Swimming Lessons

Avery took swimming lessons for the first time this summer. I wanted her to take lessons early in the summer so she could work on what she learned during the rest of the summer. I didn't realize when I signed her up for the lessons it would be my first 2 weeks back at work. It wasn't too bad as Alan took her to all but one lesson.

The past summers Avery liked to play in the water, but didn't like water to be splashed in her face and for that matter really didn't like going under the water. The lessons she took were group lessons, so she didn't get the one-on-one attention, but after 6 lessons she feels way more comfortable in the water. We just have to continue going to the pool a few times a week so she can continue improving and enjoying the water. I would like to find some private lessons for her, but so far haven't had any luck.

1,2,3 - going under

under the water

and I did it
There was a ring sitting on the step that she needed to get.
She stood like this for a while, just holding her breath and thinking about it.

going under to get the ring

She came up the the ring, but I don't have a picture of the ring.

Waiting her turn

Jumping to Daddy

Karter is 3 Months Old

Karter was 3 months old on June 15th. He is growing like a weed and changing everyday. He is still really easy going and for the most part a happy baby. He has been sleeping through the night for 4 weeks now which is a blessing and eats every 3 hours during the day. He smiles when you talk to him and will giggle if you tickle him in the right spot.

Back to Work

I am a little late in posting, but it was time for mommy to go back to work. I went back to work the 6th of June, so Karter has being going to "school" for 2 1/2 weeks. He is going to the same place Avery goes and has gone since a baby.

Karter's Baptism

Karter was welcomed into God's Family this past Sunday, May 23rd by becoming a Child of God. Karter's special day was also Grandma Schulz's 92nd birthday. Now that I think about it we should have taken a picture of them together, but that didn't happen.

All ready for church

Being Baptized. Can you say a proud mommy moment by my face?
Being welcomed into the Lord's Family

Karter's Sponsors - Stephanie, Wade, Kevin and Tina

Our Doctor and Businessman

Avery enjoys looking at her baby pictures from the hospital and she asked her daddy what he was wearing in the pictures. Alan still had the scrubs from when Karter was born, so Avery tried them on.

Our little Businessman

Happy Friday, hope everyone has a good weekend!!

Karter is 2 Months Old

Karter had his 2 month check-up this morning. He weighted 11 lbs. and 14 oz and was 23 inches long, these are both in the 50 percentile. Also with the check-up came shots. He got 3, along with an oral medicine, there were tears shed but he is sound asleep now.

He is still a really laid back baby and smiles when you talk to him, he even "talks" back to you every once in a while, more so in the morning. Does this mean he is going to be a morning person?

He sleeps well at night too. He eats between 9 and 10 p.m. and has been getting up any where between 2 and 3:30 a.m. to eat and then again between 6 and 7 a.m. During the day he is staying awake for longer periods of time, sometimes only sleeping a total of 4 hours during the day, but when this happens he sleeps a little more the next day.

Avery has been enjoying her little brother and they interact with each other more and more each day.

Karter 8 Weeks Old

Karter was 8 weeks old yesterday. He is growing like a weed.