Gracie and her cute friend Miley.


Opening the presents. Gracie got lots of fun stuff from her friends. Thanks everyone!!!






Water sliding it Gracie style...,


Wouldn't be my daughter if she didn't stop to strike a pose for the camera.


Water balloon fight!



I call these three the "3 amigos." They are best little buddies and trouble all at the same time ;o) (Noah, Gracie and Cole)


Popsicles were the treat...the kids loved them!!


Macy chill'in in the pool.


Ellie and Aly LOVE Lily! So much that poor little Lily screams when she sees them coming ;o)


Cute little Lily