Rainbow Cone

You know it's your second child when she gets a Rainbow Cone BEFORE rice cereal!

Count it...18 Seconds

I thought I would take a bit of time away from my usual photo album and share the linked video.

I have found it so interesting to engage in conversations with other moms regarding "swimming lessons". I personally have no opinion as to how others teach their children, however, for me (and Michael) enrolling Kelsey in a survival swim style class was a must-do.

Living in the South and traveling, we are around water a great deal, whether it be a backyard pool or a pond at a park. During a home visit to Houston when Kelsey was about 6 months old, a 2 year old girl drowned in our community pool with a large number of lifeguards and parents around. It was at that point that I started asking around about getting Kelsey lessons, the sooner the better. At that same pool, I witnessed a 1 year old demonstrate some survival swimming techniques as she played in the water. I was instantly intrigued and so the research began...

Being in Doha, my options were limited, but I did enroll Kelsey in a mommy and me style class. For me, blowing bubbles in the water wasn't enough. With another baby on the way and clearly not above losing sight of my child for a moment, survival swim lessons were at the top of my list after repatriating to Houston.

It took me a bit of time to find Miss Glendy and we are so glad we did. You've all seen her amazing videos and pictures and CLEARLY these lessons are not for everyone, but for us, they were exactly what I was looking for.

It is now summer and I feel like every newscast describes the sweet young life, lost too early due to a drowning incident. So while I have been put on the defensive several times regarding the style of lesson I chose to pursue, I sleep well knowing that Kelsey (and Julia one day) will be forever safe in the water.

Click here for more information about Miss Glendy's Waterbabies.

Hanging with My Cousins

Hanging With Grammy

Big Bucks Papa...

...splurging for some penny candy at the ball field!

Julia-5 Months

"Our Mommy Thinks We're Twins...

...someone please email or SMS her that WE AREN'T!"

Love,
Julia and Kelsey!

Baby Dolly

For some reason I had the carrier in the house and went to put Julia into it so that we could leave and this is what I found. I picked of the dolly and gave it to Kelsey and she of course through a fit, "That's dolly's seat!" I told her that no, Julia would be sitting there. She looked at me and said, "FINE! She'll sit on her lap!" UGH! Kelsey's dollies just pop into our lives whenever I'm not looking!

Playing Dress Up

Kelsey LOVES to put hats on Julia! This hat session absolutely cracked me up!!!

Julia Rolled Over

Julia rolled over at 4.5 months. Left her in her room for about 2 seconds, came back and this is how I found her! Sneaky little girl!

The House

You know us, we don't waste much time! Things are getting there. We definitely still have some organizing to do, but overall, we are pretty settled. This is a one-story with a bonus room up with full bath. Still organizing the bonus room, laundry room, guest room and bath, so there are no pictures yet. We are loving the floor plan! Next step...installing a pool!
Oh and BTW DAD-1 car currently fits in the garage!!!