Last Day of Swimming Lessons

Kali has loved swimming lessons..I mean LOVED swimming lessons. Every Thursday she can't wait to go. Well tonight was the last night and she had been telling us for weeks that the last night of class her teacher said she gets to go down the big slide 3 times by herself. I was a little unsure that this was true, because the slide is pretty big. But sure enough..3 times is right and even going down backwards into the water didn't stop her..check out the videos below.She has no fear.

She got an certificate last night and this is what her teacher wrote on it:

Wow! Awesome Kali! Great Job! You did great! I loved your positive attitude and you are always a hard worker! Keep up the great work. Have fun in Level 2 as you passed Level 1!

(Mom and Dad were very proud especially to hear about the positive attitude!)

New Bubble Bath...

Need I say more??

Back Home..

So our kids have spent a week away from home. A few nights with us in Ely and then a few nights without us in Ely and then one night at the waterpark with us..and now they are back home. I have to be honest..I am thrilled and relieved that we are all back home in our beds tonight. Now, don't get me wrong..I love that they went without us for 4 days and from what I have heard from their grandparents and mostly from them..they had an absolute blast. Did I miss them? Sure..but was it nice to have a little break at my house with just my husband and my dog..you bet! I honestly had one of the best birthdays I have ever had..because I could do what I wanted to...which included running with Riley in the morning, shopping having a long lunch with a friend, drinking wine at 4:30 with my husband, and going out for a late, long dinner with him. It was great..amazing..incredible. A much needed break.

We spent last night at the waterpark and we listened to Kali and Cody giggle until 10:00 in their bed..I smiled..laughed, and smiled some more...thinking how very blessed I am! I would love to share some pictures or video from the waterpark..however we took none..(terrible...I know..) but it is all in my mind..the laughs, smiles, and screams as our dare devil girl went down the HUGE Slide with mom and dad many, many, times! As I crawl into my own bed tight and tucked the kids in theirs I am again grateful..

The Basement

How I love our basement..unfinished space for the kids to hang out and use how they want to paint, build forts, or like today..listen to their music and ride their bikes..Awesome!

Rock Stars

Kali got a new guitar for Christmas from her Uncle Brent, who really is a rockstar..right Brent?? Here is her playing then we saw one at Target for Cody so we had to get him one! Pretty funny!