Swimming during the Summer!!!

Went to Mom's this weekend to go swimming and hang out for the day. Ethan had a great time playing in the kiddie pool and then we also did some swimming practice in the 'Big' pool. He also started to practice diving...he did pretty good - even after mommy accidently over rotated him under water. When Ethan came up he said, "Mommy you almost let me sink to the bottom!" But he got right back up on the deck and tried diving again.

San Antonio Zoo trip

We decided to do a trip to the San Antonio Zoo on Sunday. It had to be the BEST day ever at the zoo - weather wise! AWESOME!!!! This was both Bo and Kate's first trip to the SA Zoo. Ethan had been before when he was 2, but didn't remember. That Sunday morning Ethan had asked if Kate went with us the last time and I told him 'no' because Kate was not born yet. He then turned to Kate and said, "...you can't go to the zoo with us today because you are not born yet!" Too funny!

Daddy and Ethan at the Zoo entrance

Kate's view of the zoo

Kate's nap at the zoo

Ethan trying to climb a wall

Ethan's ACTUAL first swim class

All four of us (Mom, Dad, Ethan and Kate) arrived at the pool, hoping Ethan would have class this time. Ethan and Mom were pretty excited! The instructor showed up and class got under way. Ethan over all did pretty well for his first Big Boy swim class. It will be a good confidence builder. Can't wait till next Saturday!

Suiting up for swimming.

All but one ready to go!
'Ice cream scoops' is what we use to swim!

Practice using our 'ice cream scoops'

Ethan's First Big Boy Swim Class

In June Ethan and I did a Mommy and me swim class at the YMCA in Dripping Springs. The instructor felt like he was ready for the next level...thank goodness as we were the oldest in the Mommy and Me class. The instructor mentioned it might help Ethan progress if we got him a pair of goggles. I think the ONLY word Ethan heard was - GOGGLES!!! He talked about getting them for the rest of the day.

Last Saturday was the first day of his 'Big Boy' swim class. He was so excited to see what 'Big Boy' swim class had to offer and of course try out our new goggles. Unfortunatly, the swim instructor did not show...what a bummer. We will try again this Saturday. I will keep you up dated.

Showing off our cool goggles.

We are so excited about our swimming lesson!

Ethan's SMALL request

Yesterday, as Ethan and I are walking out of HEB he looks up at me and says, "I want a baby brother to play with." "Hmmm- really," I state; "What about your sister Kate. You can play with baby Kate." Ethan's response, "No, she is a girl. I want to play with a boy named Brother."

Ethan was pretty cute with his LITTLE request, but unfortunatly I am going to have to break his heart on this one. Though, this morning on the way to school, he thought he would pick one of his friends to be his BROTHER for the day. That will have to do.

The things kids say:0) Gotta love them...