Off to a great summer

This has been a busy pass couple weeks. I thought summer break was suppose to be relaxing, but I guess that goes out the window when you have kids. They are having a blast, though. They have taken swimming lessons the last two weeks and today was the last day. So of course I had to send out some pictures of the event. We also went to the beach last Friday. That was much more enjoyable than I thought it would be. Brian was working so I was on my own with the kids. They did great. The only exception was Ben is alot braver around the water that last year. He really wanted to get out in the waves with or without me. And of course Brenna wanted nothing to do with the waves. I was with a few friends so we took turns taking the older ones in the waves. Here are a few pics of swimming lessons and the beach.

Ben Graduates Kindergarten

Ben is a big Graduate now and is moving on to 1st grade... My little boy is growing up....

Summertime!

I am so glad summer is here. I love it when the weather turns cool and even cold, but I so enjoy the activities of the summer. We have water park passes again this year. Plus, both the kids love the beach so I am sure we will do that several times this year.. We started off this year playing in the pool in the front yard for Memorial day. Ben and Brenna are taking swimming lessons in June. Ben will take group lessons (level 2) because he took them last year also. Brenna will have some private lessons because of her age. They are both looking forward to school being out and hanging out and doing all the fun things of summer...

Ben rides his bike!

Ben got rid of his training wheels yesterday. He is doing a great job. He has trouble starting by himself, but once he gets going he is off! He is very proud of himself....

They get along!!!

It took about a week, but the dog, JD, and the cat, Bell, are finally getting along. She is a very playfull kitten and loves to play with JD's tail. He doesn't seem to mind and will even let her drink out of his water bowl. They are going to be great pals....

Introducing Campbell

We have a new addition to our family.... Yesterday we adopted a ten week old kitten from the SPCA. She is so tiny and so sweet. The kids were really wanting another dog... That was not happening!!! However, the kids (and I) talked Brian into a cat. So here she is "Campbell" or "Bell" depending on who you ask. Brenna calls her Campbell and Ben calls her Bell so we will see what sticks.

Ben turns 6

It is hard to believe that my baby boy, who was 8 weeks early and only 4 1/2 lbs turned 6 on Tuesday and is 49lbs. He is growing up so fast. I can't believe it sometimes when I look at him. His face changes a little each day. All that baby look is going, going, and just about gone.

We had a wild Pirate birthday party here on Sat afternoon. About 24 kids total. We had it all, pinata and jump castle. They had a blast....