So Wednesday was a big day for Jeremy. It started with his math. He uses little cubes to visually help him do his addition. That was the first day that he did all his math problems with no cubes! He's become confident enough with the equations to trust himself and let go of the visuals. Great job Jeremy!
The second thing is that he learned how to swim! Granted, it's just a little ways, but this is huge! At the beginning of swimming lessons last week, he wouldn't even put his head under the water and now he's jumping in, swimming with form, and getting rings from the bottom of the pool. I can't tell you how happy this makes me! For the first time I actually have to watch him in the pool. He was so cautious and fearful before that there was no way he would let himself go under the water. Now, he's jumping in and trying to swim everywhere. Go Jeremy!
So for the 4th of July weekend we were lucky enough to tag along with my sister and their family to their family cabin up by Lake Arrowhead. We had lots of fun taking hikes, going to the Lake Arrowhead village to watch fireworks over the lake and just relaxing. We also got to go to church at my favorite building ever! It's so pretty. They have all these beautiful windows and is surrounded by pine trees. The mother's room has a window! How novel. I would love our building to have a window considering all the stinky bodily fluids coming out in that room. LOL Anyway, it was a great time and I'm so glad we got to go! 
This felled tree stretches across a gorge. 
Our family at the beautiful church building. I wish you could see more of it. 
Happy 4th of July! 
My sister bought these yummy caramel apples at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The core on a stick was perfect for Kelsey. 
My sister and her three youngest children. 
Waiting for fireworks! 
It was a great show! 
The boys by another felled tree. 
My nephew by the beautiful irises that grow in the forest. 
Kelsey was nice and light to carry in the backpack. 
But she really preferred getting out to sample the forest on her own.
This time was especially bad. I've never been this burned. I've got blisters which means second degree burns. David's been lathering on the Aloe and Vitamin E lotion while I scream in pain. Getting dressed and going to church today was painful, but as I told David, I couldn't stay home just because I was stupid. At least I have the good sense to sunblock my children. I only abuse my own body. Maybe next year I'll get smart and put sunblock on before that first token sunburn of the summer. But I'm not counting on it. After all, this is the 34th summer of my life and I haven't learned yet. Today is the first day of the rest of summer however and I vow to embrace the sunblock, embrace my white skin, and enjoy the rest of my summers burn-free! Wish me luck!
He is loving it! I'm so glad. He's going under the water by himself over and over and trying to follow what the instructor tells him to do. He's not the most confident kid in the pool but he's not the scared screaming kid either, (and trust me there is one.) He's progressed by leaps and bounds and it's only been one week. He's doing things I have never been able to get him to do. I'm so proud of you baby! 
Warm-ups 
Ready? 
Jump! 
Thumbs-up! 
He swam to the bottom and got the ring! He was so proud of himself and couldn't wait to tell Daddy.
Yesterday we went to the beach with some mommies from church. 
It was a perfect day. 
Sunny, warm, nice breeze. We are so lucky to live here. 
The kids loved playing in the sand. 
I brought a tent for Kelsey and it was a big hit with all the kids. 
The water was cold for Kelsey and I, but Jeremy thought it was warm and played in it with the other kids.
So I was checking out some other blogs and saw many nice tributes to fathers last Sunday. In appreciation for my wonderful husband, I thought I would write something nice as well. 
When I was dating I always wanted to marry a man who would be a good daddy, and that's one of the reasons I married David. 
I know he's not perfect, but he's always happy to spend time with his children and wants the best for them. 
I love to be in another room and hear the squeals and laughter from my children as Daddy plays with them. 
I loved watching David at Jeremy's t-ball games, giving him tips, and encouraging him to do his best. 
I love hearing him try to teach Kelsey to say Hi Daddy. 
David's the one who taught her to fold her arms for the prayer, although briefly, and he always gets the most kisses from her. 
Jeremy believes Daddy knows everything. Whenever I don't know an answer to his question, he says, "Maybe we can ask Daddy." 
I love that David loves and adores both his children equally. He is just as delighted in one as the other. 
Jeremy is his favorite boy and they have lots of fun together. 
David adores his baby girl Kelsey and loves to snuggle her to sleep at night. 
Parenting is such a balance and David is so good at having fun with our children and gently guiding them in the right way. I appreciate so much all he does for our family. 
Happy Father's Day!
We finally reached the end of the T-ball season. It was fun to have Jeremy and his cousin on the same team. It gave my SIL and I some time to hang out while our cute boys had fun on the field. But boy am I glad it's over. T-ball is so boring! But I'm glad the boys had fun.
They gave out these trophies at the closing ceremonies. I thought they were weird and was thinking he would get the traditional cheap metal baseball player on a stand. Jeremy loves it though because you turn it on and it lights up and changes colors. Fancy. Who knew? 
Probably his favorite part of the ceremony was the huge blue cupcake.
Look at my boy. We were walking back to the car and he suddenly looked so big. I sure love him.
