Swim lessons

Last week Ryan finished his first session of swimming lessons. It was Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks. We had a blast. At Ryan's last lesson I was able to take some pictures to share.

This is his class. There are 6 kids total in the class.



Ryan using his "scoops" to swim in the water




The back float



Crab walk



And his favorite part of class, jumping in the water




(not the best picture, I know!)

Well, we are taking this next session off but hopefully we will return in two weeks and start up again.

Happy summer!!

Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day! (yesterday)

We had a pretty good fathers day around here. I think Tim would say the same. We went to


Church in the morning. After the 2nd service the youth out together a carne asada lunch. We stayed to eat and it was pretty yummy! Then we went home the kids down for a nap and watched the U.S. Open and napped. I have to admit, I am a little bummed Mickelson did not win. Although he had a good comeback this morning. (side note: see what Tim has done to me, I watched the Open all weekend and even found myself watching it when he wasn't home!)

After the Open, we decided to head out to Coronado to watch the sunset and eat some BBQ. Tim loved the BBQ place they have down there. I think it restored his faith in GOOD BBQ. We laid a blanket down and while Tim ate his sandwitch the kids had some mac 'n' cheese. Then Ryan played by the water with Tim and was fascinated with the sand crab they found. One it got dark we ended up at NuYo for some frozen yogurt (sooooo gooood!). What a beautiful day it was in San Diego. Here are some pictures of the fun!

Noah's Party

I know, it's been a while. I wish I had a more ideal computer setup.

Well, a few weeks back was Noah's birthday party. It was fun. Again, I would like to take this time to apologize for being 30 min late to my son's birthday party with my son. Good, now that we have that past us...The kids played on the playground, decorated their buckets, and had cake. Is there a better way for a child to spend the morning? Noah seems to be cranky as ever during the party which is pretty evident in most of the pictures taken this day. I can't believe how fast they grow up. Noah seems to be in the clingy stage right now so it's hard to get things done (like go to the gym, well, that's my excuse today at least!) Next birthday party is in September for Ryan. I can't wait for him to no longer be 2! He is learning so much day to day but is also learning how far he can test us. I just focus on the blessing he is to the family in the not so great moments.

Well, here is the party fun...

My tired boy with his cake


Sometimes we just need to stop what were doing and roll around in the grass


party favor buckets


His homemade cake (thanks for the help Court)


Whew, finally got this posted. Now, how long to I have to get thank you's out!