Summer Swim Lessons

Our swim lessons were half an hour everyday for 2 weeks.
Jessica and I were in the mommy and me class. The little ones really have a great teacher with a lot of good ideas. Jessa had fun but mostly loved to play with the little toy sinking sticks. She does really good "crocodile eyes" and sometimes would let me dunk her completely under.

Justin was in the pre-school class and I think he definitely will be ready for the hour long class next summer. He loves to jump in, float on the board and see how long he can hold his breath under water. He can't wait until he can completely swim on his own.

Here they are on the last day with their certificates.

4th FuN!!

We had a GrEaT 4th of July!! On Saturday we went to some friends house for food, games and water fun. That night we went to the Rodeo and watched the town fireworks. On Sunday we had a BBQ at our house with (once again) yummy food and treats...Chad made huckleberry ice cream...It was fabulous!!!

A big hit especially with the adults was the marshmallow shooters or should I say war. A little sticky but we got it all picked up!!

Jumping on the trampoline

Ring toss for a pop

Slip N' Slide

Playing in the sand box

Swimming in the pool

Justin at the rodeo pretending to rope. Of course he loved the bulls.

Jessa is a big fan of horses



After the firework show with my sleepy wore-out kids.

My cute kids all patriotic for church





And although fireworks are illegal (even sparklers) and it is dark by 8:30 we have enjoyed Arizona because we have been blessed with GREAT friends and WONDERFUL children!!!

What to do....What to do...

Chad was gone 4 out of 7 weeks. A lot of times people will say to me "how do you do it" or "I don't think I could do that"
First of all YES you could!
Second my solution is LOTS of projects LITTLE sleep (I don't sleep good when he is gone anyway so why not reduce the number of hours spent there)

Sewing: These were 2 onsies that my mom got Jessa but since she is potty trained I didn't think that worked to well so I cut them into shirts and added a ruffle on the bottom

Flowers and Hair Bows. These can be done while watching a movie

Painting: I added an extra blue/pink and brown stripe to Jessica and baby boys room...why not, right?!?

Vinyl: Warning! It is VERY addicting!!! This is in my hall way and unfinished. I'm going to do sheet metal/magnets/pictures

Chad and I have done weeks apart on and off for almost 8 years...it still isn't easy but you may find yourself asking the same thing....

Now, when will he leave next?.....I have a lot of scrap booking to catch up on!!!

and having a neighbor who will stay up late nights with you once the kids are in bed is always an added bonus;)