Video updates

Today is the second to last day for swim class. It was pretty much a "lets see if you can really swim" day. Belle spent a lot of time underwater, but she didn't seem to mind. (not sure why this video uploaded all crappy)




And can you handle this cuteness. Ethan is saying more words everyday. Although I imagine he might be like his sister and not really be able to speak well til almost 3. I remember worrying and worrying about her speech, but now you can't shut her up.


Notice how when Nic asks him to say "horse" and "cow", Ethan says "neigh" and "moo". Cannot get him to say horse or cow.

A few more things we've been up to

Belle has started swim lessons. She's done great. She now can go under water with no problem. She hasn't quite started swimming like the other two girls in her class, but she loves to try. Aside from a few behavior issues with her, she's having fun and doing great.





We had a houseguest for a week. The kids just loved having Maggie while her family was in Myrtle Beach. Belle is still telling me that she misses Maggie. I really wish the kids could have a dog that loved them back. But Sadie is just an old biddy that just wants left alone.

Sweaty weekend

Well first you'll notice my blog design. Its some crappy blogger template. I figured I'd change it so that it might spur me to get to redesigning. We'll see how long it lasts.

Its been crazy hot here. But last weekend we managed to go to the fair and the fair parade.

Here are the kids. Right when we got there.


And then it got sweaty. I've never sweated so much in my life. I had to come home and shower.


On Sunday we headed to the fair and the kids got to see the animals. Ethan got to ride his first ride by himself. Well he had to ride with his sister, but they enjoyed the "choo choo".


Ethan is not good about holding our hands but pretty good about holding sissy's hand.

The Belle show

Last week Belle kept asking me to video tape her dancing. And what is a show without special guests.

Special guest Olivia. Including Maggie chewing on Belle's giraffe. I just realized this after I uploaded the video. Err.


Special guest Titus.

4th of July weekend!

We were pretty busy over the fourth of July weekend.

The kids loved the fireworks. It was Belle's second time trying to watch fireworks. You may remember this post. The Eldridges came with us and we had a great time.


Titus was happy so long as he had popcorn.




Belle loved the light up bands so much she was pretty much a christmas tree.


And Jeremy was a sport and let Ethan feed him


We made it to the zoo the day before. Belle got to ride her first roller coaster and had a blast. Ethan could probably spend all day just looking at all the exhibits. The sharks were especially friendly and we got to pet several.









Here is Mr "I can do it myself" not letting me touch him while we rode the carousel.

Marriage

The subject of marriage came up during one of Nic's walks with the kids.

Belle was telling Nic that she wanted to marry Ethan. Nic informed her that she cannot marry her brother, thats just the way it is. So she asked if she could marry Audrey (a friend her age), Nic said no. She asked if she could marry Daniel (Audrey's brother), Nic said no. "So who am I going to marry?" she asked. Nic told her that she'd figure it out when she got a lot older. Then she said "Daddy, will you help me?" and Nic said "you better believe it!" Ha ha.

We also had a little conversation about heaven. She asked me in the car the other day if when she got old she could go live with Jesus, just like her pink fishy (that died). This was right after she said "uh mommy. I was thinking" " I don't want to grow up".

I love hearing about all the stuff in that girls head. She sure is growing up and starting to ask some good questions. =)