Thursday, June 30, 2011

Back Porch

We've had a pair of red-headed finches visit our back porch several days in a row, and just noticed that they made a nest in our vinca!

This picture only shows 3 eggs, but there are 4 now, and they are all speckled. We are so excited to get a glimpse of the baby birds!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

While getting dressed for church...

Me: Gracie, let's get you some bloomers.
Gracie: Oh-kaaaay.
Me: Which ones do you want to wear? These white ones or the pink ones?
Gracie: Mmmm....pink!
Me: Good idea! Let's put on the bloomers.
Gracie: Ummm....Mama. Deez are not bloomers, DEEZ are pinkmers.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Summer of the Swim

At the end of May, Jonah could not swim. He could wear floaties and play in the water, but not swim.

I was determined that this would be the summer for Jonah to gain confidence and finally get his swim on.

So we got in the water everyday during the second week in June. By the end of the week, the kid was swimming. I couldn't believe it.


He went from doing cannon balls off the side of the pool while holding his nose, to just lowering himself under the water while holding his nose, to lowering himself under the water and blowing bubbles out his nose, to full on swimming. After that, he just watched other kids and mimicked them.

The pool is infinitely more fun now! So proud of this kid!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

2 and 3/4