Water Babies

This summer has been so much fun.  Pools opened here the last week in April and we have gone a minimum of three times a week since then.  Big B has come so far with his swimming, and like most kids, he loves, loves it.  Back in March he took one set of swim classes, and at that time I had seen a lot of improvement, but he was still hesitant in many ways.  But by the time we did swim lessons again last month... wow!  His teacher had great compliments about his potential and how he's doing for his age, especially since this is really the first summer he's been in the pools consistently. (Sorry for bragging... I'm one proud momma!). 

Vivian has also shown to be a pretty good water baby.  Especially now that she gets around better and isn't confined to my arms or a baby raft.  Living in Cinco Ranch (with more than 6 neighborhood pools) and belonging to the YMCA has made it very easy for us to enjoy spending time at the pool... and beating the heat!!! 

The final day of swim class at the YMCA with his teacher Miss Chelsea.  Here he's using a bar so he can work on techinque for kicking his legs, while still moving forward.

This was a huge deal for him to float on his back.  In March... it was a huge battle for him to even try it. 

Swimming to catch the duck.  One of his favorite games to play in the water.

Class is over... hitting up the water playground!  He was in such a rush he got there before anyone else did.

Braden with his teacher and the two other boys in his class playing around

Three of my favorite people

She's free to explore!

Nearly all summer she tolerated the hat I would make her wear in the sun... but no more.  So now I just spray her head all over with the sunblock. 

The pools here are so nice... it's obviously a very family friendly area and the design of the recreation spaces is a great example of that. This particular one has this area, a big pool with diving boards and another kid pool that has a baby area and two slides for the toddlers.

SUMMER TIME!