Swimming Lessons

Addison started swimming lessons today...it was quite an adventure for her! She is afraid she is going to drown. But she did get in the water; no blowing bubbles, no putting her head under, and lots of looking around to make sure mom was still around! She was not happy that I had to stand behind the fence while she had her lesson!We have 2 weeks of lessons, check back in 2 weeks to hear how she faired and if she passed this level!!

Parties, swimming and negligence...

I am a negligent picture taker...

We have been busy the last few weeks, and I have not captured very many moments on my camera! Addison has been busy with camps, Olivia and Ella have been busy tagging along! We have spent time swimming with friends. Addison tried out Dance the last 2 weeks. She tells me she likes it better than gymnastics...I am not convinced. The dancing was just jumping around to music. Her friend Keyara went also, Keyara prefers gymnastics better. So when I told Addison that Keyara probably was not going to take dance, she said, "well fine I want to do what Keyara is going to do"!!! Nothing like being your own person! The comment was followed by a teaching moment. Addison was invited to a party of one her preschool friends that was at Xenon, which is a hairstyling school. She was having a good time until the girl curling her hair burned her! She was finished after that and did not want her to finsh curling her ahir. I talked her into it, but the curls was as far as it got. No updo or anything!

Poor Olivia still hasn't gotten to do anything yet. She desperatly wants to do gymnastics, or camp or something to be just like her big sister! Someone needs to convince her dad, and then plant a money tree in our front yard please!

Ella, well little miss Ella is growing like a weed. She now has 6 teeth and just tonight started taking some steps while pushing a chair. When we hold her hands to walk in front of us, she just collapses on the floor! She is sleeping much better, depsite the teeth invading her mouth and the terrible diaper rash they give her! We are taking her back to the doctor to see if the 3rd round of antibiotics did the trick to clear up her UTI. If not, well, I would rather not think about the if not. We really aren't sure. Our doctor was supposed to be visiting with some pediatricians and a kidney doctor this last week. Hoping for good news!

We spent Father's Day in York with TOny's mom and dad. We took the girls swimming while Ella stayed with Frank and took a nap. The water was a great tempature and the girls had a blast sliding down the turtle slide. Mamo had popsicles waiting for the girls when we got back and even Ella got to try one!

The Allgood Wedding

We had a wonderful weekend in Albion and Cedar Rapids this weekend for the wedding ceremony of Eric and Angie. Angie looked like a princess and beamed of love, and of course Eric looked handsome as ever. I am fairly partial to how cute and gorgeous the flower girls looked though...Addison and Londyn did a wonderful job. Much better than was anticipated...they got down the aisle, stood with the big girls, smiled and played with the flowers in their baskets. Londyn did have to make a quick trip to the potty, but got right back to her duties as flower girl! Addison loved getting her hair done, and being a princess. Angie had bought both the flower girls little tiara's to wear. The other kids were great troopers, all in part to Grammy. I might not have managed without her. The hotel sleeping arrangements were less than desirable. Ella got to sleep while Grammy, Addison, Liv and I sat outside having a snack. We turned off the lights and geared up for a good night of sleep. Ella ruined that within 5 minutes. She ended up sleeping with us; much to my dismay. I can NEVER sleep very well when the girls sleep with us. Because we did not sleep real well, both Olivia and Ella fell asleep during the wedding.

We were tired on Saturday, but got up, got going and started having some fun. We all had a great weekend and were so glad to be apart of the wedding and the weekend. We wish Eric and Angie a wonderful life together and hope they can always remember how in love they were the day they were married!

At one point during the reception Addison and I were watching Eric and Angie dance their 1st dance as husband and wife. I leaned over to Addison and asked if she was going to someday find her prince and get married and wear a beautiful dress...she answered me with, "oh mommy, I am will get married, but don't worry I will always live with you"!! Kinda made my heart melt and a small few tears come to my eyes...the thought of them growing up to quick....

Making Memories...

Lately, we have been busy making memories and having fun!! Just a few cute pictures to capture the memories we have been making. Won't you join us so that we can make memories with you also! The girls having been playing outside non-stop. We got out the pool, and enjoyed a swimming day with some neighbors. Dad has been busy studying to take his Series 6 exam (for work), and mom has been busy playing with us and working on her tan outside!! Vacation bible school started this week, and now the craziness begins!!

This weekend we head north to Albion, NE for Tony's cousin Eric 's wedding. Addison is a flower girl and can't be more excited!!